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What is operation & maintenance (O&M) of photovoltaic systems?

1 Introduction This guide considers Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of photovoltaic (PV) systems with the goal of reducing the cost of O&M and increasing its effectiveness. Reported O&M costs vary widely, and a more standardized approach to planning and delivering O&M can make costs more predictable.

What are the requirements for a large PV power plant?

6.5.4 Compliance with Regulatory Requirements Large PV power plants (i.e., greater than 20 MW at the utility interconnection) that provide power into the bulk power system must comply with standards related to reliability and adequacy promulgated by authorities such as NERC and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

What is a PV system to be maintained?

The definition of the PV system to be maintained shall include PV modules, the support structure, disconnects, inverter(s), monitoring equipment, and all other appurtenances to make the PV system complete, grid-connected, and operational.” Example Description of Maintenance Services for Commercial Rooftop Installations

What is a reasonable expectation of PV system O&M cost?

Members of the Working Group have discussed these results and are currently recommending 0.5% for large systems and 1% of system initial cost per year for small systems as a reasonable expectation of PV system O&M costs. These heuristics inform an expectation of PV system O&M cost.

Do you need a guarantee for a PV system?

It is sometimes required for third-party- owned systems to provide a guarantee for the energy yield output and/or the availability of the PV system when plant operations is included in the contract or an O&M provider is not well known or does not have significant financial backing.

How does operations & maintenance affect PV investment?

Operations and maintenance (O&M) practices and costs vary widely across the United States, making these variables difficult for investors to predict. This variation significantly influences risk and return for PV investments. To address this barrier to continued PV investment, the PV O&M Working Group has developed a new best-practices guide for PV O&M.