In order to safeguard from choosing a bad EPC for your solar installation, following the three criteria mentioned below is crucial. Do not go for lowest cost EPC –It is likely you will end up with the lowest quality solar…
What are the different kinds of solar EPCs?
Based on the installation type, EPCs can be categorized into rooftop or ground-mounted EPCs. Let’s take a look at the number and sizes at which they typically operate. Rooftop solar EPCs can be operate in residential installations (1–25 KW), or commercial…
What could be some of the consequences of going for a poor quality solar EPC?
All solar EPCs look the same in the beginning. Most of them seem to be the same even during the power plant implementation. It is when the power plant starts operating that you see how a poor quality EPC has…
What difference can a solar EPC’s skill in engineering design bring to the power plant?
A good design is an important part of solar power plants. In fact, many estimates have shown that a small percentage of extra time and cost spent on design could result in a disproportionate percentage increase in returns from the…
What are the roles and responsibilities of a solar EPC?
EPC, which stands for Engineering, Procurement, Construction, refers to the company that does turnkey work for a solar power plant implementation – from design, to procurement of components to power plant construction. Some EPCs also take up maintenance work during the duration of the solar power plant.…
What kind of team profile should you look for in a solar EPC?
In order to excel in a highly competitive and dynamic market, solar EPCs must ensure that the right guys with right skillsets are hired. Solar power plant implementation jobs require personnel with a good blend of technical as well as…
How many EPCs are there in India?
It is interesting to note that considering the attractiveness of solar, there is significant interest among entrepreneurs and businesses to enter the solar EPC segment. As of mid 2016, Solar Mango estimates there to be over 1000 EPCs in India.…
What is the need for choosing the right EPC?
EPCs are the most critical component in the implementation of a solar PV power plant, as they are the glue that put together the design, procurement and the complete construction. For an industry in its initial stages, selecting the right…
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Is it a good idea to use high efficiency solar panels for your rooftop?
Efficiency is one key feature of solar panels that most customers are interested in right away. Although most customers go for ‘best value-for-money’ solar panels rather than ‘most efficient’ solar panels which are costlier, many customers are warming up to…