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Solar Mango’s India MW Solar Advisor

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2015

INDIA MW SOLAR ADVISOR

Sample Report

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Sample Report

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Why Do You Need An Expert Guide for MW Solar Power Plants?

The solar power sector is still quite new in India, just about 5 years old. Unlike many other traditional

sectors, a number of aspects are unique to this sector – technology, policy & regulations, and the

competitive landscape that defines the business models.

India MW Solar Advisor from Solar Mango (a division of EAI), is India’s only professional expert guide

to investing in MW scale solar power plants. This advisor is written especially for those who are

new to the solar power sector.

Rather than overloading you with too much information, the Advisor explains in simple and clear

language the most critical aspects that a developer needs to know – the benefits, the risks, the

constraints and of course the future possibilities.

For a very small price, you get to understand the critical aspects of a huge investment. The

report is presented in an interactive way, in many cases posing questions critical to an investor and

answering those in a manner that facilitates action and decision making.

This sample report provides those interested in buying the reports with a complete list of contents

available in the Advisor, and brief samples of perspectives, inputs, data points and tables.

India MW Solar Advisor costs Rs. 11,500 only, and can be purchased through credit card, bank

transfer, or cheque.

A 1 MW solar power plant costs upwards of Rs. 6 crores, a large investment for

anyone. It hence is imperative that anyone interested in MW scale solar power

plants gets a good understanding of the basics of this unique sector before

making any serious investment decisions.

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Contents of the Report

Introduction

Contents

1. Business Models for Utility Scale Solar PV

Sale to Utility

Sale to Private Consumer

Captive Consumption

Pros and Cons of the Business Models

Key Takeaways

2. Status of MW Solar Power Plants in India

Prominent Developers

Non-Developer Stakeholders

Key Takeaways

3. Attractive Regions for MW Solar in India

Prominent Regions for Solar Power Plants

By Radiation

By State

Performance of Operating Plants

Key Takeaways

4. Vendor & Component Selection Checklist

Who is an EPC?

Criteria to Choose EPCs

Three Types of EPCs You Should Avoid

Key Parameters for EPC Selection

Top 5 criteria

Other criteria

Specific Expertise to Look for in Core EPC Team

Engineering

Procurement

Commissioning

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Planning for O&M & Monitoring and Control Systems

Prominent Solar EPCs in India

National EPCs

Regional Solar EPC Players

Component Selection – Standards and Warranties

Key Takeaways

5. State, Central Solar Policies

Introduction to Solar Policies and Regulations

Central Policy – National Solar Mission

Overview

Status

State Policies

Andhra Pradesh

Assam

Bihar

Chhattisgarh

Gujarat

Haryana

Karnataka

Madhya Pradesh

Maharashtra

Odisha

Punjab

Rajasthan

Tamil Nadu

Telangana

Uttarakhand

Uttar Pradesh

Other States

Key Takeaways

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6. Financing Options in India

Overview

Debt Financing Terms

Domestic Financing

International Financing

Approaching a Financer

Eligibility Criteria

Documents

Financial Institutions

Equity

Debt

Details of Debt from Government Sources

IREDA

Power Finance Corporation (PFC)

Constraints and Challenges for Getting Financial Closure for MW Solar Power Plants

Earlier Challenges

Current Challenges

Suggestions and Perspectives from the Financial Sector for Overcoming the

Challenges and Making Solar Power Projects More Bankable

Key Takeaways

7. DPR Template for a Solar PV Power Plant

Components of a Detailed Project Report

Key Takeaways

8. Cost Break-up of Utility Scale Solar PV Power Plants

Trends in Plant Cost

Key Takeaways

9. Template for Financial Returns

Revenues

Billable kWh

Tariff

Costs

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Initial Capital Investment

Inverter Replacement

Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Insurance

Debt Service

Taxes

Analysis

Key Takeaways

10. Resources

Key Takeaways

11. Key Aspects Every MW Solar Developer Should Know

Key steps to arrive at an attractive business model

How do you decide which is better for you? APPC+REC, sale to private parties, or sale to

utility?

Critical aspects to be considered to win bids from state or central policies

Make sure you are absolutely clear what your financial targets are.

Employ a chartered accountant or a financial expert before you arrive at the final

bid.

Ensure that the region (district) you are bidding for a power plant has high potential

for solar output

Be very realistic with costs

Factor in the off-taker risk in your costs

Mistakes to avoid while bidding or during implementation of the MW solar power plant

Don’t quote too low

Don’t quote too high

Make sure you read and reread all terms and conditions

Understand the penalty clauses clearly

Key Takeaways

12. Frequently Asked Questions by Developers, and Answers

1. Is it a good idea to invest in a solar power plant?

2. What are the paybacks for MW scale solar power plants?

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3. I have large amounts of land. Is this a good enough reason for me to get into solar

power plants?

4. How can I get financing for my solar power plant?

5. What are the O&M costs for solar power plants?

6. Which state is the best for solar power plants?

7. How can I get a private PPA signed for my power plant?

8. I already have wind farms. Can I co-locate solar farms in the same land?

9. What will be the output from my solar power plant?

10. How much does a 1 MW of solar power plant cost, and how much area does it

require?

Key Takeaways

13. Terms You Should Know as a Developer of MW Solar Power Plants

Technical and Operational Terms

BOO Model (Build Own Operate Model)

Capacity Utilization Factor

Central Inverters

Concentrating Photovoltaics

Cross Subsidy Surcharge

Crystalline Silicon/c-Si

DNI (Direct Normal Irradiance)

Feed In Tariff

Gigawatt

Grid-tied Solar Power System

Grid Parity

kWh

Kilo Watt

LCOE (Levelised Cost of Energy)

Module

Module Degradation

Net metering

Off-grid Solar

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Open Access

Photovoltaics

Power Purchase Agreement

Pyranometer

PV array

Reflection Losses in Solar Cells

Silicon Wafer

Shading of solar panels

Smart Grid

String Inverters

Standard Test Conditions (STC)

Temperature Coefficient of Solar Panels

Thin Film Solar Cell

Tracker

Transformer

Utility

Watt Peak (Wp)

Wheeling Charges

Explanation of Key Financial Terms

Payback Period

Return on Investment (ROI)

Net Present Value (NPV)

IRR (Internal Rate of Return)

Levelised tariff

PPA

Financial Closure

Accelerated Depreciation

Discounting Factor

Hedging

Moratorium

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With recourse/Without recourse

Solar Apex Bodies & Organisations in India and their Roles

MNRE

CWET/NIWE

SECI

SESI

NSEFI

SERIIUS

CSRI

Components of a Solar Power Plant

Solar Panels

Mounting Structures

Inverters

BOS

Site Selection

14. Action Plan

Solar Mango Services for the Solar Power Sector

MW Scale Solar Power Plants

Rooftop Solar Power Plants

EAI’s Cleantech Consulting

List of Tables

Table 1: State-wise status of MW scale solar power plants as of December 2014

Table 2: Prominent locations with good radiation where solar plants/parks have been constructed

Table 3: Estimated CUF and Generation – Sample Data from Some States

Table 4: Standards and Warranties for Critical Components

Table 5: Solar RECs – Sales During the Last Calendar Year

Table 6: CERC benchmark cost breakup for a 1 MW ground mounted solar PV power plant 2015-16

Table 7: Comparison of CERC Benchmark Capital Cost 2010-15 (Rs. Lakhs)

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Table 8: Comparison of CERC Benchmark Capital Cost 2010-15 (% of total cost)

List of Figures

Figure 1: Business Models for MW Scale Solar

Figure 2: Radiation Map of India

Figure 3: Sources of Funds for MW Scale Solar Plants

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1. Business Models for Utility Scale Solar PV

For any business keen on investing in MW scale solar power plants, the first question they should ask

themselves is: Who will buy the power?

The answer to this question to a significant extent will decide the business and revenue model for

the power plant, and also pretty much define the risk and return profiles. To a certain extent, the

type of buyer could also determine the financial returns on the project.

A utility scale Solar PV plant can be monetised through several avenues:

Each of the above routes is discussed in detail.

After the analysis, a table provides the Pros and Cons of the Business Models

Biz Model Pros Cons

Sale to Utility

Sale to Private Consumer

Captive Consumption

This chapter provides clear insights on all the business models and revenue models for MW

Scale solar power plants.

It also provides a comparison of the pros and cons of each of the revenue models.

This chapter is the most critical for the developer to understand – because understanding who

the buyer of your power is the most important aspect for a 25 year investment!

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2. Status of MW Solar Power Plants in India

India’s total installed solar capacity stands at a little over 3 GW, including off-grid and rooftop solar

plants. The status of MW scale solar plants for different states is given below.

State-wise status of MW scale solar power plants as of December 2014

State/UT Under JNNSM

Under State Policy RPO

REC Scheme CPSUs

Total commissioned capacity

Andhra Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh

Chhattisgarh

Gujarat

Haryana

Jharkhand

Karnataka

Kerala

Madhya Pradesh

Maharashtra

Odisha

Punjab

Rajasthan

Tamil Nadu

Telangana

Uttar Pradesh

Uttarakhand

West Bengal

Andaman & Nicobar

Delhi

Lakshadweep

Puducherry

Chandigarh

Others

India has about 3,000 MW of solar power plants with capacities of 1 MW and above. This has

happened in the last 5 years. Thus, there is a reasonable amount of history and empirical data

that can be used to understand this sector much better.

This chapter reviews the status of MW Solar power plants in India, and analyses it along

multiple dimensions to provide key, actionable insights to a prospective developer.

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Prominent Developers Some of the prominent developers of MW scale solar projects in India (based on projects

completed/bids won) are given.

Non-Developer Stakeholders Other than the developers, several other stakeholders are key to the success of MW scale solar

projects

Government

EPCs

Component providers

Financers

Profiles for each of the above stakeholders are provided.

3. Attractive Regions for MW Solar in India

A solar plant should be located in a region where there is plenty of sunshine. A solar map of India

that you can use to estimate solar radiation at the location of your site is provided.

Prominent Regions for Solar Power Plants Details of the prominent regions for MW Solar power plants provided

By Radiation

By State

Details of solar power plant CUF and generations from prominent states, based on real life data

analysis are provided.

4. Vendor & Component Selection Checklist

Choosing an optimal location is one of the most important decisions for a MW Solar Power

Plant developer. By analysing data from solar radiation from various regions, and from data

available from existing solar power plants, this chapter provides actionable inputs on how

developers can choose the right location for solar power plants.

Once a developer has decided on the right business model and has also signed a power

purchase agreement, it is time to appoint the right EPC and ensure that the best components

are chosen. Both these actions will have a significant impact on the returns from a solar

power plant.

This chapter provides concise guidance on how to optimally choose the EPC and components

for a MW Solar Power Plant.

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Criteria to Choose EPCs In order to get clarity on how to choose EPCs, it will be instructive to first understand the Solar EPC

Operational Value Chain.

Expertise on All Solar EPC Value Chain Components The complete EPC Value Chain is explained in detail for the prospective developer to gain a clear

understanding of the role and value additions from the EPC.

Three Types of EPCs You Should Avoid Whatever other parameters you use while choosing your EPC, do not forget to follow these three

rules:

Do not go for lowest cost EPC

Do not go for EPCs who are unwilling to involve you in decision making for key aspects of

the project

Do not go for EPCs who are not willing to introduce you to their key core and extended

team members

Key Parameters for EPC Selection The EPC contractor essentially guarantees completion of the plant on time and cost, and also plant

performance, thus enabling the project developer to avail finance from their banking partners. Thus

a thorough evaluation of the EPC is required before a choice is made.

Top 5 criteria

Other criteria

Specific Expertise to Look for in Core EPC Team Engineering

Procurement

Commissioning

Types of expertise required on each of the above three provided

Planning for O&M & Monitoring and Control Systems EPC should be able to clearly explain how monitoring and control systems will be implemented, and

how much O&M will be required.

Monitoring and Control Systems

Operations & Maintenance

Prominent Solar EPCs in India National EPCs

Regional Solar EPC Players

Brief profiles of each are provided.

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Component Selection – Standards and Warranties Choosing the right components is critical in ensuring a reliable and high performing solar plant.

Components that don’t comply with standards may have a high failure rate and compromise both

energy generation and revenue from the plant. A detailed table outlines the standards that must be

complied with and typical warranties offered for most components of a solar plant.

Equipment Standards(Applicable IEC/Equipment BIS standard)

Warranty

PV Modules

Power Conditioner Units (PSUs)/(Inverter)

Mounting Structures

Cables

Switches/Circuit Breakers/Connectors

Junction Boxes/Enclosures

5. State, Central Solar Policies

Solar policies have been prepared and implemented both at the Central and State Government

levels. We take a look at the various features of each.

Central Policy – National Solar Mission Overview& Status The National Solar Mission was launched in 2010 with an original target of 20,000 MW of grid

connected solar power (both PV and thermal) by 2022. This was to be achieved in various phases

Phase I – 1,000 MW (2012-13)

Phase II – 9,000 MW (2013-17)

Phase III – 10,000 MW (2017-22)

About833 MW has been commissioned as of 15.12.2014 with Rajasthan alone accounting for about

594 MW.

Details provided for current branches and tranches.

State Policies Detailed inputs provided for the solar policies and allocations for the following states. Details include

perspectives on the solar policy per se, allocations so far and details of the PPAs and winners

announced so far. Data and inputs are also provided for the various solar power plant incentives in

terms of waivers etc. (wheeling charges, cross subsidy charges), for each state.

Government solar allocations are highly sought after by solar developers. In this chapter we

examine the salient features of the policies by Central Government and for all states that have

released MW scale solar policies. We also analyse the recent allocations for each state and the

tariff won by developers.

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Andhra Pradesh

Assam

Bihar

Chhattisgarh

Gujarat

Haryana

Karnataka

Madhya Pradesh

Maharashtra

Odisha

Punjab

Rajasthan

Tamil Nadu

Telangana

Uttarakhand

Uttar Pradesh

Goa

Jharkand

West Bengal

Brief inputs are provided for the following states

6. Financing Options in India

Overview MW scale solar plants in India are financed through a mixture of debt and equity, from various

sources.

MW solar plants in India are often financed by the promoter or through the promoters’

balance sheet. This chapter examines the opportunities for external funding of solar projects

(equity, as well as with recourse and non-recourse debt) including foreign funding. Typical

terms are analysed, and challenges are discussed; solutions for overcoming some of these

challenges are also provided.

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Detailed inputs are provided for each of the above:

Interest rates

Tenures

Collaterals and other eligibility criteria

A comprehensive list of financial institutions for each of the above is provided:

List of banks

List of equity financing providers

List of NBFCs

List of international funding sources - multilateral agencies, trade development agencies

Constraints and Challenges for Getting Financial Closure for MW Solar Power Plants Key Issues/challenges in Solar PV Financing as by Various Stakeholders

Financial Health of utilities may cause non-payment or delayed payment

With reverse bidding, compromise in quality for cost cutting

Delay in land acquisition

Delay in Power Evacuation facility (ROW, Projects Cluster &Feasibility)

Non- availability of stable grid below 66KV

Lack of established best practices of O&M Manuals

Trend of not opting for third-party EPC Contracts

Wide variations in costs of PV Modules

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More time taken for obtaining important clearances, such as for NA, PCB, evacuation, etc.

Inadequate irradiance data of project site

Lack of RPO enforcement

Uncertainty of REC mechanism beyond 2017

Challenges in Financing

Challenges for Third Party PPA

Challenges for Private Equity Investment in Solar

Challenges for Debt from Banks

Challenges for Debt from Multilateral Agencies

Challenges for Debt through Trade Finance

Suggestions and Perspectives from the Financial Sector for Overcoming the Challenges and Making Solar Power Projects More Bankable

Solar resource assessment based on ground data for at least one year period

Generation projections to be realistic considering project site specific parameters

Pooling stations & evacuation facilities for clustered projects

All clearances/approvals including land acquisition, contracts, suppliers, vendors etc. to be

ready for faster financial closure

Adopt Modular Design to maximize yield & ease of construction and also based on

PPA/Policy

Evaluation of Past performance record /downtime of off-take substation

All contracts including supply/EPC/ O&M should be structured for proper

guarantees/warranties

Strict compliance of RPO will ensure more projects under REC.

Exchange of actual project performance among the stakeholders/banks

7. DPR Template for a Solar PV Power Plant

All financial institutions will require a detailed project report (DPR) from the solar power plant

developer.

While in some cases, especially in cases where you have an excellent relationship with a bank and

you have been doing good business with them for a long time, the DPR might not be the most critical

component in the financing process.

DPRs are a critical component in getting funds from financial institutions, but many developers

are unaware of how a DPR should be prepared. This chapter takes a detailed look at how a

DPR should be prepared and what it should contain to justify the projections in the DPR and

persuade the financer to fund you.

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But with financial institutions concerned about some of the uncertainties in this nascent sector, we

strongly recommend that you get the DPR done from an expert organisation and ensure that the

DPR contains the following components. Just to let you know, we have seen DPRs that are nothing

but copy-paste of some Internet pages. It is critical you avoid such DPRs.

Components of a Detailed Project Report – a complete list of contents

8. Cost Break-up of Utility Scale Solar PV Power Plants

The cost of a MW scale solar PV plant is about Rs. 6.06 Crores/MW. The Central Electricity

Regulatory Commission (CERC) has finalised the benchmark cost for a solar PV plant for FY 2015-16,

which is provided below with break-up.

We recommend increasing the below cost by 5%when budgeting for solar PV plants below 10 MW in

capacity.

CERC benchmark cost breakup for a 1 MW ground mounted solar PV power plant - Table

Component Capital cost considered

(Rs.Lakh/MW) % of total

Module cost

Land cost

Civil and general works

Mounting structures

Inverters

Cables & transformers

Interest cost during construction

Approvals, preliminary and operative expenses, transport and logistics expenses

Total capital cost

The cost of the solar plant is critical in achieving the required IRR and payback period, but

going too low creates quality issues that compromise the generation from the plant. This

chapter provides critical information to investors on benchmark costs for various solar plant

components as well as their pricing trend, allowing investors to build reliable estimates for

MW scale solar plants.

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Trends in Plant Cost CERC’s Benchmark Cost for MW scale solar plants for the last 6 years is provided.

Component 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Modules

Land

Civil and General Work

Mounting Structures

Inverters

Cables & Transformers

Preliminary & Preoperative Expenses

Total

CERC’s Benchmark Cost as a % of total cost for the last 6 years is also provided.

Component 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Modules

Land

Civil and General Work

Mounting Structures

Inverters

Cables & Transformers

Preliminary & Preoperative Expenses

Total

9. Template for Financial Returns

This chapter provides a detailed template for calculating financial returns, and calculations are based

on assumptions and approximations.

Inputs are provided for calculating the following

Revenues Billable kWh

Tariff

Costs Initial capital investment

Inverter Replacement

Calculating critical parameters, such as IRR and Payback Period, requires accurate modelling of

revenue and costs through the lifetime of the plant. This chapter provides detailed inputs on

how to build a financial model projecting revenues and costs (initial and recurring) over 25

years.

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Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Insurance

Debt Service

Taxes

Analysis

10. Resources

The URLs below can be accessed for the latest information on policies, tariffs and charges, RfS/RfQs,

tenders, and regulations from Central and State energy development agencies, Electricity Regulatory

Agencies (ERCs), and Distribution Companies (DISCOMs).

Category Resource List

National Solar Mission

Andhra Pradesh

Assam

Bihar

Chhattisgarh

Goa

Gujarat

Haryana

Jharkhand

Karnataka

Madhya Pradesh

Maharashtra

Orissa

Punjab

Rajasthan

Tamil Nadu

Telangana

Uttarakhand

Uttar Pradesh

West Bengal

This chapter focuses on providing vital links to resources and updates on the latest regulations,

policies, and allocations that are of importance to solar developers.

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11. Key Aspects Every MW Solar Developer Should Know

Solar Mango’s strategy team has put together its perspectives on three key aspects

Key steps to arrive at an attractive business model

o How do you decide which is better for you? APPC+REC, sale to private parties, or

sale to utility?

Critical aspects to be considered to win bids from state or central policies

Mistakes to avoid while bidding or during implementation of the MW solar power plant

12. Frequently Asked Questions by Developers, and Answers

We have compiled a list of the top 10 frequently asked questions by developers, and provide concise

answers to these.

1. Is it a good idea to invest in a solar power plant?

2. What are the paybacks for MW scale solar power plants?

3. I have large amounts of land. Is this a good enough reason for me to get into solar power

plants?

4. How can I get financing for my solar power plant?

5. What are the O&M costs for solar power plants?

6. Which state is the best for solar power plants?

7. How can I get a private PPA signed for my power plant?

8. I already have wind farms. Can I co-locate solar farms in the same land?

9. What will be the output from my solar power plant?

10. How much does a 1 MW of solar power plant cost, and how much area does it require?

Answers to the above questions are based on real-life insights from existing solar power plants, and

based on in-depth interactions with prominent stakeholders such as EPCs, small and large

developers, government officials, component and technology solutions providers, and more.

Based on our experience working with various solar developers, EPCs, governments, and other

stakeholders, we have compiled a list of the questions we are most frequently asked and

provided practical, actionable answers to them.

A solar project requires many factors to come together harmoniously to be successful. We have

identified 3 key aspects that a solar developer should pay particular attention to that can make

or break the project.

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13. Terms You Should Know as a Developer of MW Solar Power Plants

Solar Mango has compiled a list of critical terms that a solar developer should be familiar with, and

provided brief explanations for each.

Technical and Operational Terms BOO Model (Build Own Operate Model)

Capacity Utilization Factor

Central Inverters

Concentrating Photovoltaics

Cross Subsidy Surcharge

Crystalline Silicon/c-Si

DNI (Direct Normal Irradiance)

Feed In Tariff

Gigawatt

Grid-tied Solar Power System

Grid Parity

kWh

Kilo Watt

LCOE (Levelised Cost of Energy)

Module

Module Degradation

Net metering

Off-grid Solar

Open Access

Photovoltaics

Power Purchase Agreement

Pyranometer

PV Array

A solar developer should be familiar with many terms that are widely used in the solar

industry, in order to make the right decisions for a variety of aspects. We have compiled a list

of such terms, subdivided into Technical and Financial sections, to help you comfortably

navigate any solar discussion. Additional information on key solar organisations, components,

and site selection.

Each of the terms is explained in an easy-to-understand manner. We have taken extra care to provide relevant data or insights in the Indian context for many of these, so that a prospective developer can understand and use these in a practical manner.

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Reflection Losses in Solar Cells

Silicon Wafer

Shading of solar panels

Smart Grid

String Inverters

Standard Test Conditions (STC)

Temperature Coefficient of Solar Panels

Thin Film Solar Cell

Tracker

Transformer

Utility

Watt Peak (Wp)

Wheeling Charges

Key Financial Terms Accelerated Depreciation

Discounting Factor

Financial Closure

Hedging

IRR (Internal Rate of Return)

Levelised Tariff

Moratorium

Net Present Value (NPV)

Payback Period

PPA

Return on Investment (ROI)

With recourse/Without recourse

Solar Apex Bodies & Organisations in India and their Roles CSRI

CWET/NIWE

MNRE

NSEFI

SECI

SESI

SERIIUS

Components of a Solar Power Plant Solar Panels

Mounting Structures

Inverters

Site Selection

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14. Action Plan

A schematic is provided that outlines the varies steps to be taken by a developer to arrive at

attractive financial returns from a MW Solar Plant based on

Drivers – four key drivers that decide the success of your MW Solar power plant

Criteria – list of criteria to use for each of the success drivers

Actionables – specific actionables for each of the drivers

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with your contact details and we will get in touch with you immediately.

Or contact Muthukrishnan for further information – 09952910083, [email protected]

Visit the official website for more information - http://www.solarmango.com/in/reports/india-mw-

solar-advisor

For developers and investors looking for a clear plan of action to implement a MW Solar power

plant, we provide an easy-to-follow action and decision chart that distils the critical content in

this report into an implementation diagram.