道格·拉刀,TrinaPro业务发展ment Manager
Ensuring the maximum longevity of a utility-scale solar installation remains a top priority for every project stakeholder. The longer the assumed PV system’s expected useful life, the better the chances for achieving a return on investment (ROI) and further enhancing the project’s long-term profitability.
Currently, the expected project-life assumptions for the useful life of utility-scale solar plants has extended from 21.5 years in 2007 to 32.5 years in 2019. This data comes from the “Benchmarking Utility-Scale PV Operational Expenses and Project Lifetimes” report published by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy.
这一爆发的主要贡献因素是预期的经营支出（OPEX）的显着下降。项目寿命和OPEX的改进有助于降低2007 - 2009年建立的项目305 / MWH的能源（LCoE）的平均升级成本（2019年）。
Even with this good news in place, there are still ways that project stakeholders can further increase the useful life of a project while continuing to drive down LCOE.
What EPCs and Project Developers Can Do
Utility-scale EPCs and developers need to ensure projects operate at optimal efficiency to reach the longest utility plant life possible. This helps keep down the system’s LCOE while increasing the potential for project profitability.
In order to remain competitive, extend useful life and decrease OpEx, utility-scale EPCs and project developers can take several steps.
使用高质量的PV模块和组件
安装高质量的PV模块和组件有助于确保系统尽可能多地执行，同时尽可能多地进行太多的阳光。这些模块和组件也往往是最擅长的，并且比竞争对手更长的保质期。更好的模块和组件增加了扩展安装使用寿命的机会。
Optimize system performance
安装右组件混合对于优化系统性能至关重要。高互操作性有助于保持光伏系统的工作，如储蓄机，这在实现最大的公用事业太阳能厂寿命方面发挥着重要作用。
Secure industry-leading warranties
Having modules or components reach their end of life before the PV power plant can inhibit system performance and shorten the project’s useful life. Thankfully, industry-leading module and component warranties can help guarantee the project continues generating renewable energy for as long as the warranties last.
Perform regular O&M
O＆M成本下降导致公共利用太阳能厂的预定和未安排的O＆M增加。这是OPEX下降的最大贡献者之一。常规O＆M仍然是维护公用事业光伏电路和扩展其使用寿命的关键因素。
Partner with an all-in-one smart solar solution provider
TrinaPro, the all-in-one smart solar solution, helps make it easier for EPCs and project developers. With seamless procurement, optimized component interoperability and smart O&M services, the TrinaPro Solution delivers project success through lower LCOE and higher power gains. Collectively, these services can potentially help EPCs and project developers extend the useful life for utility-scale solar installations. Achieving maximum project lifespan helps expand value for financiers and provides a greater potential for profitability.
Clickhere要了解有关Trinapro解决方案如何帮助项目利益相关者提供公用事业太阳能成功的更多信息。
This is the second part of a four-part series on utility-scale solar opportunities. Check back soon for more expert insight into this growing sector.
Sponsored content by Trina Solar
Tell Us What You Think!