What are the individual contributions of components to the overall costs of a MW- Scale Solar Power Projects?
This is a common question we get at Solar Mango.
Most of the industry experts agree on Rs.5.5-6 Crores as the investments cost per MW for a Solar Power Project as of 2016.This cost is exclusive of trackers and the land costs.
The cost break up for a MW scale power project, however , remains vague.After extensive research, Solar Mango has tabulated below the individual contributions of each component in the power plant to the overall investment required.
| Component | Percentage Contribution to Costs |
| Supply Block | |
| Modules | 55-60% |
| Mounting Structures with trackers | 15% |
| Inverters(Central) | 5% |
| Cabling(DC, AC, Communication) | 5% |
| Earthing and Lightning |
1-1.5% |
| Electrical Items –String Boxes,HT Panels,Transformers | 4-5% |
| Material for Civil Works | 1.5-2% |
| Switchyard,Protection Panel, Metering | 2% |
| Service Block | |
| Civil Works- Service Charge | 1.5% |
| Mechanical and Electrical Works-Service Charge | 1.5% |
| Project Management and Design | 1% |
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Sir, I think you have taken wrong figures for PMC and design. No one will work below 3.5 to 4 % . If client will look for 1 % Consultant then basically he may be misguided by the consultant who is accepting ! % nervous mood. We have to give best initialisation and perfect planning and then client will negotiate all items and can achieve the required figures. thanks . Aniruddha M.