Operation & Maintenance

Our guiding objectives

Client owns a full operational PV plant exceeding initial expectations.

What we do and how we ensure achievement of the objectives

A primary objective for any power plant is to ensure it continuously and reliably operates, thereby generating the maximum economic and energy performance, and PV power plants are no certainly exception. The Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of PV plants requires an integrated management system that should be implemented throughout the entire project lifecycle and generation chain to achieve the maximum benefit.

The typical O&M issues usually include aspects related to land availability, engineering features of the plant, grid connection procedures, contractors’ selection, extreme weather events, data acquisition and security systems, general housekeeping, and management of Social, Environmental and Health & Safety impacts.

Considering the above we concentrate our efforts on the following key focus areas on Operation & Management:

Here are a few examples of solutions that we have identified in our experience to respond to the need for plant efficiency, continuity and performance:

A typical issue in terms of continuity and convenience of the energy delivery is a reliable and proactive relationship with the transmission system operator. This can help especially when unexpected events or emergencies occur. Interruption prevention measures, as well as clear contingency and communication plans and re-start procedures, are key to minimizing plant downtime. Given the involvement of many stakeholders, including utilities, O&M contractors, substation workers, local authorities and health and safety agencies, preventive maintenance training that includes sharing plans and procedures with them plays a huge role in addressing and resolving unscheduled outages and emergencies in the shortest possible time.

Main tasks (excerpt)

• Facility and site monitoring
• Technical maintenance
• Warranty management
• Breakdown management
• Security management
• PV System inspection and maintenance
• MV Station inspection and maintenance
• Video Surveillance system maintenance
• Security system maintenance
• Operative accounting
• Documentation
• Grass Trimming
• Perimetral green areas maintenance
• Drainage ditches maintenance
• Driveway surface maintenance
• Repair and spare part management
• Continuous alignment with authorities and utilities