3. End of operation

3.1 Transfer of the plant to the owner

The lifespan of PV installations should not be confused with the duration of the purchase contract for the electricity produced. While purchase contracts are generally for 20 years, the actual lifespan of a photovoltaic installation is estimated at over 40 or 50 years, using quality components and with regular maintenance.

At the end of a purchase contract, several options are available.

In the case of a roof or land lease, the owner of the property generally becomes the owner of the solar power plant.

Very few PV power plants have exceeded the term of their purchase contract. The transfer of power plants is usually the result of a...

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Bibliography

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Standards and norms

Protection contre les chocs électriques. - CEI 60364-4-41 - 2001
Photovoltaic systems – Procedures for temperature and irradiance corrections of measured IV characteristics. - CEI 60891 - 2019
Photovoltaic devices – Measurement of current-voltage characteristics. - CEI 60904-1 - 2006
Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM). - CEI 61000 - 2007
Crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules...

Regulations

Multi-year energy plans (PPE)

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Technical assessments recognized by insurers for roof integration structures and systems: Avis Techniques (ATEC), Appréciations Techniques d'Expérimentation (ATEx) issued by the CCFAT, Enquêtes Techniques Nouvelles (ETN).

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