Are solar photovoltaic power plants the future of power generation?

Although it currently represents a small percentage of global power generation, installations of solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants are growing rapidly for both utility-scale and distributed power generation applications.

Are solar PV plants a good investment in 2022?

The investment attractiveness of photovoltaic technologies continues to grow amid skyrocketing gas prices hitting European consumers in 2022. The cost of generating electricity from a solar PV plant describes the ratio of total costs to actual electricity production (MWh), both of which are related to the useful life of the solar plant.

Are solar PV power plants a good investment?

Solar PV power plants represent a large financial investment. The PV modules are not only valuable, but also portable. There have been many instances of module theft and also theft of copper cabling. Security solutions are required to reduce the risk of theft and tampering.

Can inexperienced local staff develop a solar PV power plant?

However, with appropriate training, the use of inexperienced local staff can present a low-cost and locally-beneficial method of developing a solar PV power plant. Strict quality management is required.

What is a good contract for solar PV power plants?

The following standard form of contracts are considered good options for delivery of solar PV power plants on a turnkey basis: The Conditions of Contract for EPC/Turnkey Project First Edition, 1999, published by the Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseils (FIDIC).

Why do solar PV power plants need a transmission network?

This allows for greater flexibility in developing solar PV power plants where the resource or transmission capacity may be best, rather than requiring them to be developed within the physical reach of the covered entities’ transmission networks, which ultimately are expected to reduce overall compliance costs.