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What are the key issues in accounting for solar power plants?
Read on for brief coverage of five critical issues in the accounting for solar power plants. 1. Depreciation of Power Generating Equipment Investment in a solar power plant is in most cases characterized by fixed assets that carry most of the cost.
What should be taken when accounting for solar power plants?
Care should be taken when accounting for these assets because while they are in the infrastructure segment, they present a unique risk-return profile. Read on for brief coverage of five critical issues in the accounting for solar power plants.
Do solar power plants need accounting?
The IRENA’s report for the year showed that solar and wind were again at the helm of new renewable capacity. Even as the sector celebrates its growth, the right accounting approach is imperative for solar power plants. Proprietors and operators of solar power plants should consider several in the accounting of their facilities.
How to invest in a solar power plant?
Investment in a solar power plant is in most cases characterized by fixed assets that carry most of the cost. The most notable pieces of equipment, in this instance, include solar PV modules, batteries, meters, and energy storage systems (ESS). But also remember to consider the not-so-obvious power generating equipment.
How does investment in fixed assets affect a solar business?
For solar and other renewable energy businesses, investment in fixed assets accounts for a significant part of the expenditure, for example, solar panels in the case of solar energy.
Does solar power generating equipment need to be depreciated?
For equipment that doesn’t last beyond one year, it is placed in the business expense category so there is no need to depreciate it. For the rest of the equipment, an appropriate accounting method should be applied to correct the allocation of costs. Solar power generating equipment is eligible for depreciation.