What is the construction process of a PV solar plant?

The construction process of a PV solar plant typically involves outsourcing the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) work to one or more contractors. This process includes all the major and necessary elements of the plant, such as ground mounting systems for solar panels.

What is the post-construction stage of a PV solar plant?

In the post-construction stage, the PV solar plant gets connected to the grid as agreed with the local authorities. The monitoring systems are installed and set up for remote monitoring of the plant’s operation.

What is the first step in building a PV solar station?

Before the construction process commences, one needs to identify the place to build the PV solar station and determine the point of connection to the grid. Thus, initially, Solar DAO will plan the project and obtain planning and connection consents from the local authorities.

Do PV solar plants use ground mounting systems?

PV solar plants use ground mounting systems of solar panels. The advantage of this system, compared to roof-based solar panels, is that no two roofs are exactly alike, which significantly limits the possibilities of standardization.

Why is energy availability important in assessing PV systems?

Both energy and availability are necessary metrics for assessing PV systems. If the stakeholders involved in a contract are most interested in energy production, and if the contract holds parties responsible for energy production, then it is crucial that energy losses associated with unavailability and system performance are accounted for.

What is the minimum area required for a 1 MWh PV solar power plant?

In practice, PV solar power plants occupy at least one hectare of area per 1 MWh of output, which requires an approval from the local administration. PV solar plants require considerable space, because large arrays of solar panels need to be exposed to the sunlight.