Solar power generation rates are currently lower than the conventional utility rates, especially for the industrial and commercial sectors, in most parts of India. This is the major driver for businesses opting for rooftop solar power plants. At Solar Mango, we are…
Cost break-up of MW- Scale, Ground-Mounted Solar Power Plants in India,2016
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…
Super Big FAQ on MW Scale Solar Power Plants
Over years,we have answered several questions regarding MW scale, ground-mounted solar power plants on Solar Mango. We have compiled and categorized the related questions and answers for your ease of use. Large Scale (MW) Solar: Basics- What is Utility Scale Solar…
Attractive Market Segments for Solar EPCs
Under the Commercial and Industrial Sector, Solar Mango has estimated the potential these segments for both rooftop and off-site systems by evaluating six parameters. These are: Profit Margins Day-time energy consumption Overall Energy consumption Availability of Rooftop Space Grid Tariff,…
Types of EPCs
Solar Mango has compiled below the type of EPCs along with examples of EPCs with operations in the Indian Market EPC Categorization Highlights Examples Large-scale EPCs · Typically, EPCs active in setting up solar projects upwards of 50 MW L&T,…
Characteristics of Target Segments for EPCs
The various end-user segments are as follows: Residential Commercial Industrial Institutions Government Solar Mango has identified the following characteristics that govern end-user market segmentation. Cost of grid power Size/scale of solar power requirement Technology End use applications Price sensitivity By…
Best of Breed Practices for EPCs
As with any business, for the EPC sector too, the key is to differentiate, or die. Sure, you can operate without much of differentiation, but you could end up being a fairly mediocre firm in the medium and long term…
Key Operational Challenges for EPCs in India
At the current stage of maturity of the utility solar sector in India, the following are the more critical challenges encountered. Infrastructural challenges Purchasing Land – One, purchasing large tracts of adjacent land areas is always a challenge. This might…
Profit Margins Made By Solar EPCs
This is a hot question. How much money does an EPC make? As you can guess, there is no one answer because the extent of margins made by an EPC depends on the following: Quality of the EPC – Average…
Guidelines to Become a Successful EPC
Solar Mango suggests the following steps to become a successful Solar EPC: Key strengths and assets required to succeed in the EPC Market: Solar Mango has identified the key strengths and assets for an EPC to excel in the solar…