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…
Solar Power Plant Evaluation – Quality of the O&M Company and Personnel
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…
Solar Power Plant Evaluation – How reputed are the solar power plant installers/EPCs?
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…
Solar Power Plant Evaluation – How well have the components been chosen?
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…
Solar Power Plant Evaluation – What types of monitoring solutions are employed by the power plant?
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…
Solar Power Plant Evaluation – What are the terms and conditions between the current owner and installer of the power plant?
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…
Solar Power Plant Evaluation – What were the key problems the power plant had faced and what have been the causes for these?
While evaluating the performance of a solar power plant, it is important to review problems arising both from unavoidable as well as avoidable reasons. The efficiency of solar power plants can be indicated with the help of the Performance Ratio…
Growing strong in Solar – Jakson Engineers Ltd An Interview @REI 2016
Solar is the buzzword in the Indian energy sector now. So many companies – small and large – have been entering this high potential sector every year or even every month. While many companies from unrelated domains are keen to…
Widening the Horizon in Solar – RenewSys India An Interview @REI 2016
Full vertical integration is a dream for almost all solar companies as it gives them the ability to control their supply-chain and have a cost-competitive system. Across the solar board, vertically integrated companies show some of the strongest growth and…
Finding a niche as Solar EPC – Premier Solar
Finding a niche as Solar EPC – Premier Solar An Interview @REI 2016 With Solar power growing at a fast pace in India and the Government at the centre providing good impetus for the growth, many entrepreneurs and businesses are…
