1 MW Solar Plant – Complete Technical & Commercial Breakdown
🔋 System Specifications:
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Total Capacity: 1,000 kW DC (1 MW)
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Panels Required: 1,800-2,200 x 450W-550W panels
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Space Requirement: 4-5 acres (or 20,000-25,000 sq. ft. rooftop)
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Daily Generation: 4,000-5,500 kWh (annual ~1.5-2 million units)
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Grid Connection: 11kV or 33kV (requires NEPRA license)
💡 Key Components:
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Solar Modules:
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Recommended: LONGi 585W bifacial or Jinko Tiger Neo 610W
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String Configuration: 28-32 panels per string
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Central Inverters:
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Options: Huawei SUN2000-100KTL / Sungrow SG250HX
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Quantity: 10-12 units (100kW each)
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Mounting Structure:
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Galvanized steel (ground mount) or aluminum (rooftop)
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Tracking systems available (+15-25% output)
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Balance of System:
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DC combiner boxes
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11kV/33kV transformer
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SCADA monitoring system
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💰 Financials (2024 Estimates):
| Item | Cost (USD) | Cost (PKR) |
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| Equipment | $550,000-$700,000 | 154-196 million |
| Civil Works | $100,000-$150,000 | 28-42 million |
| Grid Connection | $50,000-$80,000 | 14-22 million |
| Total CAPEX | $700,000-$930,000 | 196-260 million |
📈 ROI Analysis:
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Annual Savings: 18-24 million PKR (at PKR 12-15/unit)
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Payback Period: 5-7 years
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Project Life: 25+ years
⚡ Energy Output:
| Month | Daily Avg (kWh) | Monthly (kWh) |
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| Summer | 5,000-5,500 | 150,000-165,000 |
| Winter | 3,500-4,000 | 105,000-120,000 |
🏗️ Implementation Timeline:
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Feasibility Study: 2-4 weeks
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NEPRA Approval: 3-6 months
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Installation: 4-6 months
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Commissioning: 2-4 weeks
✅ Top EPC Contractors in Pakistan:
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Hisel Power
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Pakistan Solar Traders
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Hadi Electric
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SkyElectric (Zong Project Specialists)
⚠️ Key Considerations:
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Must obtain Generation License from NEPRA
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Requires environmental impact assessment
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17% sales tax applies on equipment
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Land lease costs if not owned
🌱 Green Benefits:
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Annual CO₂ reduction: ~1,200 tons
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Equivalent to planting 30,000 trees
📜 Regulatory Requirements:
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NEPRA Generation License
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EPA Approval
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Grid Code Compliance (NTDC/DISCO)
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PPA if selling to grid
🔍 Suitable For:
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Textile mills
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Universities
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Industrial zones
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Shopping malls
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Housing societies
💡 Emerging Trends:
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Hybrid systems with battery storage (10-20% capacity)
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Floating solar options for water bodies
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Solar+wind hybrid configurations
For a customized 1MW project proposal including:
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Detailed technical drawings
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Financial modeling
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EPC contractor comparisons
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Regulatory compliance roadmap
Please provide:
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Site location
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Land/rooftop details
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Current electricity consumption
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Preferred financing model (CAPEX/OPEX/Lease)
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