Solar O&M - Maximising Life Time Value

The revenue generation of a solar asset depends on the O&M. The end-of-life recycling of modules and other components is also becoming an area of concern, especially in the context of "Circular Economy".

In this session, the focus will be on the following topics.

• Module Cleaning is an important aspect of O&M, especially because a majority of solar projects are located in dusty areas like sites in Rajasthan. Water is a scarce resource but vital for cleaning of modules. We specifically focus on the advancements in robotic cleaners that not only optimise water usage, but also reduce manpower requirement for module cleaning.
• Some of the first set of solar plants commissioned in India are crossing their 10-year age mark. How has the O&M costs increased over their life so far and what type of challenges can be expected for these plants?
• What are the challenges and opportunities in solar repowering and module recycling?