Industry
Renewable Energy / Solar Infrastructure
Service Type
Contract Manufacturing & Supply Chain Execution
Project Overview
A renewable energy company undertaking a large-scale solar project required high-quality module mounting structures for timely project execution. The project involved manufacturing and delivering a large volume of mounting structures that met strict design and performance specifications.
Due to supply-side constraints, the client faced challenges in procuring these structures within the required timelines, putting the overall project schedule at risk.
Key Challenge
The client encountered significant delays in procuring solar module mounting structures, which led to:
- Risk of project timeline overruns
- Increased operational pressure on procurement teams
- Potential cost escalation due to delays and inefficiencies
The client needed a reliable manufacturing partner who could quickly step in, meet design specifications, and ensure on-time delivery at scale.
Solution Provided
A structured contract manufacturing solution was implemented to address the procurement and delivery challenges.
Scope of Solution
- Manufacturing of solar module mounting structures through a qualified production partner
- Strict adherence to client-provided design and engineering specifications
- End-to-end coordination to ensure seamless production and delivery
Execution Highlights
- Partner-led manufacturing ensured production scalability
- Quality checks ensured full compliance with technical requirements
- Timely execution resolved procurement delays and stabilized the project schedule
Results & Impact
The solution delivered measurable operational and financial benefits:
- ~100 Metric Tons of module mounting structures manufactured and delivered on time
- 100% compliance with design and engineering specifications
- 6–8% reduction in customer overhead costs due to efficient sourcing and execution
- Procurement delays successfully resolved without impacting downstream project activities
Business Value Delivered
- Improved supply chain reliability
- Reduced dependency on delayed procurement channels
- Cost optimization through efficient contract manufacturing
- Enhanced project execution confidence for future renewable installations
Conclusion
By deploying a focused contract manufacturing approach, the renewable energy project was brought back on track without compromising quality or timelines. The engagement demonstrated how structured manufacturing partnerships can significantly reduce risk, improve cost efficiency, and support large-scale renewable infrastructure projects.
