Open Access Solar Procurement Checklist

1) Internal readiness

• Align procurement, finance, and operations stakeholders on energy objectives.
• Define approval path, decision owners, and timeline expectations.
• Set baseline goals for cost optimization and clean energy transition.

2) Consumption and site data pack

• Compile monthly and annual electricity consumption history.
• Prepare recent electricity bills and site location details.
• Document project start preference and budget status for faster qualification.

3) Commercial and contract checks

• Define acceptable tariff range and tenure preference.
• List non-negotiables for payment terms and service-level commitments.
• Prepare compliance and legal review checkpoints early in the process.

4) Execution planning

• Create a milestone plan from onboarding to contract finalization.
• Track dependencies across internal and external stakeholders.
• Use a single source of truth for status, next actions, and decision logs.