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Ensuring Quality and Reliability: The Importance of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) in the Renewable Energy Industry

Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) are a critical quality control process designed to verify that equipment and systems meet specified criteria and perform as intended before they are deployed in industries like hydropower, wind energy, and solar power. In this short post, we will explore the significance of FAT, the key considerations for asset owners and manufacturers, and industry-specific insights for successful FAT planning and execution.

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Hydroelectric Projects: Conceptualization, Commissioning, and Operations (3 of 3)

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Explore valuable insights and experiences from a seasoned Project Manager and Maintenance Engineer on operating hydroelectric projects. Discover the challenges and benefits of local operations, shared resources, seasonal maintenance, and fully remote operations. Gain practical knowledge to optimize plant efficiency, labor costs, and emergency preparedness. Join the discussion on the future of hydroelectric plant operations and share your thoughts on the best approaches for successful management.

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Hydroelectric Projects: Conceptualization, Commissioning and Operations (2 of 3)
Caruachi hydroelectric project, Venezuela

Hydroelectric Projects: Conceptualization, Commissioning and Operations (2 of 3)

I’m continuing with the series of posts related to my experience with different Hydroelectric Projects, in Venezuela and in Canada, from the point of view of a Project Manager, Plant Manager and Maintenance Engineer.

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Hydroelectric Projects: Conceptualization, Commissioning and Operations (1 of 3)

In a series of posts I (Javier) will write about my experience with different Hydroelectric Projects, in Venezuela and in Canada, from the point of view of a Project Manager, a Maintenance Engineer, and a Plant Manager, different roles that I have been held for the past 16 years. I think that this experience can be transferred to other fields on the renewable energy industry, like solar, wind, tidal and geothermal. I invite you folks to share your own experiences as well, and in fact suggest themes to talk about, in regards of renewable energy projects in general.

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