8.2 Group e.V., a German specialist in engineering and technical consultancy for renewable energy, expects robust activity in Latin America throughout 2025. This outlook aligns with its prominent presence in the PV BOOK 2025, a publication that brings together strategic players from the region’s solar PV sector. Operating from Buenos Aires, the firm already oversees initiatives in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, and several Central American countries, including Costa Rica, Panama and Guatemala. Its regional strategy centres on three main areas: energy storage, solar energy, and distributed generation.

The company offers a comprehensive range of technical services—audits, due diligence, factory inspections, performance verification, quality assessments and electromechanical inspections—all aimed at reducing risk and enhancing project profitability. Alongside supporting new developments, 8.2 contributes to the lifetime extension of renewable assets, an increasingly relevant activity in markets where many facilities have surpassed two decades of operation.

Its international track record further strengthens its regional standing. Recently, 8.2 completed the technical supervision of a 26 MWh BESS in Neumünster, Germany, linked to a 17 MW solar plant. The auditing process was carried out from Argentina, highlighting the local team’s capability to operate under European standards. This experience adds to its involvement in large-scale ventures such as the 500 MW / 2,000 MWh storage system in Asir, Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its know-how in utility-scale BESS.

From Buenos Aires, the company also coordinates origin inspections. It maintains an office in Wuxi, China, where it performs factory-level quality checks covering BESS batteries, solar modules and inverters. This approach ensures continuous technical oversight, confirming that equipment meets demanding specifications before shipment.

Simultaneously, the firm upholds a strategic alliance with PV Lab, one of Germany’s most respected laboratories for PV module analysis. This partnership enables the validation of critical components ahead of delivery and strengthens equipment traceability, particularly in projects relying on international financing. “We have an agreement with PV Lab to examine and test solar modules. It is a significant advantage for ensuring quality at the source,” explained Néstor Omar Cereijo, partner in charge of 8.2 Group in Argentina.

Regarding existing assets, 8.2 Group applies a wide range of diagnostic tools, including drone inspections, ultrasound testing, gearbox endoscopy, thermography, SCADA analysis and CMS (Condition Monitoring Systems). These methods make it possible to determine the actual condition of turbines and solar panels. With more than 80,000 wind turbines inspected globally, the firm has contributed to optimising the operational life of numerous renewable projects, generating clear benefits in terms of OPEX and return on investment.

“In many cases, it is possible to extend the operational life of a wind farm beyond 20 years. This translates into considerable savings and greater profitability for developers,” the executive noted. The technical team also conducts financing assessments, engineering and design reviews, as well as independent performance audits, helping build confidence among banks, owners and insurers.

Looking to the near term, the company identifies battery energy storage as a crucial component for supporting renewable expansion. Expectations for 2025 point to decisive growth, with multiple projects requiring reliable technical solutions to integrate generation with storage.

“We are preparing for a substantial number of storage initiatives in Latin America in 2025, accompanied by solar and distributed generation,” Cereijo forecast.

The working model of 8.2 Group combines local technical presence, international expertise and strategic alliances to support the entire lifecycle of a project—from laboratory module testing and factory inspections to post-commissioning monitoring. The company operates as an independent technical advisor, with active involvement in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, supported by a global network that enables the transfer of best practices across markets.

“We continue to expand our technical support for solar plants, focusing on installation quality, performance and technical assurance,” Cereijo concluded, reaffirming the company’s commitment to Latin America’s energy transition.

8.2 Group e.V., a German specialist in engineering and technical consultancy for renewable energy, expects robust activity in Latin America throughout 2025. This outlook aligns with its prominent presence in the PV BOOK 2025, a publication that brings together strategic players from the region’s solar PV sector. Operating from Buenos Aires, the firm already oversees initiatives in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, and several Central American countries, including Costa Rica, Panama and Guatemala. Its regional strategy centres on three main areas: energy storage, solar energy, and distributed generation.

The company offers a comprehensive range of technical services—audits, due diligence, factory inspections, performance verification, quality assessments and electromechanical inspections—all aimed at reducing risk and enhancing project profitability. Alongside supporting new developments, 8.2 contributes to the lifetime extension of renewable assets, an increasingly relevant activity in markets where many facilities have surpassed two decades of operation.

Its international track record further strengthens its regional standing. Recently, 8.2 completed the technical supervision of a 26 MWh BESS in Neumünster, Germany, linked to a 17 MW solar plant. The auditing process was carried out from Argentina, highlighting the local team’s capability to operate under European standards. This experience adds to its involvement in large-scale ventures such as the 500 MW / 2,000 MWh storage system in Asir, Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its know-how in utility-scale BESS.

From Buenos Aires, the company also coordinates origin inspections. It maintains an office in Wuxi, China, where it performs factory-level quality checks covering BESS batteries, solar modules and inverters. This approach ensures continuous technical oversight, confirming that equipment meets demanding specifications before shipment.

Simultaneously, the firm upholds a strategic alliance with PV Lab, one of Germany’s most respected laboratories for PV module analysis. This partnership enables the validation of critical components ahead of delivery and strengthens equipment traceability, particularly in projects relying on international financing. “We have an agreement with PV Lab to examine and test solar modules. It is a significant advantage for ensuring quality at the source,” explained Néstor Omar Cereijo, partner in charge of 8.2 Group in Argentina.

Regarding existing assets, 8.2 Group applies a wide range of diagnostic tools, including drone inspections, ultrasound testing, gearbox endoscopy, thermography, SCADA analysis and CMS (Condition Monitoring Systems). These methods make it possible to determine the actual condition of turbines and solar panels. With more than 80,000 wind turbines inspected globally, the firm has contributed to optimising the operational life of numerous renewable projects, generating clear benefits in terms of OPEX and return on investment.

“In many cases, it is possible to extend the operational life of a wind farm beyond 20 years. This translates into considerable savings and greater profitability for developers,” the executive noted. The technical team also conducts financing assessments, engineering and design reviews, as well as independent performance audits, helping build confidence among banks, owners and insurers.

Looking to the near term, the company identifies battery energy storage as a crucial component for supporting renewable expansion. Expectations for 2025 point to decisive growth, with multiple projects requiring reliable technical solutions to integrate generation with storage.

“We are preparing for a substantial number of storage initiatives in Latin America in 2025, accompanied by solar and distributed generation,” Cereijo forecast.

The working model of 8.2 Group combines local technical presence, international expertise and strategic alliances to support the entire lifecycle of a project—from laboratory module testing and factory inspections to post-commissioning monitoring. The company operates as an independent technical advisor, with active involvement in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, supported by a global network that enables the transfer of best practices across markets.

“We continue to expand our technical support for solar plants, focusing on installation quality, performance and technical assurance,” Cereijo concluded, reaffirming the company’s commitment to Latin America’s energy transition.