Project: North Kuwait Excavation Transportation and Remediation (NKETR) -ZONE 2

Inspection and testing plan

Solar Panel
Physical Observation
Physical intactness of the frame and issues such as corrosion or delamination are noted.

 Voltage and Current tests

Instruments used: Multimeter
Safety First! Before beginning the test, always ensure the operator is wearing insulated gloves.
Make sure the multimeter wires have proper insulation. Only use the machine if it’s completely dry.
Never connect the tips of the two probes as this could cause it to short circuit!

The aim of the test is to measure the voltage, turn the multimeter on and set the selection knob
on the multimeter to DC voltage.
After this, place the black probe on the negative terminal of the solar panel. Meanwhile, connect
the red probe to the positive terminal. Remember, the black probe always goes into the COM slot. On
the other hand, the red probe fits into the V/Ω/Hz slot.
Next, bring the solar panel into the sun and face it towards the south at an inclination to achieve
the best results at site conditions. Note the Open Circuit Voltage, Open Circuit Voltage, Open Circuit
Voltage, Vo reading and compare it to the voltage (Open Circuit Voltage, Open Circuit Voltage, Open
Circuit Voltage, Voc at NMOT) on the product data sheet.
If the values are close, the solar panel is in good condition. However, if the measured value and
datasheet value are wide range difference means that the panel is dirty or damaged. A wiring issue is
possible as well.
Operational current value will be depended on the battery charge level and real time solar
irradiance and ambient temperature.

Check the cable termination and make sure the cable terminates are properly fastened and tight.

Battery
 Physical Observation
Physical intactness of the battery casing to be observed. Issues like signs of electrolyte leakage to be
checked.
Testing the battery polarity and Voltage level
Instruments used: Multimeter
Before conducting the test, make sure that the battery is fully charged and has not been used for at
least 24 hours to stabilize its voltage (Turn off LED solar street light connected to the battery before the
test.).
For the testing battery polarity and battery voltage level place the black probe of the Multimeter into
the COM slot. On the other hand, the red probe fits into the V/Ω/Hz slot. Select the multimeter on the
DC voltage position.
 Measure the battery voltage and battery polarity

 Check the cable termination and battery terminal Leg and make sure the cable
terminates are properly fastened and tight.

LED Light fitting

 Physical Observation
Physical intactness of the frame and Issues like such as corrosion or delamination are noted.
 Check the cable termination and make sure the cable terminates are properly fastened and tight.
 Test the light by removing solar panel terminals and make sure Light are working well.
By using multimeter, please check the light fitting current, voltage and power consumption
(Pwatts= Vdcx Idc).
Charge controller
 Physical Observation
Physical intactness of the frame and Issues like such as corrosion or delamination are noted.
 Testing voltage level using Multimeter
Instruments used: Multimeter

A solar charge controller is a regulator that keeps voltage or current from solar panels in check to
avoid the batteries overcharging and discharging.
The aim of the test is to measure the voltage, turn the multimeter on and set the selection knob
on the multimeter to DC voltage. After this, place the black probe on the negative terminal of the
charge controller. Meanwhile, connect the red probe to the positive terminal. Remember, the black
probe always goes into the COM slot. On the other hand, the red probe fits into the V/Ω/Hz slot and
crosscheck the measured value with the solar charge controller battery/Load protective voltage range.
Check the cable termination and make sure the cable terminates are properly fastened and tight.
Check the LED indications & warning functions
 Green LED is” Flashing” and its “ON” that means that charge controller detect day and night respectively
 Solar Panel – “OFF” means battery is charging
 Light symbol – “OFF” Load Ok
 Inspection and testing plan

CHARGER CONTROLLER

Sl.No ITEM/TEST REQUIREMENT OBSERVATION SAMPLE SIZE REMARKS

1.1 Manufacturer Phocos AG 1 Unit

1.2 Model/Type CIS-N-MPPT 1 Unit

1.3 Charge controller label Solar Controller

1.4 Cable Termination Perfect Termination 1 Unit

1.5 Battery Voltage 12-13.8V 1 Unit

1.6 Battery Current 1 -2.8 A 1 Unit

1.7 Load Voltage 12-13.8V 1 Unit

1.8 Load Current 1.9- 2.09 A 1Unit

BATTERY

Sl.No ITEM/TEST REQUIREMENT OBSERVATION SAMPLE SIZE REMARKS

2.1 Battery Ah observed 150Ah 1 Unit

Positive & Negative

2.2 Polarity Marking 1 Unit
Terminal to be marked

Red for Positive &

2.3 Color Code for Terminals Black for Negative 1 Unit
Terminal

2.4 Battery Terminal Labels BAT (+) & BAT (-)

2.5 Battery OCV's 12.00 - 13.50 Volts 1 Unit

SOLAR PANEL

SAMPLE
Sl.No ITEM/TEST REQUIREMENT OBSERVATION REMARKS
SIZE

3.1 Solar Panel Terminal Labels PV (+) & PV (-) 1 Unit

3.2 Open-circuit Voltage 20.31- 23.04V

3.3 Charging Current 1A - 7.9 A

 LED LIGHT

SAMPLE
Sl.No ITEM/TEST REQUIREMENT OBSERVATION REMARKS
SIZE

4.1 LED Terminal Labels LED (+) & LED (-) 1 Unit

4.2 LED Ampere consumption 1.5-2.4A 2 Units

4.3 LED Power consumption 25W

Lighting Pole

SAMPLE
Sl.No ITEM/TEST REQUIREMENT OBSERVATION REMARKS
SIZE

5.1 Height of the light fitting 6 meters 1 Unit

5.2 Anchor bolts and nuts 4 xM30 1 Unit

5.3 Base plate dimensions 400x400x20 mm 1 Unit

5.4 Number of Arms 2 1 Unit

5.5 finish Hot dipped galvanize 1 Unit