What does an EPC service provider do?

As an EPC service provider in the solar sector, we carry out the plant design, purchasing and construction of your solar power plant. As an EPC service provider, we design the plant (Engineering), purchase components and services (Procurement) and construct the power plant (Construction) including the infrastructure.

Who is the EPC contractor?

The EPC contractor is usually appointed by the project developer or the owner (though a company may fulfil more than one of these roles). The data used for the analysis and the table on the left is derived from operating projects of 4MWAC+ on the Wiki-Solar Database, according to these criteria.

Do solar projects need an EPC contract?

In our experience, most utility-scale solar projects use an EPC Contract. An operation and maintenance agreement: This is usually a medium- to long-term Operating and Maintenance Agreement (O&M Agreement) with an Operator. The term of the O&M Agreement will vary from project to project.

Will EPC contracts provide for the handover of a solar facility?

EPC Contracts will not provide for the handover of the solar facility to the Project Company, and the PPA will not become effective until all commissioning and reliability trialling has been successfully completed.

Who is BSR Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC)?

BSR Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) builds, connects and manages utility-scale solar and energy storage projects for developers and investors in the UK and internationally. With more than a decade’s construction experience, working with BSR EPC ensures a professional and technology-focussed service.

What is an EPC contract?

The major advantage of the EPC Contract is that it provides a single point of responsibility. In our experience, most utility-scale solar projects use an EPC Contract. An operation and maintenance agreement: This is usually a medium- to long-term Operating and Maintenance Agreement (O&M Agreement) with an Operator.