PHOTOVOLTAIK-INSTITUT BERLIN

Business Unit PV-Systems

PHOTOVOLTAIK-INSTITUT BERLIN

Solar Power Plant Guidethe way to high quality and performance

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PI Photovoltaik-Institut Berlin AGBusiness Unit PV-SystemsWrangelstraße 100 D-10997 Berlin, Germany

PHOTOVOLTAIK-INSTITUT BERLIN

Buiseness Unit PV-Systems

PHOTOVOLTAIK-INSTITUT BERLIN

Business Unit PV-Systems

Key facts of PI-Berlin• PV-Plant Projects in: Germany, France,

Spain, Croatia, Turkey, England, China, India, Japan, Korea, Africa, South America, ...

• Participation in projects with a totalcapacity of 2GW

• Testing labs in Berlin, China and Japan(in preparation)

• Running research and development projects and activities focused on quality, reliability, testing technology and field tests

Focus of activity• Analysing the whole value chain

• Procurement strategy

• PV-Module and supplier qualification

• Quality assurance

• Risk management

• Design and Supervision

• Supporting development, construction and commissioning

• EPC and power plant certification

• Training and knowledge transfer programs

PI-Berlin an Experiencend Partner for EPCs

The Solar Energy Market is developing very fast. In the next years the growing rate of MWp-Power-Plant installations will be 20–30% world wide. At the same time the manufacturing industry is consolidating and prices are dropping rapidly. The pressure on the EPC companies to deliver best performance for lowest prices is increasing constantly.

The EPC companies have to redefine their quality and market strategy. Just a prototype certification is no longer sufficient for investors, banks and assurance companies. A new standard of quality and permanent cost reduction is necessary to survive.

PHOTOVOLTAIK-INSTITUT BERLIN

Buiseness Unit PV-Systems

PHOTOVOLTAIK-INSTITUT BERLIN

Business Unit PV-Systems

Testing and Certification Process

To ensure the long-term success and reduce the risk of losses PI-Berlin established a PV power plant testing and certification process including operation and warranty assessments.

The combination of field experience and countless PV modules tested in PI-Berlins test labs are the basis for the testing and certification process. To suit the needs of the EPC companies the structure of the process is arranged to follow the different steps of PV power plant constructions. PI-Berlin checks and provides sup-port for all the steps which are needed for the installation of a new PV power plant.

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EPC-Certification PV-Powerplant Certification

Your BenefitsThe long-term experience along the entire PV value chain, proven working methods and smart analyzing tools are provided by PI-Berlin. Excellent support ensures cost reduction and simultaneously increases the performance of the future power plant.

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• Sampling and testing

• Risk management

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PHOTOVOLTAIK-INSTITUT BERLIN

PHOTOVOLTAIK-INSTITUT BERLIN

Business Unit PV-Systems

Key Services by PI-Berlin for PV Power Plants

Validation of system design, planing and engineering − Evaluation of planning and documentation

− Analysis of the whole EPC Process

− Checking of already prepared reports such as the energy yield prediction and structural analysis

− Risk analysis

− Inspection of the field and validate all information with the planning details

System components check − Confirmation of conformity to international and national standards

− Cross-check with regional requirements and price indications

− Check of proper rating and dimensioning of all main and critical components

− Check of the detailed planning of each installation work package

− Check and if necessary prepare/compile documentation

− Supervision and support of installation companies

− Verification of the qualification of the subcontractors

− Support for continuous improving processes and cost reduction for the installer companies

Laboratory testing of modules − Performance confirmation of delivered modules

− Enhanced quality control via PI-Berlin Quality Packages

− Test bundles to suit special requirements (e.g. Desert testing)

On-site Inspection and Quality reporting − Safety Check on site

− Visual inspection of the installation

− Test of PV generator on-site

− Check the power output of the system

− Thermography and Electroluminescence imaging of modules and components

− Calculation of the real energy yield and performance ratio

Knowledge transfer − Training programs

− Technical manuals and guides

Certification of EPC companies and operational support − Support for EPC players to bring up their quality standards

− Systematic training of each step in the value chain

− Support to establish training centres

− Transfer of know how to new markets (qualify local content)

− Operative support in case of any problem on-site

− Support with our own Task Force and Trouble Shouting Team

− Interims support with engineers and on-site managers

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