AVI SOLAR ENERGY PVT LTD Inspired by Nature
AVI SOLAR ENERGY PVT LTD Inspired by Nature Powered by Sun Solar PV Plants – EPC / O&M Challenges February 16 th, 2018 Chennai
Build PV Plants that lasts …for 25 years 2
Operation Maintenance. . Is not just house keeping! O&M Field& Services Its not about the beauty of plant , its about the Performance & HEALTH ! Failure Response • • Identify & detect problems (Mean Time To Detect – MTTD) Trained Engineer at site should solve immediately ( Mean Time To Resolve MTTR ) • Central Remote monitoring can help identify issues overlooked by site team • Need System experts to resolve major breakdowns Cleaning/ Vegetation Control • Decide cleaning cycle wisely, Do NOT Overdo • Overgrown vegetation cause shadow losses • Labors need supervision Preventive Maintenance MECHANICAL PM • create checklist items • Define Schedule ELECTRICAL & INVERTER PM • Keep your eyes open • Ensure safety Monitor & Analyze Data • Watch for failure patters 3
Improper Cable Routing
Cable Heating up
Damage finally !
Ground clearance issues
MC 4 Connectors / Y junctions … poor crimping ?
Devastating effects !
Module issues. . Have we seen enough ?
Module issues. . Stray bullets ?
Snail Trails. . How much do we know ? 12
PV Modules – keep your fingers crossed! 13
Don’t be Penny wise & Pound Foolish Your Asset Needs “Technical Attention” 14
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