PV Project Report: Piansano (12+5MW)

Project Overview

Piansano was a utility-scale PV project where our team was responsible for mechanical installation works. The project involved challenging terrain conditions, including steep elevation differences and areas requiring pre-drilling.

The initial awarded scope was 10 MW. After execution, our team was awarded an additional 2 MW, bringing the total installation scope to 12 MW. In addition, we carried out 5 MW of repair works on a neighbouring field.

This project is a strong example of our role as a utility-scale PV mechanical installation partner for EPC companies. It demonstrates our ability to work on difficult terrain, adapt to technical site conditions, and support additional repair works when required.

Project Data

Item	Details
Project name	Piansano
Project type	Utility-scale PV project
Scope	Mechanical installation works
Initial awarded scope	10 MW
Final awarded scope	12 MW + 5 MW repair works
Man-hours	3,600
HSE incidents	No incidents recorded
Main difficulties	Steep elevation differences, pre-drilling
Machinery used	2 telehandlers, 1 ramming machine, 2 bobcats

Scope of Work

Our main scope on the Piansano project was the mechanical execution of the PV installation. The works required careful organization because of the terrain and the need for pre-drilling in specific areas.

The scope included:

• Mechanical PV installation works

• Ramming works

• Pre-drilling where required

• Material handling

• Site logistics

• Machinery coordination

• Installation works on steep terrain

• Additional 5 MW repair works on a neighbouring field

The terrain conditions made execution more demanding than a standard flat-site PV installation. Movement of machinery, material distribution, and team coordination had to be planned carefully to maintain progress and safe working conditions.

Main Site Challenges

Steep Elevation Differences

One of the main challenges on the Piansano project was the steep elevation difference across the site. This type of terrain can create difficulties for machinery movement, material handling, and installation sequencing.

For mechanical PV works, steep terrain requires better planning because the installation team must maintain accuracy while working in less convenient site conditions. Telehandlers, bobcats, and ramming equipment must also be coordinated carefully to avoid delays and safety risks.

Our team adapted the execution process to the site conditions and maintained organized progress throughout the mechanical works.

Pre-Drilling Requirements

The project also required pre-drilling in certain areas. Pre-drilling adds complexity to the mechanical installation sequence because it must be coordinated with ramming and structure assembly activities.

If pre-drilling is not properly planned, it can slow down the full installation flow. On Piansano, the team coordinated machinery and manpower to manage the pre-drilling requirements while continuing the mechanical works efficiently.

This experience is important for EPC companies looking for a PV execution partner who can manage difficult ground conditions without losing control of site progress.

Additional Scope Awarded

The project started with an initial awarded scope of 10 MW. After execution performance on site, our team was awarded an additional 2 MW, bringing the total mechanical installation scope to 12 MW.

Additional awarded scope is an important sign of client confidence. It shows that the execution partner is delivering the required quality, productivity, and site organization.

For EPCs, this is often one of the clearest indicators that a subcontractor can be trusted with further work during the same project.

5 MW Repair Works on a Neighbouring Field

In addition to the 12 MW mechanical installation scope, our team was also assigned 5 MW of repair works on a neighbouring field.

Repair works are often more complex than standard installation because the team must work with existing conditions and correct issues that may already be built into the site. This requires practical experience, technical understanding, and careful execution.

On Piansano, the repair scope showed our ability to support the wider project beyond the original installation works. This is especially valuable for EPC companies that need a reliable partner capable of stepping in when additional technical support is required.

Machinery and Site Resources

The Piansano project was completed using machinery suitable for mechanical installation works on challenging terrain.

Machinery used on site included:

• 2 telehandlers

• 1 ramming machine

• 2 bobcats

This machinery setup supported material handling, ramming activities, and movement across the site. Because of the steep elevation differences, proper machinery coordination was especially important for both productivity and safe execution.

Man-Hours and Execution

The project involved approximately 3,600 man-hours.

These man-hours covered the mechanical installation works and supported execution in difficult terrain conditions. The additional repair scope also required careful planning because repair works can involve more manual adjustment and technical coordination than standard installation.

For EPC companies, man-hour efficiency is important, but it must always be considered together with quality, terrain difficulty, and HSE performance. On Piansano, the work was completed with no recorded incidents despite the site challenges.

Health and Safety

No incidents were recorded during the Piansano project.

This is an important result because the project included steep terrain, machinery movement, ramming works, pre-drilling, and additional repair activities. These conditions require disciplined site organization and strong attention to safe execution.

Maintaining zero recorded incidents under these conditions demonstrates reliable site management and responsible work planning.

Photos and Videos from the Project

Photos and videos from Piansano can help show the real terrain and the complexity of the mechanical installation works.

Recommended media to include:

• Steep terrain and elevation differences

• Ramming works

• Pre-drilling activities

• Telehandlers and bobcats operating on site

• Mechanical installation progress

• Completed 12 MW installation area

• Repair works on the neighbouring 5 MW field

• Before-and-after repair details, if available

Final Result

Piansano was completed as a 12 MW mechanical PV installation project, with an additional 5 MW repair scope on a neighbouring field.

The project started with an initial awarded scope of 10 MW. After execution, our team was awarded an additional 2 MW, increasing the total installation scope to 12 MW. The additional 5 MW repair works further demonstrated our ability to support EPC partners beyond the original scope.

The main challenges were steep elevation differences and pre-drilling requirements. Despite these conditions, the project was completed with no recorded incidents.

For EPC companies looking for a reliable utility-scale PV mechanical installation partner, Piansano demonstrates our ability to manage difficult terrain, execute mechanical works efficiently, and provide repair support when additional project needs arise.

Summary

The Piansano project highlights our ability to deliver mechanical PV installation works in challenging terrain conditions.

Key results:

• Initial awarded scope: 10 MW

• Final awarded scope: 12 MW + 5 MW repair works

• Mechanical installation scope

• 3,600 man-hours delivered

• No HSE incidents recorded

• Steep elevation differences managed during execution

• Pre-drilling requirements handled on site

• 2 telehandlers, 1 ramming machine, and 2 bobcats used

• Additional repair works completed on a neighbouring 5 MW field

Piansano reflects the value we bring as a PV execution partner: mechanical installation capacity, adaptability to difficult terrain, repair capability, and reliable support for EPC companies during real construction conditions.