Improving O&M Operational Efficiency: Gina Binnard, Belectric

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Improving O&M Operational Efficiency PV Reliability, Operations & Maintenance Workshop, 07 May 2014 Gina Binnard, Director of System Performance

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Improving O&M Operational EfficiencyPV Reliability, Operations & Maintenance Workshop, 07 May 2014Gina Binnard, Director of System Performance

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OUTLINE

• Introduction– Belectric Introduction– System Performance “O&M” Introduction

• Operational Efficiency – Definition– Efficiency Control Knobs

• Examples – Contracting for Efficiency– Analytics for Efficiency– Communications for Efficiency

• Wrap Up

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BELECTRIC: Company ProfilePrivately held PV system integrator: Development, EPC, O&MExperienced, with product patents dating back to 2001About 2,000 employees in 20 countriesPerformance Guarantees: Energy, Performance Ratio, Availability

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ReportingAsset 

Management

O&M Contract 

Negotiations

O&M Test Methods

O&M Budget + Scope

Contract Management

Optimal Plant Layout

Planned Maintenance

FieldMonitoring, Notifications

Performance Analysis

O&M Performance Guarantee

Plant Data 

Engineering Field Support

EPC Contract Negotiations

CommissionPlant Testing

EPC Test Methods

EPC Performance Guarantee

PG Assessment

Emergency ResponseField

BELECTRIC: System Performance (“O&M“)

Energy Model

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Efficiency: Definition & Control Knobs

Operational Efficiency => The capability of an enterprise to deliver high quality products and services in a cost‐effective manner.

Contracting For Efficiency

Analytics For Efficiency

Communication For Efficiency

General Approach is Easy:• Bolster Numerator• Drop Denominator• Special emphasis on topics that affect both

Operational Efficiency  =Service Quality and Scope

Time, Effort, Cost

Example Control Knobs:

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Performance Guarantee ‐Procedure• Procedure Complicated/Unclear => Excessive Analyst Hours

Ideally: Analysts quickly understand procedure and reach similar conclusions.

• Efficiency Improvements Via:– Data filtering, filling, and processing specified– Spreadsheet in advance, tested, included with contract– Test Uncertainty method spelled out– Flexibility granted to move quickly past obstacles– Performance Guarantee goals spelled out to guide decisions

Contracting For Efficiency

Performance Guarantee Process Settle Time

2011, new & novel PG 1+ years

2012, matured PG 1‐2 months

2013, streamlined PG 1‐2 weeks

2014, published standards 1‐2 weeks

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Performance Bonuses• PG Targets to match Financial Targets => Given• Beyond PG Target => Share the Revenue Upside• O&M highly motivate to maximize revenue• Efficiency gains through innovative solutions

Bonus Structure Matters• Are bonus targets reasonably achievable?• Are bonus levels worthwhile?• Are bonus reasonably balanced with Penalties? 

Contract Scope Flexibility Matters• Industry Basics => Specifying a baseline scope is good• Beyond Basics => O&M provider drives scope• Outcome => time & resources spent on best returns

Contracting For Efficiency

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=> Module Washing

• Wash to meet Customer’s goals (Performance Guarantee)• Wash to avoid meaningful Penalties• Wash to gain meaningful Bonuses• Don’t wash if Outcome is not meaningful

Analytics for Efficiency

Flexibility

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– Fast data analysis to rank lowest performers

– Field focuses on the worst offenders first. 

– Lesser offenders addressed later to match performance guarantee, bonus, or budget

– Skip full field default testing approach 

– Identify appropriate frequency

=> Low Performing ArraysAnalytics for Efficiency

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Track/Quantify Failure Events and Error Codes to:• Develop a better preventative program• Reduce field troubleshooting time• Prevent over‐ or under‐ stocking spare parts• Focus training efficiently

=> Failure and Error Code StatisticsAnalytics for Efficiency

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Communication Matters!

Internal Communications

Monitor

Field

Engineer

Contract

Communication for Efficiency

Documentation, Scheduling, and Protocols:

• Documentation => collection system for efficient sharing, training, collaboration 

• Schedules => that make the most of truck roles and technical expertise 

• Protocols => to push quickly past first level event verifications & responses

• Protocols => to engage technical and field expertise at appropriate times

• Protocols => to improve adherence to contract obligations & limitations

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Communication Matters!

External Communications

Communication for Efficiency

Monitor

Owner

Utility

Energy Broker

Notification & Response Policies:• Reduces plant trip recovery time 

(hours).• Helps quickly verify grid trips vs 

plant events, and initiate appropriate response action

• Prevents information repeat• Provides energy brokers with 

better plant output forecasts• Reduces response discussions

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•Headquarters Germany: •BELECTRIC, Wadenbrunner Str. 10, •97509 Kolitzheim, Phone: +49 9385 9804 – 0, •Email: [email protected]

BELECTRIC – The better electric.Belectric Americas: Gina BinnardDirector, System PerformancePhone: +1‐510‐896‐3315

Email: [email protected]

Thank You for your time!