4 FAQs about Procurement of 40kWh pv distributions for steel plants

How do I select a commercial solar PV provider?

The US Department of Energy's Seven Steps to Selecting a Commercial Solar PV Provider summarizes the steps to contracting with an installer and provides downloadable documents such as a Solar PV RFP and Procurement Guidance Template and a Solar PV Cost Proposal Template that can help you issue an RFP.

What is the trade-off decision-making in solar PV equipment?

Given the wide variety of solar PV equipment and design choices, there is a wide range of prices ($/kWh) and system annual kWh production. The “best value” selection methodology is ideally suited to facilitating this critical trade-off decision-making between price and performance.

Who determines the final content of a solar PV solicitation?

The final content of a solar PV solicitation is determined by agency contract officers, attorneys, and engineers. They ensure that the content is up-to-date with the latest regulations, codes, and standards applicable to solar PV.

Can a contractor suggest a PV system size?

After the contract award, the Contractor can recommend PV system sizes at their discretion, as long as the total aggregated PV system size is within plus/minus 10% of the original estimate. Certain buildings can be added or subtracted, subject to Governmental approval.

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