by McHale & Associates Inc. | Oct 14, 2026 | Tech Pub Library
Tracker underperformance rarely manifests as alarms. Instead, it quietly erodes energy through small angular errors, actuator drift, control bias, or backtracking misalignment. By the time it appears in monthly KPIs, meaningful revenue has often already been lost....
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Jul 23, 2026 | Tech Pub Library
Soiling losses are easy to assume but difficult to quantify accurately. Many O&M teams attempt to infer soiling directly from raw SCADA data, only to find the signal obscured by sensor noise, poor normalization, or unverified operating conditions. This is where...
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Jul 23, 2026 | Tech Pub Library
Many owners still trigger module cleaning through visual inspection or fixed schedules. While simple, that approach often leads to two avoidable outcomes: cleaning too early and increasing O&M spend before losses justify the work, or cleaning too late and leaving...
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Mar 3, 2026 | Tech Pub Library
Regulatory compliance is critically important at geothermal power plants to ensure that operations meet established environmental, safety, and performance standards. These regulations exist to protect natural resources, public and employee health, and ensure...
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Mar 3, 2026 | Tech Pub Library
In a typical solar project, the Acceptance Performance Test is the final major hurdle after commissioning, before the facility is turned over to the owner. The top-level report is circulated, milestone payments are made, and the report is placed in the O&M...
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Mar 3, 2026 | Tech Pub Library
Ongoing technology upgrades are important for geothermal power plants because they enhance efficiency, reduce operating costs, extend equipment lifespan, and improve overall performance. As the geothermal industry evolves, newer technologies offer opportunities to...
