How to drive down your LCOE and boost MW output through improved balance of systems engineering

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utility SCADA systems
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pv powered analyze the approaches available and assess
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transmissions lines going up to 750 kV Representative TBC, satcon
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gerald Hunter, Mechanical Engineer, > Strong roots make profitable plants - take a
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salt River project detailed look at how the strength and weight of
& what service agreements are available to
gary Lawson, Supervisor Power Contracts, secure every possible kwh of energy your foundation and frame structures affects
Energy Trading & Contracts Department, long term plant performance
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looking at the attributes of electric utility Representative TBC, satcon module, attach clips/grounding lugs and how
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> What should your geotechnical study cover?
other generation types
And how will the capacity of the soil affect your
Daniel Breig, PE Director, foundation choices?
southern California edison
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Wiring Design, Durability & ADVANCED PERfORMANCE & Warranty & Insurance –
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on wiring systems, copper consumption, Matt Campbell, Director of Utility Products, unexpected
where to place breakers and fuses and sunpower
more ADVANCES IN BALANCE Of
PV O&M Uncovered
> Evaluate the role of corner junction boxes
> find out the results of EPRI’s O&M study
SySTEMS ENgINEERINg
and how they can limit the wire needed to
connect modules - plan ahead and you’ll including cost estimates and the main Manufacturing Standards:
causes of PV system failure and relative
save on labor and materials!
frequencies so you are prepared for real life
Enhancing Component
Mark Early, Chief Electrical Engineer, NFpa Performance
scenarios
Robert Wills, Intergrid > The BoS components that will boost your
> Evaluating the pros and cons of in-house vs.
The Costs & Benefits of Tracker outsourced O&M so you can tailor a strategy plant’s performance - get a comprehensive
that helps your plant generate power over a look at the UL listed products and hear how
Technology and when the list will be expanded
longer time within budget
> With decreasing module prices what is now > European manufactures share their insight
Cara Libby, Project Manager Renewable
the most cost effective strategy – deploying into how best to use standard EU equipment
Energy, epRI
more modules or using tracking to increase with American UL standards - so you can get
efficiency? Performance Monitoring 101 equipped using proven methods
> After twenty years does the cent/per watt > Hear practical tips to prevent communication > Safety strategies to secure plant operation
cost make sense? gain an in depth look at failure so you don’t lose prediction data and - find out how to balance a high degree of
whether tracks really generate the levels of ensure you get paid for the every kw your safety without overreaching your budget
power expected plant produces Tim Zgonenam, Principal Engineer,
> find out how to tweak your system so that > String level monitoring – discover the underwriter Labs
the tracker alignment and programmable effective, budget friendly methods that will
logic controller are accurate - reducing slash your labor costs Shaping the Future of US
stress and making your tracker last longer
> Take a look at multiple site monitoring Standards
CaSE STUDY: an assessment of solutions - a valuable tool in quickly and > Be part of an instrumental BoS discussion
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Comparative Technology your plants manufacturers, design groups and utilities
> Benefit from a performance trend evaluation as they look at; UL vs, CE/IEC standards
> Understand the available systems that
between different tracking options that will & norms, string level voltage – 1000v
include inverter communication and per
illustrate the differences and advantages (European) vs. 600v (USA) & inverter sizing
module monitoring that can cut down time
specific to fixed tilt, 1 axis tracking and 2 and types of inverters
spent troubleshooting PV arrays
axis tracking and efficiency gains for your
Representative TBC, tigo energy > find out where the National Electric Code
plant
comes into play with US projects & how will
Stephen Smith, founder, solvida energy Testing Reliability & Predicting this impact component design, usage and
Downtime plant performance
WORKINg gROUP DISCUSSIONS > gain the ability to accurately predict Tim Zgonenam, Principal Engineer,
underwriter Labs
JUggLINg UTILITy PV production reliability at the pre-construction
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BUSINESS PROCESSES & BOS your plant’s design by comparing design albiasa solar
> Meeting business process objectives and alternatives, identify potential failure areas, Christopher Dymond, Solar Technical
making BoS decisions is made cumbersome trade-off system design factors and track Developer, enXco
and costly by the challenges of information, reliability improvement Paula Mints, Director Energy Practice,
customization, inexperience, unfamiliarity, > Discover the post construction reliability Navigant Consulting
and lack of accountability and oversight. tools that will provide you with warranty
> This session will explore ways to overcome data analysis and degradation data analysis BoS Innovations
these challenges and decrease projects that will preempt decreased efficiency or > find out about the latest technology
business processes costs. system failure innovations being developed and hitting
the market that will significantly boost your
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output, reduce installation costs or even
Lionel Bony, Director, Office of the Chief provide power harvesting and management
Scientist, Rocky Mountain Institute
solutions for utility scale plants
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Utility Scale PV Yield
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November 30 - December 1 2010, San José, US
Drive Down your LCOE and Boost your MW TOP PV EXPERTS WORLDWIDE:
Output through Improved Balance of Systems
Engineering
• MasteRING LCoe - understand today’s most accurate LCOE calculation methods that
can help you deliver on PPA expectations and win more projects
• optIMaL pLaNt LaYout - PV project construction experts reveal the design lessons
learned from existing plants in the US & Europe that will help you maximize your plant’s
performance
• sMaRt CoMpoNeNt seLeCtIoN - hear manufacturers examine the reliability,
durability and efficiency of their products so that you can evaluate your ROI and improve
your LCOE
• Bos WIRING WINs - find out how to stay within 2% of wiring loss, calculate the copper
consumption that benefits your plant and secure durable wiring that will enhance your
plant’s output
• RooF aND GRouND MouNtING stRateGIes - gain technical insight into this critical
design factor - discover the right plan and budget that will help your plants O&M and
guarantee protection in harsh weather conditions
• MINIMIZe & FoReCast DoWNtIMe - discover the various monitoring solutions and
key data so you can arm yourself with information to forecast and avoid costly time offline
6 reasons why you must attend this summit
1. The only engineering focused 4. The most relevant international
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to discuss real plant
5. PV Balance of System focused
performance issues in detail
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