Operation and maintenance

In the solar energy sector, P50, P90, and P99 represent the probability that a project will generate at least a certain amount of electricity in a given year. This article explains what these probabilities mean, why they are important, how they are calculated, and how to use them.

Hail damage remains a top risk to large-scale solar assets in USA, according to an annual report from kWh Analytics.

Jakson Green Renewables, the asset management arm of Jakson Green, has secured an additional 1 GWp in solar operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts, pushing its total O&M portfolio to an impressive 5 GWp.

Inox Green Energy Services announced it has signed agreements to provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services for 639 MWp of solar projects owned by one of India’s leading renewable energy companies.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world of solar energy as it allows plants to monitor, learn and adapt in real time. Given enormous data collected from several sensors, smart meters, drones, and even weather stations, AI systems utilize machine machine learning algorithms to optimize performance, predict problems and even detect patterns.

Digital adoption across the renewable energy value chain reveals a stark imbalance. Operations and maintenance (O&M) has embraced digitalization most enthusiastically, with SCADA systems and IoT-enabled devices revolutionizing efficiency through real-time monitoring and resource optimization. However, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) processes remain surprisingly under-digitized despite their critical importance.

As the global solar energy industry grows, so does the need for accurate monitoring of performance and financial viability. The latest report by IEA PVPS Task 13, “Best Practice Guidelines for the Use of Economic and Technical KPIs,” provides a comprehensive framework to address this issue. This article explores the importance, methodologies, and applications of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with a focus on their role in optimizing PV systems.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics are transforming energy operations by introducing capabilities that were once unimaginable. These technologies provide actionable insights, automate processes, and enable real-time decision-making, making energy systems smarter and more resilient.

The sheer scale of solar installations means that ensuring consistency in operations and maintenance practices across the country is no easy task. Moreover, as technology continues to evolve, companies will need to keep up with the latest innovations to stay competitive.

INOX Solar, an INOXGFL Group promoter-owned company, targets initial manufacturing capacities of 5 GW of solar modules and 2.5 GW of solar cells by 2026. It will also offer solar project EPC and O&M services through group companies. The strategic foray into solar will complement INOXGFL’s wind business, making it a complete renewable energy solution business.