www.bre.co.uk The BRE National Solar Centre provides independent expertise to the UK solar industry. Recognised as a lead contributor in defining criteria for certification and quality standards, the NSC has experience with all scales and applications of solar PV. We offer a comprehensive technical due diligence service to all stakeholders in the UK PV industry. The NSC service It is essential to understand and mitigate technical risks when investing in energy generation projects. Our technical due diligence service will help to: – Assess the technical feasibility of your project – Identify technical risks that might affect the project profitability – Ensure that all factors have been considered in the development process The NSC works with investors, scheme owners, developers, renewable energy companies, main contractors, architects, local authorities, housing associations, and community groups on all aspects of solar PV projects. The scope of the service is flexible and can be adapted to suit your project. BRE National Solar Centre Technical Due Diligence Service
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www.bre.co.uk
The BRE National Solar Centre provides independent expertise to the UK solar industry. Recognised as a lead contributor in defining criteria for certification and quality standards, the NSC has experience with all scales and applications of solar PV. We offer a comprehensive technical due diligence service to all stakeholders in the UK PV industry.
The NSC service
It is essential to understand and mitigate technical risks when investing in energy generation projects. Our technical due diligence service will help to:
– Assess the technical feasibility of your project
– Identify technical risks that might affect the project profitability
– Ensure that all factors have been considered in the development process
The NSC works with investors, scheme owners, developers, renewable energy companies, main contractors, architects, local authorities, housing associations, and community groups on all aspects of solar PV projects. The scope of the service is flexible and can be adapted to suit your project.
BRE National Solar CentreTechnical Due Diligence Service
What we offer
Our technical due diligence services can include all or any of the following items:
Assessing the site
– Site visit and survey
– Topography appraisal
– Resource assessment
– Ground condition report
– Construction access evaluation
– Land management considerations
Performing a grid study
– Infrastructure capacity assessment
– Site voltage restrictions
– Earthing requirements
– Inverter and transformer designs
Reviewing local code compliance
– Regulation & policy review
– Planning advice
– Biodiversity and land management plans
– Stakeholder identification
Verifying system design
– Compliance with design criteria
– Site design & layout
– Component suitability
– Review of M&E specifications
– Appraisal of technical drawings
– Quality review
Evaluating system performance
– Long term yield analysis
– System efficiency
– Performance indexing
– Inverter efficiency characterisation
– Financial model
Appraising contracts and plans
– EPC contracts
– O&M Contracts
– Schedules and implementation plans
– Health & safety plans
– Grid connection agreements
– Decommissioning plans
Reviewing technical documentation
– Tender returns assessment
– Solar module performance checking
– Inverter balancing processes
– Switchgear and control specifications
– Installation quality checks
– Adherence to relevant standards and guides of practice
Services from the BRE National Solar Centre
– Development Support
– Fault Investigation
– Performance Evaluation
– Certification
– Training
– Product Testing
– Research & Development
Get in touch with the NSC
Get in touch to discuss how we can work with you and support your project.
BRE National Solar Centre Foundation Building Eden Project Boldeva St Blazey PL24 2SG
The NSC is an independent, authoritative centre that works to promote the solar industry, helping it grow, innovate and prosper. It is a respected voice for the sector, providing support through information, research, analysis, testing and training, and driving improvements in the quality of products and installations.
