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ObjectiveRisk & quality assessment
ScopeTechnical, documentation, plausibility
FocusYield, quality, O&M risks
ResultDecision-making basis
Background
An investor was planning to acquire a solar park/portfolio. An independent technical review was required to assess construction quality, data reliability, risks and the plausibility of yield assumptions.
Key Questions
- Is the technical condition plausible and well-documented?
- What risks exist (components, design, execution, O&M)?
- How robust are the yield and cost assumptions?
Approach
- Document review: Plans, commissioning records, test protocols, component lists, maintenance records.
- Plausibility checks: Yield data vs. location, availability, deviations.
- Sample on-site inspection: Visual check, workmanship, cable routing, protection concepts, anomalies.
- Risk matrix: Assessment by probability of occurrence / impact.
- Recommendations: Measures, priorities and, where applicable, price/contract relevance.
Results
A structured technical due diligence report was produced with a clear assessment of data reliability, technical risks and recommended action – providing a substantiated basis for the purchase/contract/pricing decision.
Outcome: Technical transparency before purchase, reduced risks, stronger negotiating position and plannable measures.
Value for the Client
- Early identification of deal-breakers
- Risk transparency (technical & economic)
- Structured decision-making basis for the investment