BERLIN

PHOTOVOLTAIK-INSTITUT
BERLIN
PHOTOVOLTAIK-INSTITUT

Solar Power Plant Guide

the way to high quality and performance

PI Photovoltaik-Institut Berlin AG Tel.: +49 30 8145 264 0

Business Unit PV-Systems Fax: +49 30 8145 264 101
Wrangelstrae 100 E-mail: info@pi-berlin.com
D-10997 Berlin, Germany Web: www.pi-berlin.com

Business Unit PV-Systems

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PI-Berlin an Experiencend Partner for EPCs

The Solar Energy Market is developing very fast. In the next years the growing rate of MWp-Power-
Plant installations will be 2030% world wide. At the same time the manufacturing industry is
consolidating and prices are dropping rapidly. The pressure on the EPC companies to deliver best
performance for lowest prices is increasing constantly.
The EPC companies have to redefine their quality and market strategy. Just a prototype certification is no
longer sufficient for investors, banks and assurance companies. A new standard of quality and permanent
cost reduction is necessary to survive.

Key facts of PI-Berlin

PV-Plant Projects in: Germany, France,
Spain, Croatia, Turkey, England, China,
India, Japan, Korea, Africa, South America,
...
Participation in projects with a total
capacity of 2GW
Testing labs in Berlin, China and Japan
(in preparation)
Running research and development
projects and activities focused on quality,
reliability, testing technology and
field tests

Focus of activity
Analysing the whole value chain
Procurement strategy
PV-Module and supplier qualification
Quality assurance
Risk management
Design and Supervision
Supporting development, construction and
commissioning
EPC and power plant certification
Training and knowledge transfer
programs

Business Unit PV-Systems

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Testing and Certification Process

To ensure the long-term success and reduce the risk of losses PI-Berlin established a PV power plant
testing and certification process including operation and warranty assessments.
The combination of field experience and countless PV modules tested in PI-Berlins test labs are the basis
for the testing and certification process. To suit the needs of the EPC companies the structure of the process
is arranged to follow the different steps of PV power plant constructions. PI-Berlin checks and provides sup-
port for all the steps which are needed for the installation of a new PV power plant.

E P C

Operation & Maintenance

Design & Documentation

Engineering & Independent Approval

Due Diligence of

Planing

Assessment
Warranty
PI Berlin

Report
Procurement of
Components

Construction
On-Site

EPC-Certification PV-Powerplant Certification

Key Features
High Quality
Optimum Support
Quality Control &

Detailed analyses
Sampling and testing Certificate
Risk management
for PV Power
Trouble shooting
Reporting
Plants

Your Benefits
The long-term experience along the entire PV value chain, proven working methods and
smart analyzing tools are provided by PI-Berlin. Excellent support ensures cost reduction
and simultaneously increases the performance of the future power plant.

Buiseness Unit PV-Systems

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Key Services by PI-Berlin for PV Power Plants

Validation of system design, planing and engineering
Evaluation of planning and documentation
Analysis of the whole EPC Process
Checking of already prepared reports such as the energy yield prediction and structural
analysis
Risk analysis
Inspection of the field and validate all information with the planning details

System components check

Confirmation of conformity to international and national standards
Cross-check with regional requirements and price indications
Check of proper rating and dimensioning of all main and critical components
Check of the detailed planning of each installation work package
Check and if necessary prepare/compile documentation
Supervision and support of installation companies
Verification of the qualification of the subcontractors
Support for continuous improving processes and cost reduction for the installer companies

Laboratory testing of modules

Performance confirmation of delivered modules
Enhanced quality control via PI-Berlin Quality Packages
Test bundles to suit special requirements (e.g. Desert testing)

On-site Inspection and Quality reporting

Safety Check on site
Visual inspection of the installation
Test of PV generator on-site
Check the power output of the system
Thermography and Electroluminescence imaging of modules and components
Calculation of the real energy yield and performance ratio

Knowledge transfer
Training programs
Technical manuals and guides

Certification of EPC companies and operational support

Support for EPC players to bring up their quality standards
Systematic training of each step in the value chain
Support to establish training centres
Transfer of know how to new markets (qualify local content)
September2013

Operative support in case of any problem on-site

Support with our own Task Force and Trouble Shouting Team
Interims support with engineers and on-site managers

Business Unit PV-Systems