Yield Assessment and Solar Energy Yields Analysis

A PV yield assessment enables a precise prognosis of the profitability of a future PV project and serves to provide investors or banks with justification in terms of the profitability of your project.

Furthermore, a PV yield assessment takes into account various factors such as location, weather patterns, shading, and the efficiency of the PV panels. By analyzing these factors, a PV yield assessment can provide a realistic estimation of the amount of electricity a PV system can generate over its lifetime.

The yield assessment serves as an argument during purchase or sales negotiations. It provides objective, specialist justification of the proposed purchase or selling price. It is not uncommon for the various parties to commission their own yield assessments, and the results and estimates thereof are subsequently discussed and debated during the course of the negotiations.

This is particularly important for larger PV projects, where the potential profitability can be significant. In such cases, a yield assessment is often a prerequisite for securing financing and obtaining the necessary permits and approvals.

By providing an objective, data-driven assessment of the potential yield and profitability of a PV project, a yield assessment can help to build trust and confidence among stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and the wider community.

A yield assessment offers potential investors transparency regarding the projected income of the photovoltaic plant. This makes it possible for them to calculate directly, whether or not it will pay them to participate in the project in question.

Moreover, a yield assessment can also help investors to identify potential risks and uncertainties associated with a PV project, such as fluctuations in energy prices or changes in regulatory frameworks.

By taking these factors into account, a yield assessment can provide a more comprehensive picture of the potential risks and rewards of a PV investment. This information can be crucial for investors in making informed decisions about allocating their capital and managing their portfolios.

Ultimately, a robust and reliable yield assessment can help to attract more investment into the renewable energy sector, driving further growth and innovation in the years to come.

If there are to be any technical changes to the plant, the yield evaluation provides information as to whether the conversion will result in significant improvement or even deterioration in terms of yield. For example, replacing old inverters with new models could result in significantly increased yields, due to the higher efficiency levels of the new components.

Similarly, changes to the orientation or tilt angle of the PV panels, or the installation of shading devices, could have a major impact on the overall performance of the PV system. By conducting a new yield assessment following such changes, project developers and investors can gain a better understanding of the potential impact on the system’s energy output and profitability.

This information can be used to optimize the design of the PV system, maximizing its performance and ensuring that it remains competitive in a rapidly-evolving market. In this way, a yield assessment can play a critical role in the ongoing management and optimization of a PV project, helping to ensure its long-term success and profitability.

Different focuses in terms of design also result in differences in yield potential for the plant. Do you already have a design? We would be happy to check whether the yield could be optimized even further by making specific changes to the plant design. If you have several proposed designs, we will gladly identify the proposal with the highest yield prospects or advise you on what else you should take into account when making your decision.

Moreover, optimizing the design of a PV system can also have environmental benefits, such as reducing the carbon footprint of the project and minimizing its impact on local ecosystems. By taking into account factors such as the use of sustainable materials, the implementation of energy-efficient technologies, and the preservation of natural habitats, a yield assessment can help to ensure that a PV project is both economically viable and environmentally responsible.

As owner’s engineer, we provide you with substantiated analyses and evaluations of external yield surveys.
This gives you, as the project planner or operator, an independent view of the potential earning power of your PV plant.

Our analysis takes into account a wide range of factors, including local climate conditions, shading analysis, module and inverter efficiency, and other technical considerations. We can also evaluate the financial aspects of the project, such as financing options, tax incentives, and other financial incentives that may impact the overall profitability of the system.