Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Business Manager

What are the business models for solar PV installation?

The business models are concentrated around the way rooftops are being utilized for solar PV installation. Accordingly four business models could be discovered in the markets which are explained through the following diagrams. 1.1.1. Solar Roof Rental Model 1.1.2. Solar PPA Model 1.1.3. Solar Leasing Model 1.1.4. Solar Co-operatives Model

How can a company promote solar PV technology?

A company’s ability to devise and deliver value offerings that match customers’ needs is vital in encouraging the adoption of solar PV technology. The extent to which a company can address market needs and deliver value often depends on the business model it has adopted.

Can PV be integrated with energy management services?

PV could be integrated with energy efficiency performance contracting, energy procurement (in restructured markets), and building energy management services, including backup generation. This vision of a distribution utility is most likely to emerge in unbundled markets.

How can a market-centric business model help solar PV companies?

The disruptive nature of solar PV technology, limited awareness and high financial requirements often make solar PV disadvantaged compared with its competition , . A market-centric business model can help solar PV companies address consumers’ concerns while offering solutions to enhance its adoption.

Who supports X- maximizing solar PV integration capacity in energy and power systems?

This work is supported by Business Finland via Project “Solar X- maximizing solar PV integration capacity in energy and power systems (grant number 6844/31/2018)” and the Academy of Finland via the “Digitally mediated decarbon communities in energy transitions (DigiDecarbon)” project research funding (grant number 348210). Appendix 1.

Will there be a pilot project based on a solar power business model?

No pilots as of yet have resulted from this project and the results of the study are not yet available to the public. The Department of Energy (DOE) is currently supporting the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) to develop new PV utility business model concepts via working groups. The results from the working group are expected in early 2008.