As solar assets age and performance expectations rise, remediation and repowering are emerging as critical strategies for extending project life and protecting returns. In this interview, Candace Wood, Tyler Goodell, James Timmins and David Grobe of Everpoint Services share practical insights into how complex solar recovery projects are assessed, planned and delivered, and why they are increasingly favoured over conventional maintenance or
full rebuilds.
PES: We appreciate the opportunity to gain your insights into this evolving sector.
To begin, could you provide an overview of what solar remediation and repowering involve and how they differ from standard operations and maintenance (O&M) or
repair work?
Candace Wood: Solar remediation and repowering typically involve a greater level of labor, planning and execution compared to standard O&M or routine repair work. While O&M activities are generally focused on preventative maintenance and addressing isolated issues, remediation and repowering deal with broader, system-level challenges that impact overall site performance.
Remediation usually focuses on identifying and correcting widespread or recurring issues within an existing system, such as defective components, installation-related problems, or underperforming strings.