1. TM
Surya Con
October, Pune

2. Who we are
What we do
Quality Management
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3. Who we are
Headquartered in Mumbai, we are an engineering company that delivers technical services in the Solar Industry. Driven by our passion for innovation and clean energy, we at Excelsior believe in adopting each project as an opportunity to achieve something exemplary. Be it large MW projects or small kW power plants, the allegiance to provide a quality experience to our clients is a commitment we make irrespective of the task at hand.

4. Who we are
Since its inception, the company has successfully serviced over 500 MW worth of ground mount and rooftop solar projects across 9 states in India. This vast and varied experience has paved the way for us to recognize and mitigate hurdles that are bound to have a cascading effect.
Our in-house engineering team consists of a blend of well-rounded Electrical, Mechanical and Civil engineers. Molded by the challenges faced at site, the team works with a vision of diverting any hindrance that may arise during various stages of execution.
Supported by a proven track record and true national presence, the company provides 360º turnkey solutions adapted to each customer’s individual needs.

5. What we do
With a spectrum of services ranging from turnkey project implementation to specific solutions, our vast experience has enabled us to develop certain services that are unique to the industry. The following services rendered by Excelsior constitute any & all requirements of the solar industry.
Design and Engineering
Project Management Consultancy
Owner’s Engineering
Lender’s Engineering
Quality Management
System Integration
Enhanced System Maintenance (O&M)
Plant Audit
Retrofitting

6. Our Presence
Ground Mounted Projects
Rooftop Projects
Excelsior covers all market segments of the solar industry. We have serviced across the following states in India -
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Punjab
Chhattisgarh
Delhi
Orissa
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka

7. Credentials 50 MW solar project in Rajasthan rooftop projects under
In 2 Years Excelsior
Company bags its first biggest engineering project of
50 MW solar project in Rajasthan
exceeds 500 MW of services
Acquires Seven 1.1 MW
Karnataka State Policy 2016
rooftop projects under
Achieves 50 projects milestone in May 2016
Awarded as the Best Startup Company under the Best Green Category by The Indian Startup Entrepreneurship & Disruptive Innovation Awards 2016

8. Basic Need For Quality
It is well established that the project cost, quality, safety and duration are the four critical elements that contribute to project success
Clients & users expect quality - What if structures crash as often as Microsoft Windows?
Defects or failures in constructed facilities can result in very large costs
Even with minor defects, re-construction may be required and facility operations impaired
Increased costs and delays are the result
In the worst case, failures may cause personal injuries or fatalities

9. Effects of Poor Quality
Cost Over Run – Approximate 20% of project cost
Time Delay
Safety Hazard – Human & Equipment
Performance of Plant
Reduced Life
Problem with vendors
Breeding ground for fraud
Potential client loss
Creates reputational risks

10. Areas of Poor Quality – Related to Solar Plant
Quality in Civil Works
Poor foundation
Poor cement quality
Reference level not maintained
Access not planned
Use of sediment/salty water
No curing
Quality in Electrical Works
Failure to check IR value
Cables laying in trenches filled with garbage, pointed & sharp objects
Depth of installation not maintained
Communication & Power cables not segregated properly
Earthing not done properly
Trenches are narrower than the ones mentioned in design drawings
Equipment’s not installed as per the manufacturer recommendations
Cable & electrical items storage
Poor terminations
Use of improper lug sizes
Mixing of AC / DC / Earth
Quality in Structures
Foundation not done properly
Absence of Vertical & horizontal alignment
Tightening of the fastener not with specified torque
Protection from rusting after rework is not done
Overlaying purlins are installed

11. Examples of Poor Quality – Civil (1)

12. Examples of Poor Quality – Civil (2)

13. Examples of Poor Quality – Civil (3)

14. Examples of Poor Quality – Civil (4)

15. Examples of Poor Quality – Civil (5)

16. Examples of Poor Quality – Structures

17. Examples of Poor Quality – Electrical (1)

18. Examples of Poor Quality – Electrical (2)

19. Examples of Poor Quality – Electrical (3)

20. Examples of Poor Quality – Electrical SMB

21. Examples of Poor Quality – Module Mounting

22. Examples of Poor Quality – Misc (1)

23. Examples of Poor Quality – Misc (2)

24. How Can We Improve? Decide on Tools & Techniques:
Cost – Benefit Analysis : Calculate the benefits of doing things right at the first place
Benchmarking: Compare results with those of other projects
Quality Checklists: “Do this!” “Have you done this?”
Process Improvement plan : Identify waste and non value steps
QAP / SOPs
Quality Audits
Take Responsibility
Stop giving one excuse – ‘ This is because we had to commission in such a short period of time’
Meet to discuss problems/issues at site
Quarterly / half yearly safety meetings
Regular fliers / reminder regarding Quality & Safety
Team Work
Fixing of the responsibilities by name for poor workmanship
Penalties for rework

25. TM
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