For those thinking of constructing solar power plants

The construction of a solar power plant requires numerous different applications and notifications, including an application to the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for the approval of the project plan. It may also require actions to the local government and local communities surrounding the construction site, land-related procedures including those for woodland development and conversion of farmland, and the preparation of technical materials that necessitate specialist knowledge, including on structure strength calculation.
Some businesses may face difficulties with these procedures despite their aspirations to help mitigate global warming and achieve a carbon free society by erecting and operating solar power plants.
We provide them with support by capitalizing on the experience, expertise and advantages of the West Group in constructing a large number of solar power plants.

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  Environmental Impact Assessment

  Prior to the construction of a solar power plant, you may be required to conduct an environmental impact assessment in compliance with the standards of the relevant local government.

  • We will help you to carry out on-site surveys and prepare the materials necessary for the procedures.

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  Woodland Development Permit

  In developing woodland to construct a solar power plant there, it is compulsory to file an application for a woodland development permit and obtain the permit.

  • We will help you to prepare the materials necessary for the application for a woodland development permit and undertake the application procedures.

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  Actions to Local Government and Neighboring Local Communities

  You will have long-term relationships with the local government concerned with the location of the power plant and the neighboring inhabitants. You will need to develop friendly relationships with them.

  • We will help you with the greeting to the local government and the organization of local briefings.

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  Design, Evaluation and Inspection

  Appropriate design and work at the construction stage is essential for the long-term stable operation of a power plant.

  • We will conduct an evaluation of the design.
  • We will conduct inspections at the time of completion to evaluate the equipment.

For those who own solar power plants

We think that 20 years of stable power generation and the maintenance and increase of power production are essential for the power generation business.
To achieve the stable operation of a solar power plant and the maintenance and increase of its power production, it is necessary to perform regular inspections, investigate the conditions of solar cell modules and other power generation equipment and repair faulty parts. However, these measures are sufficiently implemented at only a limited number of power plants.
Upon receiving a request from an owner, we will undertake an investigation of the power generation efficiency of its power generation equipment and its problems, proposals for improvement and repair services in the name of the engineering consulting service.
To improve the quality of the engineering consulting service, we conduct the joint development and improvement of measuring instruments with manufacturers.

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  Maintaining and Increasing Power Production

  We carry out regular inspections and surveys of solar cell modules, power conditioners and other power generation equipment to learn their statuses. If any problems are observed, we will take remedial actions such as the replacement of equipment and repairs.

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  Introduction of New Methods and Technologies

  We review the inspection method and details of the maintenance and management of solar power plants day by day to change them for the better. We also positively introduce new technologies in a bid to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance services.

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  Tuning and Setting of Power Conditioners

  The tuning and setting of power conditioners can only be carried out by manufacturers’ engineers and other limited personnel. We will carry them out in order to provide faster response actions against problems.
  * This service is available for models for which our engineers have completed the manufacturer’s training course.

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  Development and Improvement of Measuring Instruments and Others

  We work together with manufacturers to improve and develop measuring instruments to be used in maintenance work with a view to achieving greater accuracy.
  In addition, we are involved in the development and improvement of power conditioners by providing advice to manufacturers

Feel free to contact us in the first instance.