Payback: <1 Year
Problems:
- Failed 600 Volt inverters with no ‘like’ replacements available
- Replacement 1000 Volt inverters incompatible as they require higher string voltage
- String upgrade expensive
- Inadequate monitoring information
Solution:
- BOOST Platform raises operating voltage to be compatible with new inverters
- Replace 600 V inverters with 1000 V inverters
- Restringing not required
- Provide high resolution monitoring and machine learning diagnostics
Impact:
- Energy production improvement through inverter replacement
- Revenue improvement through situational awareness provided by monitoring
- 32% internal rate of return (IRR) on string imbalance correction alone
- Revenue improvement through situational awareness provided by monitoring