Technical briefing for photovoltaic support team

What is operation & maintenance (O&M) of photovoltaic (PV) systems?

This guide considers Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of photovoltaic (PV) systems with the goal of reducing the cost of O&M and increasing its effectiveness. Reported O&M costs vary widely, and a more standardized approach to planning and delivering O&M can make costs more predictable.

Why is reporting important in PV plant operations?

Good reporting is essential to obtain value from monitoring data. In the field of PV plant operations, operations quality is determined by 1) the ratio of the amount of energy harvested to the potential amount of energy available for a particular plant and 2) plant equipment availability over time.

How do I manage a fleet of PV systems?

Operating and maintaining a fleet of PV systems requires active resource management and data acquisition and analysis by the asset and operation manager(s). Outsource the service to a specialized third-party O&M provider.

When should a PV O&M plan be considered?

The PV O&M plan should be considered within the context of the performance period required for a residential or commercial PV system to generate a sufficient return on investment (ROI). The PV O&M life-cycle begins with planning and system design. The life cycle ends with provision for decommissioning or disposal of the system.

Who is presenting a PV O&M workshop?

Electric Utility Consultants, INC (EUCI) workshop titled “PV O&M Best Practices”; presentations by: Matt Brinkman, Burns & McDonnell; Zach Kreifels, First Solar; Johnny Nicholson, First Solar. ESCO Associates, Inc. (publication pending) National Wind Technology (NWTC) SunEdison 1 Megawatt PV Array Vegetation Test Plots – Final Report.

What & what he has done on a floating PV project?

He has worked on several floating PV projects including technical due diligence, site conditions assessment, energy yield assessments, supplier benchmarking and monitoring campaigns.