Building utility scale projects in MENA. The mounting systems perspective

Building Utility Scale Projects in MENABOS Optimization from the Perspective of Mounting Structures

Yiorgos EftychiouAbu Dhabi, 21.01.2016

Mounting Systems at a glance

Over 8GW of mounting structures shipped worldwide

More than 20 years of experience in the PV-racking market

Complete product portfolio comprising of in-roof, on-roof, flat-roof and ground-mounted solutions

Aluminum and steel solutions to cover various projects needs

Installation services offered in growing markets, MENA included

Strong financial stability as part of a large German industrial group

Company milestones

20 years ofMountingSystems

Opening

Office Tokyo, Japan

Recertification ISO 9001

Award as accredited training company

180 employees

Certified according to EN 1090 (CE marking)

Founding of Mounting Systems Inc. with production in West Sacramento, USA

Opening of

the new site in

Rangsdorf with

1.000 m²

Company foundation

in Dahlewitz near Berlin

as RegEnBau

Founding of

Mounting Systems

GmbH

Site expansion

to 17.000 m²

ISO 9001

Certification

Acquisition from

Conergy

Acquisition from NWI

1993 20132004 2008 2010 / 2011 201220072014 2015

Mounting Systems aquires HatiCon Germany GmbH and HatiCon Solar, LLC

2016

Key Success Factors for utility-scale projects in emerging markets

Optimal project design:

Technical design of the system

The efficient balance between cost / performance

Smooth project implementation:

On-time and within budget

Commercial and financial conditions:

Regulatory frameworks, type of incentives/support mechanisms that maximize the revenue streams

Optimal Project Design

Feasibility Phase

a. Site measurements, location and topography as well as environmental factors

b. Key design features: type of modules, inclination angle, azimuth, module arrangement

c. Optimization considerations: shading, performance degradation, trade-off between increased investment and energy yield


Preliminary project design

Site Selection: preliminary ground surveys include valuable information for the available foundation options

PV system layout: even at a conceptual stage and given the approximate investment requirements, the right fit between the mounting structure and the desired lay-out is critical for a preliminary cost-benefit assessment


Development of detailed project design:

a. Detailed lay-out

b. Detailed civil design

c. Detailed electrical design

d. Revised energy yield

e. Construction plans

f. Project schedule

g. Commissioning plans


Critical factors

• Extensive testing to ensure load conditions requirements are met

• Corrosion protection system (below ground and atmospheric)

• Site specific structural design calculations

• Flexibility tolerances to compensate inaccuracies during placement of foundations

• Minimize use of tools and level of expertise for installation

• Adherence to module manufacturer installation manual

• Allow for thermal expansion to avoid mechanical stress of modules

Smooth project implementation

Smooth project implementation

Construction phase – mechanical completion

• Achieving contractual obligations, also known as “milestones”, depends on the timely construction-phase execution

• The time needed to mount the system impacts substantially the labor costs associated with construction and thus the total project cost

• A time-consuming and complicated to install racking system could jeopardize the effective task sequencing of the construction phase

BoS Optimisation

The choice of the mounting structure impacts the on BoS and therefore the ROI

a. optimizing inter-row spacing and thus reducing cable runs, avoid shading and therefore enhancing production

b. minimizing total costs associated with installation

c. Shorten supply times through effective usage of local/regional/supply chain

BoS Optimization - Considerations on emerging markets

Limited options for obtaining-importing the equipment required

Long transport times and customs delays

New suppliers could have quality issues i.e. additional time- monitoring is

generally required to ensure deliveries meet quality standards

Packaging and transportation

Inexperienced employees of project installation companies

Strict quality management is required

Mounting Systems, your reliable EPC partner

Successful track record build upon experience and project optimization know-how acquired in

…. more than 50 countries

…. with various topographies, ground and environmental conditions

…. using all available foundation methods

…. under extreme tight installation schedules and budgets

Global presence

International sites

GER · Headquarters and productionRangsdorf near Berlin

JP · Company subsidiary Tokyo

USA · Company subsidiary and productionWest Sacramento

USA · Sales officeMichigan

● Local representation / production sites

Mounting Systems

Company Development Production Quality Logistics Service Products References

Sigma I XL Ground-mount

• Ramming posts without ground sealing for all types of modules

• Reduced number of foundations required

• Time and cost saving thanks the use of ramming posts and a high degree of pre-assembly

• Easy dismantling


Less posts same performance

Sigma I XL Steel Ground-mount

• Cheaper than aluminum

• Ground slope up to 10° east/ west direction

• More flexibility thanks Clickstone technology

• Different variants for portrait and landscape installation

• Height adjustable upper adapter

• Different ramming and concrete foundations


Same performance – reduced costs

Sigma II Ground-mount

• Available with ramming posts, screw foundations or base plates

• Optimal performance by maximum utilization of space

• Time and cost saving thanks the use of ramming posts and material optimization

• Easy dismantling

• Also available in the Steel-Hybrid variant


The space saving open terrain professional

Sigma II Stahl Ground-mountEasy installation, flexibility and optimal use of material

• Simple and functional design

• Higher load-bearing and stability thanks cap profile posts

• Maximum service life due to special coating

• Slope up to 10° East/ West

• Installation efforts are reduced by using Clickstone technology

• Connection to the ground by using ramming posts, screw foundations or foot plates


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Building utility scale projects in MENA. The mounting systems perspective