Leaders in technical consultancy and quality assurance services for photovoltaic projects and equipment

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Services

Our services are adapted to each project stakeholder

Our team has the necessary experience and knowledge to support all the key players in the market. We contribute with our knowledge throughout all photovoltaic project phases. This allows us to provide our expertise in all phases of a photovoltaic project.

We want you to feel confident when making a decision.

IPPS AND DEVELOPERS

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If you are developing or operating a PV plant, PI Berlin can help you with:

  • Drafting tender documents for EPC service agreements.
  • Drafting bidding terms for purchasing equipment.
  • Supporting during module, inverter and structure purchase negotiations.
  • Controlling quality during module, inverter, structure and battery manufacture, at source.
  • Controlling module quality on arrival.
  • Carrying out energy yield assessments.
  • Conducting preliminary engineering designs.
  • Supervising the construction and commissioning phase (PAC).
  • TDD and independent quality declarations.
  • On-site inspections.
  • Supporting EPC and O&M agreement negotiations.
  • Advising on O&M service optimisation.

PROJECTS

Our projects speak for themselves

Here are some of the projects to which we have contributed our knowledge and expertise.

Revamping in old PV plants

Spain 2022

11.7MW

Revamping in old PV plants

Location

Spain 2022

Installed power

11.7MW

Customer

Baywa AG

Services

Engineering development focused on Revamping strategy to upgrade several of the oldest PV plants in Spain.

Analysis of the condition of the different electrical equipment
General assessment of the plant
Selection of revamping alternatives
Energy simulations with the objective of assessing energy and monetary gains

Negotiation of module supply contracts

China, 2023

966MW

Negotiation of module supply contracts

Location

China, 2023

Installed power

966MW

Customer

Aquila Capita

Services

Technical negotiation of the supply of modules for Aquila Capital with different Tier 1 manufacturers in the sector. In addition, all inspection processes are carried out, from the actual supervision of manufacturing in China to the arrival of the modules at their destination:

ESG Audits, Factory Audit, Production oversight, PSI, PST, CLC, Post-Shipment (EL & VI on site)

Module quality control

Spain and Portugal

614MW

Module quality control

Location

Spain and Portugal

Installed power

614MW

Customer

Acisa

Services

Control of the different quality processes both at source and in the plant, in order to filter and detect possible findings that could compromise the safety and production of the modules.

Advice on plant construction

Chile (2022)

160MW

Advice on plant construction

Location

Chile (2022)

Installed power

160MW

Customer

Sonnedix

Services

Module quality control: full audit, including ESG aspects, supervision, factory inspection and independent testing at PI Berlin’s ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in China.

Post-installation inspection prior to COD

Larinho, Portugal (2021)

12MW

Post-installation inspection prior to COD

Location

Larinho, Portugal (2021)

Installed power

12MW

Customer

NEC

Services

Technical feasibility of the project
Approval of payment milestones
Provisional Acceptance Inspection (PAC)

Construction supervision

Spain and Portugal (2021-2023)

329MW

Construction supervision

Location

Spain and Portugal (2021-2023)

Installed power

329MW

Customer

NEC

Services

Technical feasibility of the project
Design review
Monthly supervision or with an on-site engineer on a full-time basis
Equipment quality assurance
construction inspection
Approval of payment milestones
Provisional Acceptance Inspection (PAC)

Full-time on-site construction supervision

Santarem, Portugal (2022-2023)

210MW

Full-time on-site construction supervision

Location

Santarem, Portugal (2022-2023)

Installed power

210MW

Customer

NEC

Services

Design review
Equipment quality assurance
construction inspection
Approval of payment milestones
Provisional acceptance inspection

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EXPERIENCE

We only do PV, we are experts in our industry

We are specialists. This is always reflected in the way we work and deliver.

CUSTOMIZED PROJECTS

Every project is unique.

KNOWLEDGE

PI Berlin employees have on average more than 10 years of experience in the PV industry.

WE WORK WITH BANKS

We support you throughout the process of identifying and quantifying risks. Goal: to minimise, transfer or avoid risks.

WE ARE INDEPENDENT

Our opinion is based on facts.

THE NUMBERS TELL THE STORY

More than 16 GW of inspected projects, and 70 GW of modules audited at source.

MODULE EXPERTS

PI Berlin has been directly involved as a consultant in the installation of 20 GW of PV projects globally. To date, PI Berlin has conducted almost 450 audits for more than 150 module manufacturers.

CLIENTS

Aquila_Capital
The detail and professionalism with which PI Berlin is executing the services in one of our most important projects has given us every reason to continue collaborating with them as one of our reference service providers. PI Berlin is a very trustworthy and reliable supplier.
MANUEL RODRÍGUEZ
PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR - AQUILA CAPITAL
BRUC_Energy
Finding a technically qualified team that is committed to your project is not easy, and I have found it at PI Berlin. PI Berlin has become a key partner for BRUC Energy's technical department.
GREGORIO TRIVIÑO
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - BRUC ENERGY
Everwood
PI Berlin has a deep knowledge of the industry and a clear vision on how to approach quality control issues. We consider PI Berlin as a very important asset and a strategic partner in the development and execution of our projects.
MATÍAS GALLEGO
EVERWOOD CAPITAL
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We rely on PI Berlin for its extensive experience in the sector and the high added value it brings to the projects.
JUAN MANUEL FERNÁNDEZ
GLOBAL HEAD OF ASSET MANAGEMENT - SONNEDIX
testimonio-plenium-partners
PI Berlin gives us a lot of security, which makes our day-to-day work much easier. We consider PI Berlin a great ally in the quality control of projects due to its experience and reputation in the sector.
ANA GAMEZ
HEAD OF TECHNICAL PV DEPARTMENT - PLENIUM PARTNERS
testimonio-diverxia
We feel very comfortable with PI Berlin because of their in-depth industry know-how and their ability to find solutions to unforeseen events quickly and efficiently. He emphasizes the flexibility and reliability with which they perform their work.
RICARDO ESCOTO
PURCHASING & LOGISTICS RESPONSIBLE - DIVERXIA
testimonio-powertis
PI Berlin is one of the most reliable partners in the market and enjoys a strong competitive advantage thanks to its high level of specialization in PV technology.
PABLO OTÍN
CEO - POWERTIS
testimonio-frv
From PI Berlin I would highlight their professionalism, reliability, trajectory and the rigor with which they provide the consulting service, trying at all times to know and adapt to our needs.
ALBERTO QUESADA
HEAD OF ENGINEERING - FOTOWATIO RENEWABLE VENTURES (FRV)
testimonio-dominion
If I had to describe PI Berlin in two words they would be: RESPONSIBILITY AND RESULTS. After several years of working together we have managed to break the customer-supplier barrier and operate as one team.
FRANCISCO HERNANDO
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - DOMINION
testimonio-opdenergy
We consider PI Berlin among the preferred partners for our projects, their high technical capacity and reputation allows them to advise us effectively and efficiently in QAQC on a global scale.
DÁMASO ALEGRE
QA MANAGER - OPDE

ABOUT US

We are pioneers in the solar industry.

We have guided the industry through the various market booms across Europe and the world.  
We have grown with the industry and will continue to be there for you.

Creation of the module testing laboratory in China. ISO 17025 accreditation in 2013
Acquisition of the U.S. company Solarbuyer
Incorporation of PI Berlin into the Kiwa Group
2006
2012
2014
2018
2019
2022
Creation of PI Berlin. ISO 17025 (Lab) accreditation in 2009.
Joint Venture with Mitsui Chemicals in Japan
Establishment of PI Berlin's subsidiary in Spain

FAQ

You ask, we answer

PI Berlin offers its services throughout all project phases: from the development, RTB (Ready to Build), construction and operation phases until the asset decommissioning phase.

Yes, all three laboratories located in Berlin (Germany), Suzhou (China) and Ahmedabad (India) are accredited to ISO 17025. The scope of accreditation of the Berlin and Suzhou laboratories can be found here. The scope of the Ahmedabad laboratory can be found here.

Yes, PI Berlin carries out factory audits, monitors the manufacturing and installation process of components, and assists during negotiations of supply agreements.

Yes, PI Berlin can perform high volume infrared, electroluminescence, visual inspection, power rating and insulation testing using mobile equipment.

PI Berlin offers TDD (Technical Due Diligence) services at: pre-financial close, post-commissioning (PAC), end of warranty (FAC), and during an M&A process for either the Buyer or Vendor. We also act on behalf of investors and lenders, as part of the refinancing process of projects.

PI Berlin provides services for every type of module technology that has been commercialised to date (PERC, bifacial, HJT, CdTe, a-SI, TopCon, CIGS, m-type, p-type, etc.).

CONTACT

Now that you know us better, let's get in touch. Learn more about everything we can offer.

PI BERLIN S.L.
DOCTOR ACHÚCARRO, 1 1°D
48011 BILBAO
SPAIN

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