Planning of photovoltaic systems

The profitability of a photovoltaic system is significantly influenced by a variety of factors. Their analysis and preparation are essential for a sound investment decision. Among the most important factors are:

      Site Selection

      Local support models

      Technology selection

      Quality Management

To ensure the highest possible security for investors and their financial assets, SEC has built a network within Europe, Mediterranean and the Gulf States, thus being able to take care of site selection, development, construction, or act as owner’s representative, whatever required.

Be it rooftop or ground installation, grid connected or stand-alone, single power plant or combined with other energy sources, we are striving for and planning the optimal solution. We consider each project to be very individual and treat it as such.

We are currently focused working on projects in Italy and Austria, but also preparing projects in Bulgaria, France, and Tunisia.

Another SEC benefit for the client is that we are completely independent of any manufacturer and construction company, thus committed to create the best solution according only to our clients or investors needs.

 

Project Development

Trough our network in various countries we are often presented and offered “off-shelf” projects or at least suitable plots available. We carefully consider and select such proposals, perform a legal and technical due diligence, and if required work out alterations and eventual improvements of the project.

In case of available plots offered, we will gladly take care of all administrative and legal licensing procedures.

In special cases we may take care of the necessary financing structure.

One of our core competences is design and execution of "BOT" - projects (build - operate - transfer). We host all the appropriate experts in our network as to be able to perform all preliminary screenings, starting with climate check up to the planning of the infrastructure.

The key issue with all BOT projects right now is the sales price of the produced energy. The following sample calculation shows the current limits. For a large plant in Qatar, running on a-Si/μc-Si technology, with a profit margin of 25%, a purchase price of EUR 156,- per MWh results. For systems to be built within 2-3 years, the price could be reduced to EUR 129,- per MWh.

 

Development of energy concepts for municipalities, regions and industries

The desire for more independence from fossil fuels and more sustainable economic activity can never be fulfilled by ad-hoc single measures but only through well-thought overall concepts. The most important cornerstones of a workable concept are:

      A detailed survey of locally available resources,

      Data collection of current and forecast of future energy needs,

      The analysis of all potential energy savings,

      Taking account of local development or operational plans.

By considering all of above points a comprehensive approach and strategy to future energy supply from renewable sources - such as solar, wind, biomass and geothermal – may  be defined. In consequence such approach shall avoid potential investment pitfalls.

 

Training and Consulting

Based on long experience of our technical team in the field of plant design, a wide range of training and consulting services for our customers resulted.

Here are some examples of completed and ongoing projects:

      Consultants to investors group for the project of the construction of production facilities for photovoltaic panels (site selection, technology selection),

      Consulting various manufacturers in building their European distribution network,

      Staff training in courses and seminars in the areas of technology and marketing,

      Practical hands-on PV-trainings, customized to client’s needs.