Interview with Stelios Antellis, Astronergy – Chair of the Lifecycle Quality Workstream
What is the Lifecycle Quality Workstream, and why is it important?
The Lifecycle Quality Workstream is a unique platform dedicated to developing expertise, fostering dialogue, and sharing information. It produces and updates best practice guidelines that establish benchmarks in operations and maintenance (O&M), asset management, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), as well as the end-of-life management of solar PV systems.
Our members have achieved key milestones, including publishing the Lifecycle Quality Best Practice Guidelines in 2021. The O&M Best Practice Guidelines, currently at version 5.0, are set to be updated, with the new version launching in February 2025 at the Solar Quality Summit. Additionally, the EPC and Asset Management Best Practice Guidelines have reached version 2.0, reflecting ongoing advancements.
The workstream also developed the Solar Best Practices Mark, a self-certification system based on the recommendations outlined in these guidelines. Furthermore, the best practice guidelines have been translated and adapted for regions such as Tunisia, India, and others, making them accessible to a broader audience.
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What will the future of the Lifecycle Quality Workstream look like?
The Lifecycle Quality Workstream continues to serve as the primary platform for the solar industry to develop best practices, contributing to quality assurance throughout the entire PV value chain. In addition to producing reports and updating existing outputs, the workstream is actively working to expand its resources. A key initiative is the development of a Lifecycle Academy, which will transform the workstream’s materials into structured learning programmes. This academy aims to address the growing skills gap in the sector by providing members with the tools and training they need to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving industry.
The workstream also remains the driving force behind the Solar Quality Summit, an annual event uniting stakeholders committed to solar PV system quality and lifecycle management. The 2025 summit is scheduled for February 18–19 in Barcelona. We warmly invite you to join us, connect with our members, share your insights, and stay informed about the latest trends and achievements in solar quality.
Why should companies join the workstream?
The Lifecycle Quality Workstream is a unique platform for developing know-how, fostering dialogue, and sharing information, while producing and updating best practice guidelines that set benchmarks in O&M, asset management, EPC, and the end-of-life management of solar PV systems.
Our members have worked with external renewable energy experts to create best practice guidelines for regions including Mexico, Tunisia, India, South Africa, and more.
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