Solar O&M Shortcuts Lead to Higher Costs Later, Experts Say

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“Cutting corners on the full “scope of service” contract, which includes site maintenance such as vegetation management and equipment checks, often leads to higher overall costs over the course a project’s lifetime, according to new research published by kWh Analytics and conducted separately by Wood Mackenzie and Origis Services, a unit of solar developer Origis Energy that provides O&M for internal projects and other owners.”