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How to make sure you get what has been promised by your installer

Malpractices happen in every industry,Solar is no exception

EPCs cut corners to increase profits

AT THE COST OF YOUR POWER PLANT

Do not let yourself be exploited

Go through each section to know :

  1. How you can be cheated
  2. How you can avoid being cheated

Result - System which will not produce enough power as promised

How can you guard yourself?

Result - Panels that will certainly underperform

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Result - Under-performing panels

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Result - Higher price per kW for a marginal increase in output

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Result - Significant generation loss

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Result - Inverters exposed to dust, water and high temperatures may have numerous breakdowns

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Result - Without local service support , inverters might take a long time to be repaired

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Result - Inverter performance rapidly deteriorates when exposed to extreme temperatures

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Result - Under-achievement of expected generation

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Result - Investment decision based on wrong projections

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Result - Risking additional financial burden

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Result - Forgoing warranty benefits for no fault of yours

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Result - The warranty is worthless

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Result - Additional costs in shipping, repairs, reinstallments, etc

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Result - EPCs shaking off liability for poor generation

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Result - Delays in completion that in return affects profits

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Result - Forgoing incentives that belong to you!

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Result - Paying up more than budgeted

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Make sure you get what has been promised

Being exploited on key aspects can lead to poor performance and significant loss

To ensure you get a high quality solar plant:

  • Allocate enough time to go through the checklists provided here
  • Go through the aspect along with your EPC/Installer and ask relevant questions
  • Bookmark this page and refer to it when needed

All The Best!

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