The power to harvest solar energy

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Inverter Technology Review

Client: Chinese solar module manufacturer

client: European PV inverter manufacturer

Challenge This US-stock exchange listed Chinese company targeted the utility-scale market, but was relatively unknown to the key participants -developers, financiers, utilities.

DNV’s Approach

Photo: DNV/Magne A. Røe

Solar Module Technology Review

Challenge While the client has a track record in the European solar inverter market, they wanted to launch a new product into the USA.

DNV’s Approach

DNV evaluated the company’s product and approach to manufacturing and quality, including a factory inspection and site visit.

DNV conducted a detailed technology review, evaluating the electronic design, ­manufacturing process, ­visited the manufacturing facility and field installations.

Value to the Client

Value to the Client

The written report delivered by DNV was used by the client to introduce its ­products to the utility-scale PV market.

DNV produced a written report providing a summary of the detailed technical ­evaluation. This report, intended for prospective customers and financiers, helped to establish “bank­ ability” for the product.

Photo: DNV/Magne A. Røe

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