The importance of O&M is often overlooked by many developers. Considering the fact that the plant has to generate returns over a period of 25 years, a good O&M contractor, a good monitoring system and above all, a very good O&M process is very critical for the success of the plant.
Like in any power plant, […]
You are all set to invest in an already running solar power plant.
Most things about the solar power plant look good – excellent sunshine in the area, good quality components, good generation data so far…
Before you decide on your investment, do also check out the water logging characteristics of the region, to especially see whether they […]
Now, why is this a key aspect while evaluating panels or inverters of an existing solar power plant?
Let’s look at inverters to illustrate the significance of local service support.
Although designed with a life expectancy in excess of 20 years, inverters, like all other industrial products with electronic components, are susceptible to failure over time. The […]
With zero moving parts, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are one of the most durable energy generation technologies known to man. With minimal upkeep, your installation can continue operating at peak performance for decades. In fact, many solar installations from the 1970s are still generating clean, free energy for their owners.
So sure, solar PV power plants are highly […]
It may seem counter-intuitive, but solar panel efficiency is affected negatively by temperature increases. Photovoltaics, or solar panels that produce electricity, are affected by their operating temperature, which is primarily a product of the ambient air temperature as well as the level of sunlight. While the length and strength of sunlight received are more important factors […]
Most project developers ignore the importance of O&M in a solar power plant, mainly because of the common perception is that since solar power plants do not have any major moving plants, they will work without any major maintenance for 20-25 years. Compared to many other power generating technologies, PV plants have minimal maintenance and […]
EPCs form 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, a power plant implemented by a good EPC will definitely show a higher yield.
Now how do you evaluate the […]
While the whole may be much more than the sum of parts, the quality of each part of any system matters too, doesn’t it!
Same is the case for solar power plant components.
While it would be impossible to guide you on evaluation parameters for every component in the system, do check out the necessary parameters for […]
Before answering this question, let’s discuss what a PV monitoring system is
PV monitoring systems are software-driven devices that track the performance of a solar energy installation. They vary in terms of what they track and how it’s displayed, but most provide real-time and historical data, performance-based alerts, web-based (or cellular) monitoring and some give […]
We all know that going through any kind of contracts can be neck breaking and tedious. But before you invest in an up and running solar power plant, you really are better off reading( if possible re-reading) the contract of agreement between the current developer and the installer.
While we might not be in a position […]