Photovoltaic panel acceptance specification form

What are the requirements for a solar PV system?

All materials and equipment of the solar PV system shall be products of manufacturers certified under ISO 9001 quality assurance standard. The solar PV system shall be of proprietary product and have test certificates to prove the performance claimed.

Do PV system commissioning standards require performance testing?

This best practice guide is PV System Commissioning or re-Commissioning Guide Supplement to characterize and maximize PV system performance. If a PV system is commissioned using industry standards, then it should produce as much energy as was expected, right? No, PV industry commissioning standards do not call for performance testing.

What are the requirements for PV panels?

PV panels shall comply with (i) IEC 61215/ BS EN 61215 and IEC 61730; or (ii) UL 1703; or (iii) equivalent. The temperature coefficient of power (Pmax) of PV panel shall not be more than 0.42% / °C.

When should a PV system be tested and accepted?

The PV systems shall be tested and accepted as they are completed. The Contractor shall notify the Government not less than five (5) Business Days prior to the anticipated date of each PV System Acceptance Testing.

When can a contractor inspect a PV system?

The Government Contracting Officer or the delegated Contracting Officer’s Representative may inspect the PV systems at any time during construction or after the PV systems have been put into operation. The Contractor may be ordered to stop work, or shut the systems down, if unsafe conditions or code violations are noted.

What types of electrical plans are included in a PV system?

Electrical Plans, including single-line electrical diagrams showing utility interconnection and all devices comprising the PV system, including, but not limited to: PV arrays, combiner boxes, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, inverters, meters, timers, control devices, and other equipment comprising the complete system.