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PV Installation Guide

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

Photovoltaic (PV) power systems convert sunlight directly into electricity. A residential
PV power system enables a homeowner to generate some or all of their daily electrical
energy demand on their own roof, exchanging daytime excess power for future energy
needs (i.e. nighttime usage). The house remains connected to the electric utility at all
times, so any power needed above what the solar system can produce is simply drawn
from the utility. PV systems can also include battery backup or uninterruptible power
supply (UPS) capability to operate selected circuits in the residence for hours or days
during a utility outage.

The purpose of this document is to provide tools and guidelines for the installer to help
ensure that residential photovoltaic power systems are properly specified and installed,
resulting in a system that operates to its design potential.

1.1. Basic Principles to Follow When Designing a Quality PV System

1. Select a packaged system that meets the owner's needs. Customer criteria for a
system may include reduction in monthly electricity bill, environmental benefits, desire
for backup power, etc. Size of the PV array to provide the expected electrical power and
energy.

2. Ensure the roof area or other installation site is capable of handling the desired
system size.

3. Specify sunlight and weather resistant materials for all outdoor equipment.

4. Locate the PV to minimize shading from foliage, vent pipes, and adjacent structures.

5. Design the system in compliance with all applicable building and electrical codes.

6. Design the system with a minimum of electrical losses due to wiring, fuses, switches,
and inverters.

7. Properly house and manage the battery system, should batteries be required.

8. Ensure the design meets local utility interconnection requirements.

1.2. Basic Steps to Follow When Installing a PV System.

1. Ensure the roof area or other installation site is capable of handling the desired
system size.

2. If roof mounted, verify that the roof is capable of handling additional weight of PV
system. Augment roof structure as necessary.

3. Properly seal any roof penetrations with roofing industry approved sealing methods.

4. Install equipment according to manufacture specifications, using installation

requirements and procedures from the manufacturers' specifications.

5. Properly ground the system parts to reduce the threat of shock hazards and surges.

6. Check for proper PV system operation by following the checkout procedures on the
PV System Installation Checklist.

7. Ensure the design meets local utility interconnection requirements.

8. Have final inspections completed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and the
utility (if required).

Vocabulary

Utility: Compañia de servicios publicos

Backup: Apoyo.

Outage: Apagón.

UPS: An uninterruptible power supply

Array: Gama, variedad

Vent pipe: Conducto de ventilación.

In compliance with: De conformidad con, con arreglo a.

Inverter: Inversor.

House ( verb): Almacenar, alojar.

Augment: Aumentar, reforzar.

Surge: Subida de tensión

Adjacent: Adyacente
Climb up (to): Subirse a
Design potential: Potencial de diseño
Draw (to): Extraer, sacar
Foliage: Ramaje
Fusing: Fusible
To ground: Poner a tierra
Guidelines: Directrices
Handle (To): Poder con
Homeowner: Propietario
Lifecycle: Ciclo de vida
Outage: Apagón
Roof mounted: Instalado / montado sobre el tejado
Seal (To): Sellar
Shock Hazard: Peligro / riesgo de descarga
Switch: Interruptor
Uninterruptible power supply: Suministro de energía ininterrumplible
Wiring: cableado, instalación eléctrica
 1. Complete with the suitable preposition.

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1- Photovoltaic (PV) power systems convert sunlight directly

into electricity.
2- It generates some or all of their daily electrical energy demand on their
own roof.
3- The house remains connected to the electric utility at all times.
4- What the solar system can produce is simply drawn from the utility.
5- Customer criteria for a system may include reduction in monthly
electricity bill.
6- Ensure the roof area or other installation site is capable of handling the
desired system size.
7- Locate the PV to minimize shading from foliage.
8- Design the system with a minimum of electrical losses due to
wiring, fuses, switches, and inverters.
9- Install equipment according to manufacturers specifications using
installation requirements and procedures from the manufacturers'
specifications.
10- Check for proper PV system operation by following the checkout
procedures on the PV System.
11- Have final inspections completed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction
(AHJ) and the utility (if required)

2. Rewriting

1- The house remains connected to the electric utility at all times

- The electric utility is connected to the house at all times.

2- A residential PV power system enables a homeowner to generate some or all of

their daily electrical energy demand on their own roof.

- A homeowner can to generate some or all of their daily electrical energy

demand on their own roof with a residential PV power system.

3- Any power needed above what the solar system can produce is simply drawn
from the utility.

- You can drawn from the electric utility if you solar system cannot produce
above it needed.
 4- PV systems can also include battery backup or uninterruptible power supply.

- Battery backup or uninterruptible power supply can be added to PV

systems.

3. Find word with similar meaning

1. Convert (D) A Provide

2. Backup (H) B Danger

3. Purpose (E) C. Invoice

4. Supply (A) D. Change

5. Bill (C) E. Aim

6. Wire (G) F. Check

7. Verify (F) G. Cable

8. Hazard (B) H. Support

4. Complete with a word from the box.

enables demand needs sunlight utility backup outage produce

Photovoltaic (PV) power systems convert sunlight directly into

electricity. A residential PV power system eneables a homeowner to
generate some or all of their daily electrical energy demand on their
own roof, exchanging daytime excess power for future energy
needs (i.e. nighttime usage). The house remains connected to the
electric utility at all times, so any power needed above what the solar
system can produce is simply drawn from the utility. PV systems
can also include battery backup or uninterruptible power supply
(UPS) capability to operate selected circuits in the residence for hours or days
during a utility outage .

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panel-system/
Can I Get A Solar Panel System?

There are a number of things that had to be be expertly evaluated before we can
consider putting panels on my roof.

First, an engineer had to actually climb up on my roof, take measurements,

inspect to see if we have visibility to the south, and use a Solar Pathfinder to determine
the times of day that particular areas would be shaded.

If you’re going to get funding assistance, the electric company is going to

require that your roof is pointing in the right direction. This means it must be facing
south within about a 20 degree window. If they can’t point the panels in that direction,
you might as well not do it because your solar generation drops dramatically.

Even if your roof points south, and nothing’s blocking the sun you still need to
have an engineering survey to determine if your roof can bear the additional weight!
Our solar systems only add about 5-6 pounds per square foot of roof loading, so most
roofs should be able to take it.

Second, you must bear in mind price. These systems are mostly guaranteed for
25 years! But it is the solar panels that are guaranteed for that long, but the inverters are
not. So when you’re doing your calculations you need to include the fact that you’re
going to have to spend thousands of dollars somewhere in the middle of the lifecycle for
changing out parts.

Third, Choosing between Inverters and MicroInverters. Each type of inverter has
its own benefits. While micro-inverters are more efficient, they are also more costly.
They are also extremely reliable.

Vocabulary

Shade: Sombra Reliable: Fiable

To face: Mirar a MicroInverter: Microinversor

To drop: Caer Inverter: Inversor

Roof: Tejado Guaranteed: Garantizado

South: Sur
Exercises from web Test-English
Exercise 1

1. Paul is behaving in a very unusual way. I think he might be drinking again.

2. I think there might be or may be a mistake in your tax return. You should check
it.

3. If Suzan said that, it must be true. She never lies.

4. Sorry, but I'm not Connor. You must be confusing me for someone else.

5. I'm not sure I trust Peter. He might not be the person we think he is.

6. You have walked for ten hours. You must be exhausted.

7. He can´t be his son, they look completely different.

8. There's a bit of traffic, so I might not or may not arrive in time.

9. He can´t be very proud of you right now. You disappointed him.

10. I wouldn't swim in this river if I were you. It might be or may be dangerous.

Exercise 2

1. The phone is ringing. It must be Charlotte; she said she would call this morning.

2. She can´t be in love with him She told me she hates him.

3. He might be at the gym right now. Sometimes he goes there at this time.

4. He can´t be at the gym right now. Sometimes he goes there at this time.

5. If he drives a jaguar, he must be quite rich.

6. You should pick up the phone. It might be an important call.

7. He must know the answer, he's the best in the class.

8. You might be right, but it's better if we check.

9. He can´t be in class. I saw him at the library a minute ago.

10. A: Who's at the door? B: I don't know; it may be John.

Exercise 3

Dialogue 1

A: Someone is knocking at the door.

B: It must be the pizza delivery man. I ordered a pizza.

A: I know you ordered a pizza. But it can´t be him, because you ordered the pizza five
minutes ago.

B: Yes, you are right. Then it might be your sister.

A: No, it can´t be my sister, she's out of town.

B: Well, then just open the door; it might be important.

Dialogue 2

A: Why don't you tell me what is the matter with you?

B: Well, I should tell you something and I think you might not like it.

A: Come on! Tell me what it is. It can´t be that bad.

B: I don't know. I'm afraid you might react badly.

A: Then I'm sure it must be serious. Please, tell me.

B: I saw Lindsey holding hands with another man.

A: What?

B: Please, I know you must be upset right now, but...

A: Dude, Lindsey and I broke up more than a year ago. Didn't you know?