Utility-scale solar is growing fast, but are we planning for it the right way?

Developers, investors, and asset owners are starting to question some long-held assumptions about the true long-term costs of maintaining solar projects and the actual performance of these systems. Real-world data shows that many solar projects are falling short of expectations by 6–8%. However, despite this, many financial models are still based on outdated ideas that don’t align with today’s technology, conditions, or equipment reliability.

In his new article, Is It Time to Rethink How We Model Long-Term Performance & Maintenance Costs in the Utility Solar Market?, Daniel Tarico, Director of Renewables at E3 Consulting, shares a better approach. He explains where current models fall short and offers a way to account for performance issues, reliability risks, and real-world maintenance needs.

Click here to read the full article: Is it Time to Rethink How We Model Long-Term Performance and Maintenance ModelCosts