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Module 9

The document outlines the installation process and technical requirements for photovoltaic (PV) systems, focusing on mounting structures and their installation. It details the specifications for materials, installation procedures, and foundation options, emphasizing the importance of proper training and adherence to manufacturer guidelines. Additionally, it highlights the need for careful planning to avoid installation malpractices and ensure optimal performance of the PV modules.

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Module 9

The document outlines the installation process and technical requirements for photovoltaic (PV) systems, focusing on mounting structures and their installation. It details the specifications for materials, installation procedures, and foundation options, emphasizing the importance of proper training and adherence to manufacturer guidelines. Additionally, it highlights the need for careful planning to avoid installation malpractices and ensure optimal performance of the PV modules.

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PV System Installation

Project Management
PV Project Life Cycle (01)
PV Project Life Cycle (02)
PV Project Development
PV Project Cost Control
PV Project Stakeholder Matrix
PV Project Planner: Gantt Chart (01)
PV Project Planner: Gantt Chart (02)
PV Project Planner: Gantt Chart (03)
System Installation
Mounting Structure Installation (01)
Mounting Structure Installation (02)
Mounting Structure Installation (03)
Mounting Structure Installation (04)

▪ Technical requirements: ground properly, shall be no requirement


‣ Corrosion resistant material (Al or of welding or complex machinery at site.
galvanized steel). ‣ Conducted contact respectively lightning
‣ Minimal effort of installation current carrying contacts, connection to the
disassembling, and maintenance. grounding.
‣ Not powder-coated, at least hot-dip ‣ Integration of the cable layout.
galvanized steel. ‣ Designed for applicable wind, geotechnic,
‣ Structure design to allow easy replacement flooding, and snow loads.
of module, easy access to the O&M staff, ‣ Compatibility with PV modules.
and P&P (Personnel and Protection). ‣ Constructive construction, fixture of the
‣ Structure designed for simple mechanical modules, module arrangement (wiring).
and electrical installation, shall support ‣ The used mounting structure shall be able
modules at the given orientation, absorb to neutralize slight unevenness of the
and transfer the mechanical loads to the ground.
Mounting Structure Installation (05)
Mounting Structure Installation (06)
Mounting Structure Installation (07)

▪ The maximum tolerance should not


exceed 2% of the main profile size.
▪ The chosen mounting structure solution
has to be orientated towards an easy and
quick mounting procedure.
▪ The mounting structure has to be
designed to allow the anchorage of
combiner boxes.
▪ 20 cm elongation gaps are recommended
between module mounting structure
units.
Mounting Structure Installation (08)

▪ Foundation options:
‣ Concrete piers cast in-situ: good
tolerance to uneven and sloping terrain /
do not have large economies of scale.
‣ Pre-cast concrete ballasts: manufacturers
having large economies of scale / suitable
even at places where the ground is
difficult to penetrate / low tolerance to
uneven requires no specialist skills for
installation / consideration must be given
to the risk of soil movement or erosion.
‣ Driven piles: large-scale installations that
can be quickly implemented / Specialist
skills and pile driving machinery.
Mounting Structure Installation (09)

▪ Modules should be installed according


to manufacturer’s specification,
mainly affects the clamp position and
correct torque values.
Mounting Structure Installation (10)

▪ Module installation must assure proper


cooling of the PV modules (this affects
mainly the rooftop PV systems).
▪ At least 50 cm between lower module edge
and ground to avoid shading due to
vegetation.
▪ Labelling is required in all mounting tables
and rows.
Mounting Structure Installation (11)

▪ The cable guidance in the mounting


structure will be carried out and protected
with PVC cable channels or tubes
accurately designed to withstand UV-
irradiation and outdoor conditions during
25 years. The cable guiding system
collects the DC-string cables along the
mounting structure and leads them to the
junction box.
▪ The DC cable wiring can be achieved as
well with metallic channels (with and
without holes) or directly inside the
mounting structure profiles and protected
with a tube.
Installation Malpractices
PV Modules
Mounting Structure (01)

▪ The foundation is likely to fail and very


sensitive to installation procedures in
case of improper training of the mounting
staff.
▪ Enough distance of the lower edge of the
module to the ground must be
considered. The height of the lower edge
will depend on specific site conditions:
‣ Vegetation growth.
‣ Flooding risk.
‣ Use of animals for grass cutting (sheep,
cows, buffalos, etc.).
‣ Action of rodents or moles.
Mounting Structure (02)

▪ Appropriate torque must be checked.


End

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