Technical Due Diligence for PV Projects
Reducing Investment Risk in PV Projects
Investing in photovoltaic projects without independent technical verification can lead to costly surprises. Overestimated energy yields, unsuitable component selections, unresolved permitting constraints or suboptimal layout designs may only become apparent after significant capital has been committed.
Independent technical due diligence helps identify technical, regulatory and performance risks early, providing investors and developers with a reliable basis for decision-making.
Voltares performs independent technical assessments of photovoltaic projects at different development stages. Our review covers system design, yield calculations, permitting status and technical documentation to verify project assumptions and identify potential risks.
The outcome is a transparent technical assessment that supports informed investment decisions and improves project bankability.
Tools
Independent technical evaluation of photovoltaic projects at different stages of development, reviewing key technical assumptions, system configuration and project documentation.
Independent review of existing energy yield assessments and technical reports, including verification of modelling assumptions, input data and loss parameters.
Preparation of independent energy yield calculations based on available project data, including irradiation datasets, system configuration and loss assumptions.
Technical review of plant layout and component configuration, including recommendations for optimization based on site conditions, grid constraints and project parameters.
Assessment of the technical aspects of project permits and regulatory approvals to identify potential constraints affecting project development or operation.
Preparation of structured technical due diligence reports summarizing findings, risk assessment and recommendations, delivered in formats suitable for investors, developers or financial institutions.
Consultant
Roman Burger
Experience
Over seven years of experience in wind energy consulting and project development, supporting projects from site feasibility assessments to technical planning and permitting. He has contributed to the development of three wind parks across all project phases and carried out numerous wind farm layout and design studies. His work includes coordination of environmental documentation and UVE submissions, including the Siegläss–Pöttelsdorf wind project. He works extensively with QGIS and AutoCAD for site analysis, layout design and technical planning, and has practical experience with Austrian environmental and spatial planning procedures. Project experience includes developments across Europe.