Appendix B: Disruptive Technology in the Energy Sector

Appendix B: Disruptive Technology in the Energy Sector

Appendix A: Examples of Disruptive Technologies and their Applications to Infrastructure

Case Study 5: Puerto Rico — Flexibility of the contractual terms was achieved through competent PPP contract management by the PPP unit.

Case Study 4: Portugal – Renegotiation of PPP Highway Contracts where the government was able to achieve its goal to reduce the costs for the contracts because the private sector' s perspective was also taken into account.

Case Study 3: United States, Maryland – a two-stage procurement process together with an innovative dialogue process could prove critical to finding the most qualified PPP team and to enhancing the probability of success.

Case Study 2: Australia – The PPP contract considers future technology improvement and provides an interesting incentive for the private partner to identify and propose technical innovations which reduce the overall costs of the project.

Case Study 1: Mongolia – Renegotiation of tariffs in PPAs caused by disruptive technology.

Process for Assessing and Resolving Issues related to Disruptive Technology.

Interpretations of PPP contractual provisions, adjustments of contractual obligations, or requests to renegotiate or terminate the PPP contract can be amicable or contentious.