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10 articlesPlanning · Delivery · Operation

Permitting & Approvals01

Solar Projects Above 500 kW in Egypt: Permits, Studies and Approvals

Planning a solar project above 500 kW in Egypt involves more than selecting panels and an EPC contractor.

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Project Planning02

A large roof and a high electricity bill are good reasons to investigate solar.

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EPC Procurement03

Price per kilowatt-peak can help you organize solar proposals, but it is a weak basis for awarding a project on its own.

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Grid Studies04

A solar project can look attractive on an energy-yield spreadsheet and still face difficult connection questions.

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Environmental Assessment05

Solar power can reduce reliance on conventional electricity, but a solar project still changes its surroundings.

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Owner’s Engineering06

A solar project can look nearly complete while important technical questions remain open.

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Plant Performance07

A lower electricity total can raise an urgent question: is the solar plant developing a technical problem?

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Operations & Maintenance08

Two solar operations and maintenance proposals can quote similar annual fees while offering very different services.

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BESS09

Battery storage deserves a clear operating purpose before it receives a budget.

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Hybrid Systems10

Your solar-diesel hybrid system may have sufficient installed capacity, yet still deliver less solar energy than expected.

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