Suzlon-CLP’s Veltoor solar PV plant gets world’s first quality certification
- August 29, 2018
Suzlon Energy has announced that the world’s first solar project quality certificate for photovoltaic (PV) power plants has been awarded to the Veltoor solar power project in Telangana, owned by SE Solar Ltd SE Solar is Suzlon’s special purpose vehicle with CLP India. This joint venture marked Suzlon’s and CLP India’s entry into the solar energy sector.
The certificate was conferred by DNV GL, the global quality assurance and risk management company. The certification was carried out according to the service specification ‘DNVGL‑SE‑0078’ Project certification of photovoltaic power plants. It is the world’s first, and currently only, global guideline for certifying solar PV projects, a release from Suzlon said.
The certification by DNV GL awarded to the Veltoor Solar Power Project conforms to all relevant safety features required of a solar park, and demonstrates technical compliance of the project with the globally recognized standards. The certification process encompassed an overall evaluation of the asset with an in-depth review of the design basis, design, grid code compliance, manufacturing process, transport and installation, commissioning and optionally in-service phases.
SE Solar Ltd marked Suzlon’s and CLP India’s entry into the solar energy sector.
CLP India, one of the largest foreign investors in the Indian power sector, and Suzlon Group, one of the leading renewable energy solutions providers in the world, announced their joint venture for a 100 mw solar project at Veltoor in Telangana in 2016.
According to J.P. Chalasani, Group CEO, Suzlon, “The certification from DNV GL is testament to our commitment to high quality projects and we are glad to have clear guidelines from DNV GL for the same. It gives us the confidence that we are on the right path as we expand our renewable energy footprint to deliver value to our stakeholders.”
Featured photograph shows a picturesque overview of the 100-mw Veltoor solar PV project of SE Solar in Telangana.