Selecting of the most apt components is extremely crucial for a project’s success. Selection criteria demands component bankability to inspire investor confidence. An investor’s interests are always aligned to the project economics and the degree of financial risk involved in the investment. Therefore, it becomes essential to assess critical to quality parameters of the component manufacturing facilities and the processes adopted by them. Investors broadly evaluate the component level track record, its long term performance and the manufacturing processes of these components.

As a result, bankability studies and audits become an essential criterion in evaluating and selecting a vendor, key performance characteristics are closely examined to ensure all the relevant industry codes and standards are adhered to and that the manufacturing facilities are certified for quality by the eminent institutes for the solar PV industry. Bankability studies also become a good basis to provide a constructive feedback mechanism to manufacturers. As the solar PV is one the fastest developing industry, new breakthroughs, technologies, developments and manufacturing processes are being introduced every few years, SgurrEnergy’s engineers are always abreast with the industry developments and trends to be able to conduct thorough audits and provide adequate reports to conclusively make milestone decisions.

SgurrEnergy plays a vital role by assisting investors and manufacturers, with complete due  , with complete due diligence and independent reports to assure quality and bankability.

Project
Component
Evaluation

The sole purpose of employing a solar consultant is to gain confidence by correct equipment selection thereby reducing investment risk. SgurrEnergy has successfully delivered several projects and has become the most preferred solar energy consultant, we have also featured in the Bloomberg New Finance list of top consultants for solar developers and investors, which has cemented our position as one of the most proficient and dependable consultants in the industry.

Our team of highly competent and proficient engineers conduct component bankability studies and review the track record and product development program of the manufacturer as we understand that a comprehensive program and scientific management are key to sustaining the solar manufacturing industry which is getting competitive by each passing day.

Besides the technical acumen, experience is the true measure and currency that would grade a consultant’s ability to be able to conduct quality audits covering all the aspects, SgurrEnergy leverages its experience gained by delivering several projects over the past decade to assess vendors’ manufacturing processes, products and post production support against internationally accepted practices and quality standards. Through the assessment, our intended clients are able to gauge the quality of shortlisted products while quantifying any long term risk associated with procuring the same.

Our Services

To ensure the material quality prior to dispatch, we assist Developers / EPCs by witnessing BoS component testing at OEM place. The findings from the testing are captured in a report which is referred to as a compliance document for clearing the material dispatch to site.

Factory Audits

We conduct factory audit of various manufacturing facilities prior to approval of equipment/ component for the project. The audit is intended to verify compliances to quality, health, safety and environmental and social responsibility requirements.

After an audit, SgurrEnergy issues an approval to the vendor for the specific component such as Transformers, Inverters and HT Switchgear panels with corrective measures required if any.

Inspection at OEM

SgurrEnergy deputes experienced engineers for the inspection of capital components like Module Mounting Structure (MMS), Inverter duty transformers, LV/MV panels, Inverters, String monitoring box, SCADA, EHV Switchyard equipment and materials at original equipment manufacturers (OEM) place.

We have stringent Testing and quality assurance programs at OEM place to maintain equipment standards as per project specifications and design requirements.

SgurrEnergy would specify the criteria of inspection as per internal process and would ask manufacturer to perform the same for quality assurance.

Upon successful completion of testing and quality inspection, SgurrEnergy prepares the inspection report indicating the critical observation during the inspection and essential compliance required from material/equipment manufacturer before dispatch.

Material Dispatch Clearance Certificate

SgurrEnergy upon successful review of approved QAP, GTP and drawings along with RMTC, inspection reports, calibration reports of testing equipment and compliances from the manufacturer issues material dispatch clearance certificate (MDCC).

SgurrEnergy reviews all the documents highlighted above and test reports of inspection for confirming the technical compliances of equipment under test with respect to approved QAP, GTP and Drawings ensures the material being delivered on site is quality compliant and will help EPC and client to implement the project as per approved specifications.

We conduct a detailed independent bankability study through a combination of review of technical documentation, factory inspections, interviews of key technical and management staff and technical query correspondence.

We help the clients in the following:

Solar PV Equipment

Module

Inverters

Trackers

Transformers

Electrical Switchboards

Assessment tasks undertaken

  • Track record
  • Review of technical characteristics
  • Certification
  • R&D
  • Reliability review
  • Factory inspection
  • Manufacturing process
  • Raw material
  • Supply chain management
  • Packing and storage
  • Testing
  • Long-term reliability test
  • After sales support
  • Warranty and claim management
  • Spares*
  • Third party testing and on-field
  • Financial strength
  • Team experience

*Not for PV modules

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Relevant Experience

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Portfolio of over 220MW solar PV projects spread across India
2018-2019
220MW
Portfolio of over 400MW solar PV projects spread across India
Portfolio of over 400MW solar PV projects spread across India
2019-2020
400MW
Portfolio of over 3000MW operational and under-construction projects in India
Portfolio of over 3000MW operational and under-construction projects in India
2020
3000MW
Portfolio of 75MW Distributed solar PV projects in India
Portfolio of 75MW Distributed solar PV projects in India
2021
75MW
Portfolio of 800MW PV project spread across India
Portfolio of 800MW PV project spread across India
2019-2020
800MW
Portfolio of 250MW PV projects
Portfolio of 250MW PV projects
2020
250MW
Portfolio of 48MW solar PV projects spread across India and Thailand
Portfolio of 48MW solar PV projects spread across India and Thailand
2020
48MW
100MW PV Project in Maharashtra
100MW PV Project in Maharashtra
Ongoing
100MW
130MW solar PV project in India
130MW solar PV project in India
2018
130MW
50MW Project in Vietnam
50MW Project in Vietnam
2018
50MW
50MW project in Vietnam
50MW project in Vietnam
2018
50MW
140MW solar PV project in Rajasthan
140MW solar PV project in Rajasthan
2018
140MW
Portfolio of 25MW roof-top PV Projects
Portfolio of 25MW roof-top PV Projects
2018
25MW
5MW project in Gujarat
5MW project in Gujarat
2016
5MW
15MW PV project in Punjab
15MW PV project in Punjab
2016
15MW
2x20MW solar PV project in Telangana
2x20MW solar PV project in Telangana
2014
2x20MW
40MW solar PV project in Rajasthan
40MW solar PV project in Rajasthan
2014
40MW