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…
What are the usual timelines provided by good EPCs for project completion?
One prominent distinction between solar power plants and many other conventional power plants, especially thermal or nuclear power plants, is the amount of time it takes to install the power plant. While conventional power plants could take a few years from concept/design to commissioning, solar power plants, even those that are reasonably large…
How much do EPCs charge for their services?
In India, the entire EPC portion of the solar power plant typically costs about 6-10% of a solar power plant’s total project cost – the higher end of the range is typically only for smaller solar power projects, and for large ground…
What value addition can solar EPCs with good industry partnerships provide?
While choosing EPCs, first look at how good the EPC is in the core strengths – which is solar power plant design and implementation. ay Beyond core skills, what can really contribute to a high quality solar power plant at competitive…
Should I go for a small EPC or a large EPC?
The kind of EPC you choose depends on the size of the solar plant you plan to put up. Let us assume the developer wants to set up a 1 MW solar plant. Typically, larger EPCs focus on large solar…
