A PV system can function technically – and still disappoint financially. The economic viability analysis combines yield, costs and risks into a substantiated decision basis.
ObjectiveSubstantiated financial assessment
ResultCash flow, returns, sensitivities
ForInvestors, operators, acquisition review
FocusRisks, assumptions, plausibility
Typical Use Cases
- Acquisition review: Plausibility of yields, costs and risks prior to purchase
- Refinancing: Bank/investor discussions with a substantiated data basis
- Portfolio assessment: Is the system performing economically as expected?
- Decisions: Repowering, expansion, storage, O&M optimisation
What Is Assessed
YieldPlausibility, degradation, availability, risks
CostsO&M, insurance, lease, maintenance, CAPEX
FinancialsCash flow, amortisation, returns, scenarios
Useful Inputs
- System size, location, orientation/tilt
- Yield data or yield assumptions/forecasts
- Feed-in tariff / PPA / market price assumptions
- Investment costs (CAPEX) and operating costs (OPEX/O&M)
- Financing (interest, term), taxes/levies (if relevant)
- Degradation, availability, maintenance plan
Important: The quality of an economic viability analysis stands and falls with the assumptions.
That is why assumptions are checked for plausibility and presented as scenarios (best / realistic / worst).
FAQ
What is the difference between a yield assessment and an economic viability analysis?
Yield assessment = technical evaluation of yield/shortfall. Economic viability analysis = financial impact incl. risks and scenarios.
What inputs are required?
Yield/assumptions, costs, feed-in tariff/PPA, financing, degradation/availability and project duration.
Who benefits from this?
Investors/acquisition reviews, operators facing decisions or refinancing, and anywhere significant capital is at stake.
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