MNRE Initiatives,
Project Planning,
Installation
&
Commissioning Guidelines
By
E S S SASTRY
e.s.shastry@hotmail.com
+91 9441327466
Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission
Create enabling environment for supply of solar power from rooftop and small
plants to the grid.
INR 400 Cr allocated for funding solar water pumps for agricultural
use.
Benefits for Solar Power plants
Solar plants can be categorized into 2 broad categories.
Latest tax receipt from the Municipal/Gram Panchayat for the factory land.
Copy of PPA
Ensure complete covering of the surface of all PV-arrays with opaque (dark)
material before wiring the connections, if the wiring is being planned to be
done during sunshine.
Ensure series parallel connection of PV Array as per design and verify the
open circuit voltage of the PV Array before connecting it to the system.
Ensure the correctness of the battery & array supply polarity.
Ensure that the batteries and the inverter are placed in a well-ventilated room,
as planned.
Ensure series parallel connection of the battery as per design and verify the
open circuit voltage of the battery before connecting it to the system.
Care should be taken while connecting the positive and negative terminals of
battery.
Ensure the phase sequence of AC Input supply.
Ensure proper earthing of all equipment. 23
System precautions during installation & commissioning
Ensure that the battery and the inverter are within 20 meters distance of each
other for enhanced battery management.
Ensure that Grid input, output, Array and Battery MCB / MCCB are in OFF
position.
Ensure that there is no contact with electrically active parts of the solar module,
battery terminals and inverter housing whether the system is connected or
disconnected.
Ensure to maintain regular housekeeping around the solar PV system.
Ensure that maintenance work is carried out on the system strictly under dry
conditions with dry panels and dry tools.
Ensure that cleaning of panels from dust is done only during no sun shine time.
Use a soft dry cloth for wiping. Use a proper brush to remove bird droppings.
Ensure to use proper safety equipment, insulated tools, insulating gloves, etc. for
maintenance and installation.
Ensure to remove wristwatches, rings, metal jewelry and any other loose material
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Check List - Pre-commissioning
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Check List - Pre-commissioning
Check List - Pre-commissioning
MAINTENANCE
Keep Battery Room temperature at about 25oC (+/-2) for better performance and Life cycle.
Daily Checks
Ensure ventilation and cleanliness surrounding the inverter and Battery System.
Use only soft dry cloth after washing with water. Ensure cleaning only during no sun shine time early
morning or late evening.
Inspect the Power conditioning unit for indicator lights working condition.
Battery test simulation by switching off input power to inverter to be done once in three months.
By the battery manufacturer to conduct at least one complete discharge cycle in that period.
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Verify the Input, Output, Battery cabling and its termination.
Yearly Check List
Check that all junction boxes are covered and that any seals are in place.
Verify that all bolts are secure, and that the mounting structure is well attached
to any foundation.
Inspect inverter. If necessary any dirt/dust deposits on the cooling fins of heat
sinks and guard doors should be carefully removed using an appropriate soft
brush or paintbrush.
Inspect system wiring for poor connections. Look for signs of excessive heating.
Inspect battery terminals for corrosion. Clean and apply anti-oxidant grease as
necessary.
Inspect any ventilation pathway or system for blockage. Make sure the battery
enclosure is well ventilated.
Open the inverter guard doors and check Power transformer cable connections.
Trouble Shooting
Problem Possible Cause Problem Solutions
Input voltage not coming up Input under voltage Check array & Battery voltage
Inverter Trip 1. Output overload 1. Check load condition
2. Output under voltage or over voltage
2. Press reset switch
3. Inverter over temp 3. Check if the fan is working or not
4. Battery low trip 4. Check array & battery voltage
5. Failure of inverter control board
Observe the instructions and safety precautions for all other components used in the
system, including wiring and cables, connectors, DC-breakers, mounting hardware,
inverters etc.
Keep children well away from the system while transporting and installing mechanical and
electrical components.
Maintain the PCU room dry, neat & clean and temperature around 25 Deg C.
Keep any object away from PV array that could damage modules.
In case of damaged modules or operational errors of the solar array, always contact our
technical team.
Keep flammable materials at a minimum distance of 30 cm between the active parts of the
electrical installation, such as connectors or other connection points.
Use appropriate safety equipment (insulated tools, insulating gloves, etc.) approved for
use on electrical installations.
If the system trips due to O/P under voltage /Over voltage/Overload /OT, system will auto
reset after the duration of 10 sec., press the RESET switch on front panel, before
restarting the system.
Follow definite sequence of starting the system, mentioned in the operating instructions in
this manual.
DONTS
Pierce the aluminum frame, glass or the back protection surface of the module; these actions will
void the warranty.
Open the junction box of the photovoltaic module under any circumstances; besides the personal
safety risk, exposing the electrical parts of an active photovoltaic module may compromise the proper
functioning of the module.
Use cleaning agents to clean the PCU guard door or any electrical live parts.
Wear metallic rings, watchbands, ear, nose, or lip rings or other metallic devices while installing or
troubleshooting photovoltaic systems.
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