Logistics and associated costs are at the core of cost reduction and making efficiency gains in renewable energy segment.
Equipment transportation in the renewable sector, especially solar, has emerged as a specialized service. The need of the hour is to introduce super-specialized services, which can cover the factory-to-foundation chain.
This has enhanced the relevance of renewable energy logistics from origin to destination.
Solar panels, for instance, are sensitive in nature and mostly imported from China by countries all over the world. Transit requires special knowledge, skills and expertise.
Companies handling these shipments need to have a fully-integrated data-driven approach to track the movement of equipment and inventory at each and every transit point.
The increased visibility of the supply chain helps spot and cut hidden costs.
Crucial factors like custom clearance, transportation to the site, vehicles and route mapping can be cumbersome.
Some of these sites are at rough terrains with extreme temperatures. An efficient logistics partner can not only secure competitive pricing for equipment at every stage of the project execution, but also suggest the most-efficient routing options.
They know the specific requirements involved in handling delicate, high-tech products delivered at point and provide a single point of contact giving project developers the much needed peace of mind.
They also have the domain knowledge for efficient handling of cargo at all stages of the project; from factory gate, through warehousing and delivering it at the project site.
Reference- Economic Times, Mercom India