iacharya offers end to end EPC Consultancy in Solar Energy Applications( grid and off grid), Energy Conservation, Energy Audit. The services include techno economic feasibility reports, site selection, technology selection, preparing tender specifications, vendor selection, procurement, erection and implementation, evacuation to the grid and operation and maintanence of the solar farms.

The company along with its partners have been providing comprehensive consultancy services especially for Solar PV Half Grid and Grid Interactive Systems under the earlier GBI Scheme of MNRE and JNNSM of Govt. of India.

ON GRID Consultancy services:-

1. The Comprehensive Consultancy Services have been provided by us will be executed in six Phases as shown below:
a) Phase 1: Feasibility Study
b) Phase 2: Detailed Project Report Preparation
c) Phase 3: Support in Regulatory issues
d) Phase 4: Support in Signing PPA with NVVN
e) Phase 5: Procurement
f) Phase 6: Supervision in Implementation

2. Phase 1: Feasibility study to be carried out for setting up the 5MWp Solar PV Grid connect project in the proposed location(s). The following are the list of activities that would be carried out to fulfill this task.

a. Study of power scenario and Scope for Non conventional energy in proposed region
i. National power scenario
ii. Power scenario in the state
iii. Demand supply gap
iv. Solar Energy at Global and Country level

b. Solar Potential in the proposed location
i. Overview of Solar Technology
ii. Factors governing Solar energy
iii. Solar intensity level at the proposed location

c. Solar resource assessment Site investigation
i. Factors conducive for Solar energy generation
ii. Methodology for site evaluation
iii. Comparison of factors at various locations proposed by NLC

d. Review of Solar PV Technologies
i. Available technology options
ii. Status of industry in the technologies considered

e. Review of Solar PV Technologies with respect to the site
i. Model for computing the energy exported to grid
ii. Comparison of energy generated under the two technology options

f. Available Incentives
i. Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission
ii. Role of Promoter and Power purchaser (NVVN)

g. Commercial evaluation of the project at the proposed site applying certain models

h. Presentation and Recommendation to NLC i. Report preparation and Submission of final report

3. Phase 2: Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the 5 MWp project will be prepared for the chosen location. Contents of DPR would be as follows:
a) Objectives of the project
b) Location and Site details
c) System design, System description and Technical specifications
d) Plant layout, Control room layout
e) Provisional Engineering drawings
f) Requirement of utilities
g) Relevant standards
h) Standard operating procedures
i) Description of power evacuation system and interfacing with the grid
j) Power generation scheme and simulation results
k) O&M requirements along with organizational arrangements
l) Site plan
m) Project implementation schedule
n) Financial analysis and Cash flow

4.Phase 3: Support in Regulatory Issues
a) Guidance and Support for interaction with State Regulators for relevant requirements
b) Guidance and Support for interaction with CERC for Tariff related clarifications

5.Phase 4: Support in Signing PPA with NVVN
a) Identifying statutory clearances required and providing necessary documentary / interaction support
b) Preparation of the Draft PPA in consultation with NLC and NVVN
c) Guidance and support for interaction with local utility company on power evacuation arrangements

6.Phase 5: Procurement
a) Formulation of Tender Enquiry specifications
b) Short listing of EPC contractors
c) Floating of Enquiries to shortlisted EPC contractors
d) Evaluation of offers
e) Preparation of draft contract between NLC and EPC Contractor
f) Preparation and Finalization of maintenance schedule
g) Participation in the discussion between NLC and the contractor
h) Preparation of responses to the queries raised by EPC contractor
i) Placement of contract

7.Phase 6: Supervision of Implementation
a) Guidance in approval of drawings
b) Supervision of project implementation and commissioning activities
c) Support and coordination with EPC contractor in interaction with electrical inspectorate etc. for necessary clearances