What are ground-mounted solar panels?
Ground-mounted solar panels are conventional solar panels installed on frames or poles fixed to the ground and used to support photovoltaic (PV) panels for electricity generation.
The systems are either fixed-tilt, with modules arranged in arrays at a constant angle offering stability and ease of installation, or are tracking, where the arrays will follow the sun as it makes its daily journey across the sky. Tracking systems are more efficient from a generation perspective, often in the region of 20%, but introduce engineering complexity and commercial risk.
OWC has a cutting-edge team familiar with recent trends in the ground-mounted solar market and rich experience with key stakeholders, including manufacturers, contractors and asset managers.
Where we work in Solar
Floating photovoltaic (FPV) technology is still in its infancy, so our dedicated renewable energy consultants can work with you to provide market-leading support for your project.
What are ground-mounted solar panels? Ground-mounted solar panels are conventional solar panels installed on frames or poles fixed to the ground and used to support photovoltaic (PV) panels for electricity generation. The systems are either fixed-tilt, with modules arranged in arrays at a constant angle offering stability and ease of installation, or are tracking, where […]
For your rooftop solar panel needs, our solar experts can help. With experience in over 20 countries, we provide due diligence in solar panel rooftop installations as well as provide support in all stages of a rooftop solar project. What is a rooftop solar PV system? Rooftop PV is a photovoltaic system that has its […]
What we do
OWC supports all stages of a ground-mounted solar project, offering services to lenders, owners and developers including:
Independent Engineering
- Technical due diligence services
- Key project risk assessment and mitigation for projects ranging from early development to operation
Owner’s Engineering
- Planning support
- Tender support
- Project management
- Design reviews
- Construction monitoring
- Testing and commissioning support
- Operational monitoring
Analytical Services
- Energy resource assessment (theoretical and operational)
- Feasibility studies
- Design optimisation
- Levelised Cost of Energy (LCoE) optimisation
Mitigate risks across your renewable energy project. We can work with you to foresee every aspect of your project, eliminating the risk of delay and unplanned costs.
Having a comprehensive view of your project is key for success. As your dedicated renewable energy consultants, we’ll provide an expert objective perspective to guide decision-making.
Utilise decades of renewable energy engineering experience in your next project. We’re focused on delivering, operating, and financing your energy projects at a competitive price point.
The value we bring
Services provided at all project stages, from system design and yield forecasting to construction and project management.
Experienced technical due diligence provider on real ground-mounted PV projects.
Demonstrable track record supporting clients in Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) bid preparation.
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Renewable energy consultancy OWC today announces that it was appointed as technical advisor for Kansai Electric Power Company (Kansai) to support the Japanese utility’s recent investment in Norwegian floating offshore wind specialist Odfjell Oceanwind. As technical advisor, OWC provided technical due diligence services to support Kansai in its management and investment decision. The technical due […]
Renewable energy consultancy OWC has opened an office in Spain to back the country’s renewable energy ambitions, with particular emphasis on the country’s floating offshore wind plans. Ana Pirrone has been appointed to lead the office. OWC’s office in Spain will be based in Madrid at the following address: P.º de Recoletos, 5, Centro, 28004 […]
Ahead of next week’s Offshore Technology Conference Asia (OTC Asia), taking place in Kuala Lumpur, our battery energy storage systems (BESS) consultants discuss the current market climate for BESS in Malaysia, the technology’s critical importance to supporting the country’s energy transition goals, and the challenges that require addressing to support BESS development. The Malaysian National […]
