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LIFECYCLE CHALLENGE 1 ‐ COMPATIBLE SPARES
• Challenge
– “Old” (7Yr) asset with higher than anticipated need for spare modules
– No off the shelf compatible modules available
• Form Factor
• Operational Specifications
• Solution
– Rip and replace entire string to restore spare stock
• Utilization of existing string inverter
• Reconfiguration of racking
• Timeline & Payback
– ~2 mo. to Implement, 6Yr. Payback (PPA Obligation)
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LIFECYCLE CHALLENGE 2 ‐ VENDOR EXITS
• Challenge
– Acquisition project with ~30MW of distributed electronics with known
failure mechanism produced by a company that is no longer in business
– Only site where this exact technology was ever deployed
• Solution
– Identified baseline & novel solution
• High level evaluation prior to acquisition – Is it fixable?
• Detailed Engineering post Acquisition
– Pilot tested novel solution
– Implementation of retrofit ongoing
• Timeline & Payback
– ~1 Yr. Implementation, 1.5 Yr. Payback
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