Choosing the right EPC is the most critical decision you will have to make when you decide on putting up a solar power plant. In this context, it is vital for you to understand how best to select the EPC…
What metrics should you use to evaluate the past performance of an EPC?
While conducting due diligence on an EPC, its past performance is an useful metric that should be evaluated before the final decision is made. The following parameters are used to evaluate the past performance of solar EPCs. Overall performance achieved…
Thin-film Solar Modules in the Crystalline-Silicon dominated Solar World – Solar Frontier
Thin-film Solar Modules in the Crystalline-Silicon dominated Solar World – Solar Frontier An Interview @REI 2016 Thin-film technology was one of the earliest solar panel technologies adopted in the world. The market for thin-film PV grew at a 60% annual…
What are the value-added services that can be provided by good EPCs apart from efficient power plant installation?
Of course, the most critical value-added service offered by an EPC is the efficiency with which it executes the solar plant construction. In addition to this, some extended offerings that are provided by good EPCs include the following. Strategic Supply Partnerships: High…
Solar Power Plant Evaluation- What kind of trackers is employed? How do you ensure its quality?
Solar Trackers are devices that come in conjunction with the mounting structures and help direct the panels in the direction the sun moves. As the solar industry progresses, developers are increasingly becoming aware of the enhanced CUFs that tracker implementation…
How do you know whether an EPC is credible?
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…
Solar PV Modules by Pioneers from Japan – Kyocera Solar
Solar PV Modules by Pioneers from Japan – Kyocera Solar An Interview @REI 2016 Kyocera is one of the pioneers in solar PV module manufacturing. They have been developing PV cells since the first oil crisis in early 1970s. Since…
Solar Modules at pocket-friendly prices by Surana Solar
Solar Modules at pocket-friendly prices by Surana Solar An Interview @REI 2016 Selling solar panels at most competitive prices has been the survival strategy for most Indian solar modules companies. Some companies are able to do it. Others fail in…
Should you go for an EPC that provides O&M (Operations and Maintenance) services as well?
O&M services typically offered encompasse routine maintenance of the plant and minor part replacement to ensure maximum generation from the plant. O&M annual contracts are typically about Rs. 5-6 Lakhs/MW without trackers and 7-8 Lakhs/MW with trackers, usually escalating annually at 3%. O&M function…
Solar Power Plant Evaluation – What is the generation data from the solar power plants? Is it according to industry standards?
Ok, so you have an operational solar power plant. And you also have the generation reports related to the power plant, which details monthly generation from the solar power plant which is given in units Now, how do you know…