Our revamping and repowering solutions for PV systems

Increase the performance and power of your photovoltaic (PV) system with turnkey revamping and repowering.

Revamping and repowering interventions for PV systems

Despite their average lifespan of about 30 years, PV systems can begin to show signs of obsolescence as early as ten years after installation. Even with constant maintenance, a natural reduction in performance occurs over time, leading to a decline in renewable energy production.

That's where we step in, with revamping and repowering solutions designed to give your plant new life and power.

BayWa r.e. has already revamped and repowered 125 MW and has an ongoing project portfolio of more than 130 MW.

What are revamping and repowering initiatives for PV assets?

Over the years, technological advances have led to increasingly efficient PV modules that produce more energy for the same size. This development facilitates revamping and repowering initiatives in PV systems that were installed ten or more years ago.

In revamping, old modules (and, if deemed appropriate, inverters and mounting structures) are replaced to maintain the power originally installed in the system. This can reduce the asset’s overall footprint..

With repowering, the entire surface area freed up by dismantling the old modules is used for new ones, resulting in a significant increase in installed power.

In both cases, the performance and efficiency of the systems increase significantly, allowing the investment incurred for the intervention to be paid back in a shorter or longer time.

Our process for maximizing your plant's yield starts with performance analysis and identification of inefficiencies. The discussion with the client, based on an initial technical-economic analysis, allows for agreement on the possible revamping or repowering intervention, which our team can perform at every stage, from authorization to commissioning.

We offer turnkey revamping and repowering solutions, including taking care of paperwork and energy supply contracts, so you can focus solely on your business.

The benefits of PV revamping and repowering with BayWa r.e.

Increased productivity and performance of your plant

Extension of the useful life of your PV asset

Significant reduction in extraordinary maintenance costs

The activities planned for revamping and repowering

By renovating your system with BayWa r.e., you gain access to a comprehensive and professional service to improve performance, increase productivity, and extend the life of your PV system.

Here are the main activities planned for revamping and repowering:

  • Feasibility studies and performance simulation

  • Selection of optimal technologies and comparison of different options

  • Support during the authorization stages

  • Engineering and construction management activities

  • Purchase of components through our preferred channels

  • PV system commissioning and monitoring

Technologies

Rooftop PV

Rely on BayWa r.e. to install a solar power system on the roof of your new or pre-existing warehouse, commercial, industrial, or logistics building.

Ground-mounted PV

Unlock your land’s full potential with a ground-mounted solar facility.

Floating-PV

Turning unused bodies of water into powerful renewable energy assets.

Agri-PV

Sustainable food and solar power, on the same land at the same time.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Integrated storage helps balance grids and keep energy supplies consistent.

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