Assessment ahead of acquisitions and financing for plants under development and in operation

For projects under development

• Environmental restrictions analysis and expected authorizations and permits process
• Yield analysis assessment (based on estimates from the solar databases and software simulation)
• Assessment of the envisaged grid connection
  • cable route, location of the point of connection, project land rights required  
  • assessment of  the estimated cost .
• Identification of specific risks or technical / financial issues that might affect the project both during contruction and operation
• Site visit to assess inter alia soil condition and access to the site

For plants in operation

• Review and analysis of the key technical contracts, including amongst others, O&M, interconnection agreement, insurance policies
• Yield analysis assessment and identification of causes of potential losses
• Review of the technical assumptions in the operational budget for each PV plant (including production forecasts)
• Support to legal adviser in the review of permits, licenses and authorizations
• Visual inspection and on site-tests (IV curve, termographic analysis)