Alectris, the global provider of operations and maintenance service for solar industry, has  announced the completion of a 11.5 MW project in Jordan in collaboration with Mase, a key player in the O&M and management of commercial and utility-scale solar PV plants.

The project saw both firms join forces to deliver enhanced O&M and asset management services to the plant.
 
Beginning in 2016, the partnership saw Mase take responsibility of field operations and maintenance services on location, while Alectris provided operations and legacy expertise in global asset care along with the Actis system.
 
The ambitious partnership model from Alectris and Mase was specifically designed to formalise, expedite and autonomise asset management activity across new solar projects in the region.
 
Working together, both businesses successfully improved the bankability of the project, which was financed by key development finance institutions operating across the region.
 
Alectris' Managing Director Vassilis Papaeconomou said: "Solar development in the Mena region offers a significant opportunity to invest in clean energy projects."

"But if this market momentum is to be maintained, it’s imperative that operating plants offer security and stability of financial returns. By partnering with Mase, we’ve been jointly able to combine the latest in asset management software with leading experience in services activity," he stated.

"This will ensure that project owners and investors benefit from enhanced and efficient performance reporting and operational management, saving time, reducing costs and ensuring the plant delivers at its optimum. As a result, the plant delivered above expectations with an excellent Performance Ratio and Availability close to 100% over the last three years," he added.

The completion of the Jordanian project was marked in February during Mase’s annual kick off assembly, at a commemorative event with Alectris in recognition of their accomplishments.
 
Mase CEO Tareq Khalifeh said: "Throughout this collaboration, Alectris have proved to be reliable, dedicated and experienced with a wealth of knowledge that has been indispensable when working in an exciting but challenging market."

"Actis ERP is now the foundation of our operations and maintenance activities and we will be continuing to use the software to further grow our presence in the MENA region," he added.-TradeArabia News Service