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X-IT Deal Flow
Start to Finish

X-IT Deal Flow
Start to Finish

Information Gathering

  • Gather 12 months of electricity bills.
  • Identify tariff structure, demand charges, and consumption patterns.
  • Assess load profile (peak vs off-peak usage).

Customer Needs Analysis

  • Understand operational hours, critical loads, and expansion plans.
  • Clarify if backup power or battery storage is required.
  • Define financial goals (cost savings vs energy independence).

Site Inspection

  • Technical Survey
  • Roof Type/ground space measurement & structural integrity.
  • Shading analysis, azimuth, tilt, and irradiance data.
  • Electrical infrastructure check (transformers, switchgear, DB boards).

Risk & Compliance Checks

  • Grid connection feasibility.
  • Safety requirements: working at heights, access, fall arrest points.
  • Local regulations, permits, and utility approvals.

Proposal & Feasibility

  • System Design
  • PV sizing based on load and available space.
  • Yield simulations (PVsyst/Helioscope).
  • Consider storage, genset integration, and rapid shutdown requirements.

Financial Model (PPA Funding)

  • Tariff comparison (customer pays per kWh).
  • Show expected savings over contract term.
  • Define contract period, escalation rate, and buyout options.

PPA Funding Approval/Steps

  • Due Diligence
  • Customer credit assessment.
  • Validation of utility bills and consumption data.
  • Technical review of EPC design.

PPA Agreement

  • Finalization of tariff, contract length, legal terms.
  • CAPEX Funded, customer pays per kWh (OPEX).
  • Deal Acceptance
  • Customer signs PPA.
  • Project is approved for execution.

HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) Pre-Build

  • HSE Risk Assessment
  • Working at heights → anchor points, lifelines, harnesses.
  • Electrical safety → lockout/tagout, arc-flash risk.
  • Fire prevention → rapid shutdown compliance, fire extinguishers.
  • Environmental care → waste disposal, dust/noise mitigation.

Method Statements & Training

  • Toolbox talks with all workers.
  • PPE requirements (helmets, gloves, boots, harnesses).
  • Emergency response plan.

Operations & Maintenance (Post-Build)

  • Preventative maintenance schedule.
  • Remote monitoring (performance ratio, yield reports).
  • Fault detection & rectification.
  • Safety audits and compliance renewals.

Build Process (EPC Execution)

1. Mobilization

Logistics planning, material delivery, scaffolding & site setup.
Safety barriers, signage, and access control.

2. Construction

Mounting structures installed.
Panels mounted and stringing completed.
DC cabling, combiner boxes, and inverters installed.
AC integration to main DB/transformer.

3. Quality & Safety Checks

Mechanical & electrical inspections.
Insulation resistance and IV curve testing.
Earthing and surge protection verification.

4. Commissioning

Grid synchronization with utility approval.
SCADA/monitoring system integration.
Handover documents & training for customer.

Summary:

Commercial Solar EPC Deal Flow

  1. Information Gathering
    Collect utility bills & energy usage → Understand current costs
    Site Inspection & Needs Analysis
  2. Site visit → Assess roof/land space → Identify customer requirements
  3.  System Design & Proposal
    Tailored PV solution → Grid-tied / Hybrid / Storage options
  4. Financing (PPA)
    Zero upfront cost → Secure funding through Candi → Deal acceptance
  5. Health, Safety & Engineering (HSE)
    Risk assessments → PPE, anchor points, safety lines → Compliance checks
  6. Construction & Build
    Installation of panels, inverters & balance of system → Testing & commissioning
  7. Handover & O&M
    System sign-off → Monitoring → Maintenance & long-term support

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KwaZulu-Natal