Improving Solar Asset Performance: VDE, Greenbacker & Denowatts | Ep 153

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Today on the Clean Power Hour: Best Practices for Improving Solar Asset Performance. In this episode, Tim Montague is joined by Matt Murphy, COO of Greenbacker Capital, Brian Grenko, VP at VDE Americas, and Dan Leary, Founder & CEO of Denowatts.

Brian Grenko focuses on identifying and mitigating technical risks for solar PV and energy storage projects. Matt Murphy excels in optimizing operations, building strong relationships, and driving efficiency. Dan Leary is the CEO and Founder of Denowatts. Denowatts developed the innovative Deno Digital Twin Benchmarking (DTB) technology.

In this episode, our esteemed panel of guests will share their insights on setting realistic performance expectations for solar assets. We'll uncover the key factors that put solar project performance at risk and how to optimize performance while considering real-world conditions.

Furthermore, the panel explores the common challenges faced by solar asset owners and operators in identifying the root causes of underperformance. Our experts will provide valuable tips on troubleshooting and addressing issues promptly.

One of the highlights of this episode is data analytics and its pivotal role in improving solar asset performance. Our guests will explain how data-driven strategies can provide critical intelligence on system health, predictive maintenance, and performance optimization.

KeyTakeaways

1. The difference between fair market value models and operational models for solar assets
2. The need for conservative solar resource assessments that account for climate change
3. Leveraging data analytics and benchmarking to quickly identify and resolve performance issues
4. The extent and causes of solar underperformance in the market
5. Operational best practices like regular maintenance and equipment upgrades

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