One may think that an additional revenue source for investment will do the trick for expansion options in a solar power plant. However, this is not true in most cases for solar power plants. You may have to face several…
Solar Power Plant Evaluation- What have been the cleaning practices for the panels over the years?
Over the life of a solar module, it is common for dust and dirt particles to accumulate on the surface of it. This build-up can reduce the performance of the module. Normally, the build-up of dust particles will be washed…
Latest Solar Innovations – from Solar Mango
Solar Power Plant Evaluation – What are the innovations employed in the solar power plant? How can they impact your financial returns?
Innovations employed in the power plant can range from design improvisations to component and technology selection of the power plants. You might want to compare the existing power plant with others in order to understand whether the innovations employed have…
Solar Power Plant Evaluation – What are the government policies applicable to the power plant? How/will this impact the returns from the solar power plant?
Government policies and approvals are very crucial when it comes to the smooth running of the power plant along with the financial feasibility of the project. This is the most critical aspect for the financial returns for your power plant, if…
Super Big Resource on Solar Power Costs & Returns
In this Super Big Resource on Solar Power Costs & Returns, Solar Mango addresses various queries we have received from developers/investors regarding costs and potential returns from a solar power plant. For ease of reference, the questions have been categorized into the…
Super Big FAQ on Solar EPC Selection – from Solar Mango
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…
