2014

Switch Solar
Babu Ilangkannan

[100 KWp Solar Power Plant Technical Proposal]

Nazareth Foods Pvt Ltd
Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
 100KW Solar Power Plant Technical Proposal

Contents
Technical Proposal ....................................................................................................................1

Section A - Bill of Quantities……………………………………………………………………………………….….2

Section B - Proposal……………………………………………………….………………………………………………3

Section C - Single Line Diagram……………………………………………………………………………………..4

Introduction..............................................................................................................................5

Solar Photovoltaics....................................................................................................................5

Why Solar..................................................................................................................................5

System Configuration ................................................................................................................7

PV Module ....................................................................................................................7

Cables ...........................................................................................................................8

Inverters........................................................................................................................8

Structures......................................................................................................................9

LV ACB Panel…..............................................................................................................10

Earthing and Lightning Arrestor ….................................................................................10

Solar PV Modules…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11

LANCO………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12

EMMVEE…………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………….14

Solar Inverter……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16

Danfoss…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….17

REFUsol………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..21

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Technical Proposal
Section A – Bill Of Quantities

SI.No DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY Make

SOLAR MODULES - 250Wp Crystalline

1 No's 400 Lanco, Emmvee or equivalent
Modules

2 20KW. String inverter No's 5 Refusol, Donfoss or equivalent

Module mounting structure(MS Hot

MNRE/Indian Standard
3 Dip Galvanized with appropriate Set
complied
analysis for Load/Wind speed)

Electrical Accessories including cables MNRE/Indian Electrical

4 Set
& conduit Standard complied

5 Remote Monitoring System No's 1 Part of Inverter accessory

6 Mounting structure earthing points POINTS Set As per CEIG Rules

Lightning Arrestor and earthing kits

7 POINTS 1 As per CEIG recommendation
(If Required)

8 LT Panel (If Required) Set 1 ABB/Siemens or equivalent

Civil Works(Pile foundations, M15/M20 with structural

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equipment foundations) strength assessment

10 Installation and Commissioning Switch Solar Scope

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Introduction
This is an initial proposal and all information is subject to change based on site
requirements and detailed Engineering document. Please contact us for any more information
and clarifications. We look forward for your long lasting Business relationship and we
are committed to deliver high quality service & standards to our clients.
Solar Photovoltaic
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) is a method of converting solar irradiation in to direct current
electricity using semiconductor that exhibit the Photovoltaic Effect. Photovoltaic power
generation employs solar panels composed of a number of solar cell containing a
photovoltaic material. Materials presently used for photovoltaic include monocrystalline
silicon, poly crystalline silicon, amorphous silicon, Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) and copper
indium gallium selenite/sulfide (CIGS) Due to the growing demand for renewable
energy sources, the manufacturing of solar cells and photovoltaic system has advanced
considerably in recent years.
Solar photovoltaic is growing rapidly, albeit from a small base, to a total global capacity of
69GW at the end of 2011. The total power output of the world’s PV capacity run over a
calendar year is equal to some 80 billion kWh of electricity. This is sufficient to cover the
annual power supply needs of over 20 million households in the world.
Driven by advances in technology and increases in manufacturing scale and sophistication,
the cost of photovoltaic has declined steadily since the first solar cells were manufactured and
the leveled cost of electricity (LCOE) from PV is competitive with conventional electricity
sources in an expanding list of geographic regions. Net Metering and financial
incentives, such as preferential feed-in tariffs for solar-generated electricity, have supported
solar PV installations in many countries. With current technology, photovoltaic recoup
the energy needed to manufacture them in 1 to 4 years.
Why Solar?
While a majority of the world's current electricity supply is generated from fossil fuels such as
coal, oil and natural gas, these traditional energy sources face a number of challenges including
rising prices, security concerns over dependence on imports from a limited number of countries
which have significant fossil fuel supplies, and growing environmental concerns over the
climate change risks associated with power generation using fossil fuels. As a result of these
and other challenges facing traditional energy sources, governments, businesses and
consumers are increasingly supporting the development of alternative energy sources and new
technologies for electricity generation. Renewable energy sources such as solar, biomass,
geothermal, hydroelectric and wind power generation have emerged as potential alternatives

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which address some of these concerns. As opposed to fossil fuels, which draw on finite
resources that may eventually become too expensive to retrieve, renewable energy sources are
generally unlimited in availability. Solar power generation has emerged as one of the most
rapidly growing renewable sources of electricity. Solar power generation has several
advantages over other forms of electricity generation:
Reduced Dependence on Fossil Fuels. Solar energy production does not require fossil fuels
and is therefore less dependent on this limited and expensive natural resource
Environmental Advantages. Solar power production generates electricity with a limited
impact on the environment as compared to other forms of electricity production.
Matching Peak Time Output with Peak Time Demand. Solar energy can effectively
supplement electricity supply from an electricity transmission grid, such as when electricity
demand peaks in the summer
Modularity and Scalability. As the size and generating capacity of a solar system are
a function of the number of solar modules installed, applications of solar technology are
readily scalable and versatile.
Government Incentives. A growing number of countries have established incentive programs
for the development of solar and other renewable energy sources, such as (i) net metering
laws that allow on-grid end users to sell electricity back to the grid at retail prices, (ii) direct
subsidies to end users (iii) low interest loans for financing solar power systems and tax
incentives; and (iv) government standards that mandate minimum usage levels of renewable
energy sources.
Solar Purchase Obligation (SPO)
Tamil Nadu will actively promote the solar energy sector by prescribing a certain percentage of
electricity consumption through solar energy as mandatory. This will be progressively
increased.
The Government will mandate 6% SPO starting from January 2014 for the following category of
consumers:
This category will cover all HT consumers including:
 Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
 Industries guaranteed with 24/7 power supply
 IT Parks, Telecom Towers
 All Colleges & Residential Schools
 Buildings with a built up area of 20,000 sq. m. or more

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System Configuration:
Basic components for grid connected system
 Solar PV module
 DC cable
 Structures
 Inverters/PCU
 Earthing and Lightning arrestor

PV Module
A solar panel (also solar module, photovoltaic
module or photovoltaic panel) is a, connected
assembly of solar cell. The solar panel can be used
as a component of a larger photovoltaic system to
generate and supply solar power in commercial
and residential applications. Each panel is rated by
its DC output power under standard test
conditions, and typically ranges from 100 to 450
watts. The solar cell efficiency of a panel determines
the area of a panel given the same rated output
- an 8% efficient 230 watt panel will have twice
the area of a 16% efficient
230 watt panel. Because a single solar panel can
produce only a limited amount of power, most
installations contain multiple panels. Electrical
connections are made series to achieve a
desired output voltage and/or parallel to provide
a desired current capability. Separate Diode may
be needed to avoid reverse currents, in case of partial or total shading, and at night. Reverse
currents waste power and can also lead to overheating of shaded cells. Solar cells
become less efficient at higher temperatures and installers try to provide good ventilation
behind solar panels.

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Cables
The unique capability of wire harness of
connecting parallel strings eliminates the use of
array junction box. It provides a more simpler
and safer solution. 2 wire harness are used
in each array one for connecting all the positive
terminals at one side and negative terminals at
the other side.
The multi-strand Copper/Aluminum cables will be used for interconnection of electrical
components like PV Modules, Junction boxes, distribution Boards & Inverter. All the cabling will
be carried out as per the standards. The size and length of the cable will be selected such that
there will be minimum voltage drop and the effect of temperature is minimum. The size of
cables will be selected considering the short circuit current that can flow through the cables.
Cables will be housed inside PVC conduit pipe for unarmored cables and all cables will be
underground cabling with the cable trench at a minimum depth of 80 CM.

CABLES
Description Details
Conductor Multi strand high conductivity Copper/aluminum
Protection UV protected
Cable lugs for termination Provided in installation kit
Temperature Range -10°C ……70°C
Certifications 650/1.1KV grade as per IS 694

Inverters
Solar inverter converts the DC power to AC power to facilitate feeding into the grid.
The inverter is the most complicated part of the PV system. It has to act as the interface
between the PV array and the Grid. As the PV array output varies with the solar
radiation and the inverter has to cope with the same. The inverter has protection features
for overvoltage, under voltage, surge etc. The inverter is provided with the features for
logging and display of parameters related to Plant operation & faults etc. The inverter will use
MPPT to maximize energy drawn from the array. The MPPT will be microprocessor based
to minimize power losses. The output from the inverter will be fed to the AC distribution
Board.

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The main functions carried out by the inverter are as follows:
 Converting the incoming DC received from PV modules into AC with suitable power
quality. The inverter produces sinusoidal AC wave forms with low harmonic distortion.
 The inverter also has to act as a protective device of the system. It needs to trip out if
the voltage, current or frequency goes outside acceptable ranges.
 Pulse width modulation is used to generate a wave form as near as possible to a sine
wave. High speed switching device are used to generate pulses of the devices mainly
used for inverter circuitry.
 Inverter efficiency is expected to be about 98% mainly by deploying new switching
topologies.

Structures
Solar Photovoltaic panels
connected in series and in
parallel giving a DC output out
based on incident irradiance.
Intensity of the sunlight will
be maximum utilized when
incident irradiation is
perpendicular to PV module,
hence Orientation and tilt of
these panels are important
design parameters, as well as
shading from surrounding obstructions. Structures will be made of galvanized mild
steel/ aluminum based on site soil and wind load parameters. Suitable number of Array
frames will be provided based on the design and site requirements. The array frames
proposed for the site would typically utilize maximum sunlight with a different tilt angle
capability and these array frames will be corrosion free.
The array frames are designed for simplicity, low cost and ease of installation at site. The
Structure consists of a set of components that can be managed and mounted in the
place where the installation is going to be realized. These structures are designed to
survive adverse weather conditions with minimum maintenance. The structure will be
supplied with all members to be compatible allowing easy installation at the site.

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LV ACB Panel
Low Voltage AC Board (LV ACB) panel shall be provided between each transformer and
inverter. The metal enclosed outdoor ACB panels shall be dust tight and damp proof with
outdoor application IP rating. LV ACB panel with microprocessor based release/thermo
magnetic ACB module having following inbuilt protection functions:

 Long time protection

 Short time protection

Earthing and Lighting Arrestors

The earthing of all outdoor equipment & provision of associated earthing systems, electrodes
& connections will be as per latest IEEE and IS 3043 standards Earth electrodes will be
provided throughout plant areas along with the main earth grid. The number of earth
electrodes will be taken so as the total earth grid resistance is less than 1 ohm . The earth
electrodes will be provided in earth pits. The earth pit will be of two types –treated with
earth links & untreated. The main buried grid conductors will be connected to all the earth
electrodes to form a total earth grid. Galvanized steel flats will be used as per approved
design.
Equipment Earthing
The frames of all electrical equipment & structural work will be earthed by connection to the
earth grid by branches of same cross sectional area of earth grid
Lighting Protection
 Lightning protection will be as per IS Standards and IE rules.
 Suitable for Solidly Earthed system neutral system and 10kA rating.
 The arrestor shall be capable of spark over on server switching surges and multiple
strokes.
 The lightening arrestor shall be capable of discharging over voltage occurring during
switching of unloaded transformer.
 Surge counters with insulating base for connection, supporting insulator and necessary
hardware shall be provided.

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Solar PV Module

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Solar Inverter

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