How a solar EPC contractor differs from a solar installer: scope, design, risk, guarantees, grid connection, commissioning and which suits your project.
Solar EPC Articles and Guides
Solar EPC Degradation and Warranty at Handover | USP&E
How module degradation, performance guarantees and warranties work at solar EPC handover: baselines, testing, claims and records owners should require.
Solar and HFO Hybrid Power for Mines | USP&E
How solar PV works with an HFO power station at a mine: fuel savings, spinning reserve, engine loading, batteries, controls and EPC sequencing.
Solar Module Handling and Storage on Site | USP&E
How solar EPC teams receive, store and handle PV modules on site: delivery inspection, storage, unpacking, installation handling and microcrack checks.
Solar PV Commissioning Tests (IEC 62446-1) | USP&E
Solar PV commissioning tests explained: IEC 62446-1 categories, insulation and string tests, I-V curves, thermography, inverter and performance tests.
Solar EPC Contractors: How to Choose One | USP&E
How to choose solar EPC contractors: scope, track record, design and procurement strength, guarantees, safety, financial strength and O&M after handover.
Ohm’s Law for Solar PV: Strings, Cables and Losses
Ohm’s law for solar PV, applied: string voltage and current, DC cable voltage drop, resistive loss, cold-weather voltage, fusing and inverter windows.
What Is an EPC Contract in Solar Projects? | USP&E
What an EPC contract is in a solar project: single point responsibility, scope, performance tests, schedule, changes, warranties and handover. By USP&E.
Solar EPC Energy Yield Assessment with GT | USP&E
Understand the energy yield assessment for a solar EPC project: irradiance data, losses, P50 and P90 figures, and when to add gas turbine firming. USP&E.
Solar EPC Battery Augmentation Planning with GT | USP&E
Plan battery augmentation for a solar plus storage plant with gas turbine firming: battery fade, space and electrical provisions and contracts. USP&E EPC