Technical due diligence of PV projects: 8.2 Group's audit expertise for secure investments

Technical due diligence is a key tool for risk assessment.

The 8.2 Group offers a structured, in-depth review process for photovoltaic projects, which supports both equity investors and financing banks in the technical evaluation.
Technical due diligence covers all relevant aspects of the project development and implementation process — from site analysis to evaluation of operational management.

In particular, the following are investigated:

• Site suitability (e.g. radiation, shading, topography)
• Contractual protection of site space
• Network connection options and contracts
• Project implementation timeline and milestones
• Cost structure and plausibility of investment and operating costs
• Technical design and plant planning
• Simulated power yields and yield model assumptions
• Technical evaluation of the main components envisaged
• Status of approval procedures (e.g. land use planning, building permit)
• Contractual and technical structure of the EPC contract
• Technical regulations of the O&M contract

The 8.2 Group has many years of international experience in auditing hundreds of solar projects worldwide.

Deep technical understanding, reliable methods and complete independence from manufacturers, project developers or investors ensure an objective assessment of project quality. The 8.2 Group audit reports provide a transparent basis for decision-making on investments, acquisitions or financing commitments — in particular with regard to technical feasibility, implementation risks and long-term operational stability. Further information on due diligence methodology and reference projects is available on request.

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