Op-ed: Skipping 3rd-party commissioning is a huge risk for solar projects

April 06, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Hannah Smith, Marketing & Business Development Manager, Day Electric
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<p>With the pressure to bring solar projects online quickly and under budget, third-party commissioning can often be overlooked. While it may seem like a cost-saving measure upfront, bypassing independent verification can expose solar asset owners and operators to significant financial losses, long-term performance issues and avoidable risk. In reality, skipping third-party commissioning isn’t saving money&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/op-ed-skipping-3rd-party-commissioning-is-a-huge-risk-for-solar-projects/">Op-ed: Skipping 3rd-party commissioning is a huge risk for solar projects</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>With the pressure to bring solar projects online quickly and under budget, third-party commissioning can often be overlooked. While it may seem like a cost-saving measure upfront, bypassing independent verification can expose solar asset owners and operators to significant financial losses, long-term performance issues and avoidable risk. In reality, skipping third-party commissioning isn’t saving money&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/op-ed-skipping-3rd-party-commissioning-is-a-huge-risk-for-solar-projects/">Op-ed: Skipping 3rd-party commissioning is a huge risk for solar projects</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

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