1. Engineering and design are critical factors that can make or break a solar project. Good design can result in 3 lakh kWh more output annually. 2. Technology should be selected based on location and site conditions, as more expensive options do not necessarily mean better output. 3. Nearly 70% of projects are underperforming due to lack of pre-project evaluation of site conditions and development of a feasibility report. 4. Financial modeling of costs, expenses, and financing is important for project success and different models should be considered. 5. Legal contracts like EPC and PPA can face challenges years later without input from domain experts during drafting.

1. Top 5 things to know before
going Solar !

2. Solar PV is gaining major momentum
supported by falling costs of installations +
rising costs of utility power
This primer is based on audit of projects +
market survey.
If you are planning for Solar power this is for
you !

3. So, what should you know if you are
planning for a Solar Project?

4. #1 Engineering & design can make or break the
project
Good Design Bad Design
Project Size 5.78 MWp 5.78 MWp
Output kWh per MWp per
annum
16,61,700 16,09,900
Output kWh for 5.78 MWp
per annum
96,04,626 93,05,222
 Difference of nearly 3 lakh kWh per annum = INR 15
lakhs (@ INR 5.0) per annum wasted (avoidable) !
(Above table from our Solar design case-study on our website)

5. Good engineering & design means

6. #2 Expensive technology ≠Better output
 Technology should be selected as per location + site
conditions which should be done BEFORE execution.
(Above table from our Report : Top 3 reasons Solar projects under-perform)

7. Higher capacity panel or more
expensive technology may NOT
necessarily mean better output !

8. #3 Nearly 70% projects are under-performing
 Techno-Commercial site evaluation for preparation of
TEFR (Techno-Economic Feasibility Report) avoids
performance issues !

9. Lack of pre-project due diligence
and absence of TEFR Report is one
of the leading reasons for Solar
project failure !

10. #4 Financial Modeling
 Financial modeling (CAPEX / OPEX / EMI etc.) is
crucial for project success hence all models have to be
evaluated before finalization.

11. CAPEX / OPEX / EMI – there is NO one-
size-fits-all, choose the financial model
inline with your Co.’s objectives and
strategy

12. #5 Contract Finalization (EPC / PPA)
 The legal clauses whether EPC contract (CAPEX) or a
PPA (OPEX / BOOT) have several avoidable pitfalls and
have to be included in the contract.

13. Several legal contracts and projects face
hurdles 3-5 years post project due to lack
of domain expert inputs during framing.

14. Summary :
1. Engineering & Design is very important for
performance and reliability.
2. Technology selection as per site & location.
3. Pre-project due-diligence A MUST.
4. Right financial modeling.
5. Framing of legal contract with domain
experts.

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