In this pv magazine Webinar, we will review various risks faced by solar assets, such as permitting and interconnection rejections, actions that may void a warranty, extended production outages, and thermal events.
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Every solar project begins with the expectation of a smooth build, timely commissioning, and consistent, profitable cash flow to the system owner. However, reality often tells a different story. All too often, the problems that derail a promising project start early, and could have been easily avoided. These mistakes can lead to very expensive problems down the line, up to and including fires.
What are the potential pitfalls of a solar project that can damage return on investment, and how can developers and asset owners prevent these risks? In this pv magazine Webinar, together with the experts from Clean Energy Associates (CEA), we will review various risks faced by solar assets, such as permitting and interconnection rejections, actions that may void a warranty, extended production outages, and thermal events. Using specific project examples and case studies, they will illustrate the financial impact of these failures.
Nicholas Hudson, principal engineer, and Ankil Sanghvi, senior engineering manager at CEA, will shed light on how thermal events and other costly safety issues are often driven by preventable failures.
pv magazine Webinar content:
- How to avoid unnecessary cost and schedule overruns due to incorrect planning, design and equipment selection
- Overview of preventable issues that lead to thermal events and fires
- Quantifying the impact of these issues on the profitability of a solar project
- Q&A
Questions can be submitted beforehand in the comments window when registering or in the chat during the live webinar. Ryan Kennedy, editor at pv magazine USA, will be the moderator of this webinar.
Registration for this pv magazine Webinar is free of charge.
Speakers
Nicholas Hudson | Principal Engineer, Clean Energy Associates
Nicholas Hudson, a seasoned professional with over 13 years of engineering services experience, plays a pivotal role within CEA’s Engineering Services team in North America. Before his work in the solar industry, Mr. Hudson held a lead structural engineer position at an EPC firm in the petrochemical sector.
Before his work in the solar industry, Mr. Hudson held a lead structural engineer position at an EPC firm in the petrochemical sector. His expertise also extended to blast-resistant design and addressing extreme wind zones. Notably, Mr. Hudson has experience with both greenfield and brownfield sites.
Mr. Hudson’s credentials include a Professional Engineering license from the State of Texas. He holds a B.S. in Civil and Structural Engineering and a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University. His multifaceted background positions him as an asset in advancing clean energy solutions.
Ankil Sanghvi | Senior Engineering Manager, Clean Energy Associates
With over 9 years of experience in the PV solar industry, Ankil Sanghvi brings a wealth of knowledge to his role as Senior Engineering Manager at Clean Energy Associates. At CEA, he is responsible for inspection and testing services, commissioning support services. Ankil’s team has completed 750 safety inspections on commercial rooftops, ground mounts, carports, and utility systems across 13 countries. Ankil has personally supported over 17 fire investigations as a PV expert onsite.
Ankil graduated from Arizona State University, where he received his Master's degree in the field of Solar Energy Engineering and Commercialization. He served as Solar Power Plant Engineer at TUV Rheinland PTL, performing PV power plant audits, commissioning, and testing services. Ankil completed his research in Solar Reliability and Durability under the mentorship of Dr. Mani Tamizhmani, a world-renowned scientist, and an expert in photovoltaics.
Moderators
Ryan Kennedy | Editor, pv magazine USA
Ryan joined pv magazine in 2021, bringing experience from a top residential solar installer, and a U.S.-based inverter manufacturer. He holds a degree in Management with a certification in Sustainable Business Practices from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and is currently pursuing a Master of Energy and Environmental Management degree at the University of Connecticut.
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