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Project Completion Report

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DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMESSIONING OF 100

KWp SOLARMINI GRID SYSTEM FOR SYSTA RURAL MUNICIPALITY, WARD
NO.-5, NARAYANI PARI SUSTA, NAWALPARASI, DISTRICT.
CONTRACT ID: AEPC/SEC/G/NCB/2075/76-02

Submitted to:
Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC)
Mid-Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal

Submitted By:

Topsun Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Sano Bharyang (Pavitra Basti), Kathmandu, Nepal
+977 1 4891369 / +977 9851168414
September, 2020

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Acknowledgements

This Solar PV Project entitled “Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 100
KWp Solar Mini-Grid System" has been installed at Susta Rural Municipality, Ward No.-5,
Narayan pari Susta, Nawawalparsi District, to meet the electrical load requirement projected
during the feasibility study (i.e.275 Household, Armed Police Force and Academic Institution).
Building up the Solar PV plant requires several steps and was successfully completed with the
help of internal technical team and experts from AEPC.I would like to extend our immense
gratitude to Director Dr. Narayan Adhikari for his valuable feedback and guidance in completing
this report. I would also like to thank to Dr. Laxman Pd. Ghimire (Solar Component Manager)
and Er. Chaitanya Chaudhary for their continuous support and constructive suggestions that
have enabled this project to achieve its present form.

It is my utmost responsibility to appreciate and acknowledge other people behind the success of
this project. I am very grateful to Mr. Kiran Gautam (Managing Director: Topsun Energy Pvt.
Ltd.) for the flexibility he had shown during the project implementation and for his valuable
suggestions in quality control and timely completion. Similarly, I highly appreciate the efforts of
our technical team Er. Nirmal Pudasaini, Er. Sujan Koirala and technicians Mr. Buddhi Ram
Chaudhary, Krishna Ram Thing, Prakash Malla, Gita Dutta Tripathi and Rudra Pd. Baral and
entire team.

Finally, I want to remember my entire team especially finance, technical, marketing, and
administration for their unbreakable patience, that has inspired me to achieve every success
including this report. I have tried my best to keep away this completion report from some
possible errors.

Er. Netra Bahadur Khatri

Project Leader
Topsun Energy Pvt. Ltd.
September, 2020

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Contents:
Acknowledgements.....................................................................................................................................ii
Acronyms.....................................................................................................................................................v
Executive summary.....................................................................................................................................1
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................3
Foundation ceremony of Project.................................................................................................................4
Project Objective:........................................................................................................................................5
Site Description:.........................................................................................................................................5
System Components....................................................................................................................................6
Solar Module:..........................................................................................................................................6
Module Structure....................................................................................................................................6
Structure Foundation..............................................................................................................................7
Inverter:...................................................................................................................................................8
PV Inverters (STP CORE 1):...................................................................................................................8
Off-grid Battery Inverters (SI8.0H):......................................................................................................9
MC-Box-12:..........................................................................................................................................9
Battery Bank:.........................................................................................................................................10
Remote Monitoring:..............................................................................................................................10
Transmission and Distribution System......................................................................................................11
Lightening Protection:...............................................................................................................................12
Earthing:....................................................................................................................................................12
Construction of Power House and Toilet:..................................................................................................14
Fencing......................................................................................................................................................15
Problem faced...........................................................................................................................................16
List of Goods and Related Services...........................................................................................................17
Product Warranty/Guarantee...................................................................................................................19
Installation Procedure:..............................................................................................................................19
Single Line Diagram of Plant......................................................................................................................21
Consideration: Energy Generation 100kWp Solar PV Plant.......................................................................22
Training and Commissioning and Handover..............................................................................................23
Training:.................................................................................................................................................25
Commissioning:.....................................................................................................................................25
Handover of the system:.......................................................................................................................25
After Sales Service.....................................................................................................................................26
Project Benefits:........................................................................................................................................26
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................................27
Annex:.......................................................................................................................................................28

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TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Stone foundation ceremony (silanyas).........................................................................................4

Figure 2. Solar Module Arrangement..........................................................................................................6

Figure 3. Mounting Structure......................................................................................................................7

Figure 4. Section diagram of structure and view.........................................................................................7

Figure 5. Mounting of On-grid Inverters......................................................................................................8

Figure 6. Arrangement of SI (Off-grid Inverters)..........................................................................................9

Figure 7. Battery bank arrangement..........................................................................................................10

Figure 8. Image showing remote data.......................................................................................................11

Figure 9. Transmission Line.......................................................................................................................12

Figure 10. Earthing of the system..............................................................................................................13

Figure 11. Cross sectional view of earthing system...................................................................................14

Figure 12. Power house.............................................................................................................................15

Figure 13. Fencing of plant........................................................................................................................16

Figure 14. Flood at site during installation................................................................................................17

Figure 15. Inaguration of Mini-grid............................................................................................................26

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Acronyms

AC: Alternating Current

Ah: Ampere hour

AEPC: Alternative Energy Promotion Centre

DG: Diesel generator

DC: Direct Current

kWp: Kilo Watt Peak

No’s: Number

PV: Photovoltaic

RCC: Reinforced Cement Concrete

Wp: Watt-peak

AEPC: Alternative Energy Promotion Centre

APF: Armed Police Force

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Executive summary
Renewable energy sources i.e. energy generated from solar, wind, biomass, hydro power,
geothermal and ocean resources are considered as a technological option for generating clean
energy. But the energy generated from solar is much less than the production by fossil fuels,
however, electricity generation by utilizing PV cells increases rapidly in recent years. This
completion report presents the completion of Solar Power system that harnesses the
renewable energies in Sun to generate electricity. This solar power generating system is
suitable for non-electrified rural areas, industries and also domestic areas.

As per the objectives of Government of Nepal to provide the accesses of energy to the people
living in rural areas, Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) which is an
implementation organization of the project invited sealed bids for “Design, Supply,
Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 100 KWp Solar Mini-Grid System at Susta
Rural Municipality, Ward No.-5, Narayan pari Susta, Nawawalparsi District", Nepal
dated 8th July, 2019. The Project was funded by Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC),
Terai Madhes Prosperity Programme and Rural Municipality. Out of total project cost NPR.
48,092,268 including VAT, contribution from AEPCNPR. 28,855,361 and contribution from
Terai Madhes Prosperity Programme NPR. 17,500,000and contribution from Rural
Municipality was NPR. 1,736,907.Topsun Energy was selected as a successful bidder by the
bid evaluation committee and the Contract agreement for the execution of the project was
signed on dated 22ndday of October 2019amongAEPC, Susta Rural Municipality and
TopsunEnergy Pvt. Ltd. Despite of extremely difficult transportation means and frequent
flood at site during rainy seasonTopsun Energy get its job done within the allocated time
framei.e.September 15, 2020.

The installed SolarMini-grid System at SustaRural Municipality, Susta,

Nawalparasiutililizedground area at theplane area of terai with no solar shedding. The Battery
Bank, Inverter and entire control system was installed inside the Powerhouse.Approximately
1500m2area was used for the plant out of which 98 m 2 areas was occupied by power house.
The 100KWp Solar Mini-Grid Plant would be used to provide the electricity service to
275households,Armed Police Force and educational Institutional and for other productive use
at Susta. The generated energy was transmitted to the community through 400VTransmission
line. Till date there is no access of National Grid to the project site.

The generated Solar energy can be used for both purposes i.e. supply the energy to the
community and the excess energy is used to charge the 768 kWh battery bank. The stored
energy of battery is used for lighting and to run necessary electrical appliances as and when
required. The30NOs of street lights installed at poles of transmission lines has been used for
lighting at the necessary and essential areas and its surroundings during night time. At the
moment the plant is in operation as an off-grid system. But the system has been designed in
such a way that once the grid power will be available at site there is option to charge the
battery from the grid and export excess energy to the local utility grid. The system acts

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according to the load, as there is not possibility to export the generated energy due to
unavailability of National Grid. The maximum production may vary depending upon the

Battery State of charge and load. Depending on the proposed design, the installed system has
two days of autonomy during cloudy and rainy days. The overall system Installation was
carried out by technical team of Topsun Energy under the supervision of Project Leader of
the Project.

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Introduction

The installed 100KWp Solar Mini-grid System at Susta, Nawalparasi is used for lighting
purpose for households, to run electrical equipment of Academic Institutions, Armed Police
Force and to run the small scale enterprise within the Susta Rural Municipality Ward No, 5.
This Mini grid had used only one energy source i.e. solar source which is a renewable source
of energy. This 100 KWp Mini grid is grouped into three different systems i.e. production,
distribution and end users connections. The Mini grid production system comprises energy
generation technologies like100 kWp Solar Modules, Smart On grid and off-grid inverters,
Multi cluster Box from SMA, and Battery Bank. The electricity distribution system moves
energy generated at production system to end users. The distribution system consists of
distribution and /or transmission lines, transformers, and the infrastructures to support the
lines, such as poles, conductors, insulators and so on. Transmission and distribution lines are
overhead as per the technical specifications and BoQ suggested in the contract agreement.
Finally end user system consists of safe connection to and from the mini grid, systems to
prevent electrical shocks to both equipment and users. The consumers can now use the
generated energy as per their requirement. Smart prepaid energy meters were installed at end
users entities and the end users need to buy a token in the form of card and need to input it to
the meter to use electricity as long as the balance remains. The meter will automatically cut
when the purchased power is used up.

Harnessing of non-polluting renewable energy resources to control greenhouse gases is

receiving stimulus from the government of Nepal. The Renewable Energy mission, which is
part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change supported by different government and
non government organization has been set up to promote the development and use of solar
energy for power generation and other uses with the ultimate objective of making renewable
energy competitive with fossil-based energy options. The Solar Mini grid system for power
generation had been deployed Susta Rural Muncipality-5, Narayan Pari Susta, Nawalparasi
for electrification. With the downward trend in the cost of solar energy and appreciation for
the need for development of solar power, small and large solar power projects have recently
been implemented at different parts of country. A significant part of the large potential of
solar energy in the country could be developed by promoting similar solar photovoltaic
power systems of varying sizes and capacity as per the need and affordability coupled with
ensuring adequate return on investment. The100KWp Solar Mini grid system of Susta,
Nawalparasi is estimated to meet the energy requirement of the community.

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Foundation ceremony of Project

The construction of project was inaugurated jointly by Hon. Minister Barsa Man Pun (Minister of
Energy, Water Resource and Irrigation), Executive Director Madhusudhan Adhikari (Alternative
Energy Promotion Centre) and Mr. Ram Prasad Pandey (Chairman of Susta Rural Municipality) on
dated October 22, 2019, in the presence of designated personality from AEPC, Topsun Energy,
political parties, civic leaders and public.

Figure 1. Stone foundation ceremony (silanyas)

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Project Objective:
The main objective of this Solar Mini-grid system is to provide access of modern electricity
to the community of Narayan pari, Susta area for household, APF, educational institution and
local enterprises in order to support them achieving better living conditions. The overall
objectives of the Installed mini-grid system are to get the following outcomes.

Outcomes:

1. 275 households to be benefited and have electricity access at home

2. One Academic institution to have electricity connected and benefitting
hundreds of students in their studies.
3. One APF camp connected with the mini grid, that helps them the serve the
people more better.
4. Establishment of small scale enterprises seeking electricity service.
5. Overall, rise in living standard of people of Susta Rural Municipality ward No.
5.

Site Description:
Location:
Province: 5
Locality: Susta Rural Municipality-5, Narayanipari, Susta, Nawalparasi
Coordinates:
Latitude: 27021'33.51'' N Longitude: 83052'16.75' E'

Output: 100KW

Orientation: South
Battery Bank Voltage: 48Vdc
Solar PV Modules: 304nos of 330Wp polycrystalline
On grid Inverter: 2 units of 50 KW from SMA
Off grid inverter: 12 units of 8KVA/48V
Multi cluster Box-12 for control system
Battery: 192nos2000Ah@2V VRLA Gel Tubular Battery
Transmission and distribution length>5kmapprox
No. of Pole including 8meter, 9 meter and 11meter : 155Poles
Nos. of Street Light: 30Sets
Wattage of Street Lights: 20W

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System Components
Solar Module:
The Installed Solar PV Modules are Polycrystalline 72-cell module achieves a power output
up to 330Wp each module and entire module certified to withstand high wind loads (2400
Pascal). The project contains 304no’s of 330Wp Poly crystalline Solar PV module from Jinko
Solar Co. having module efficiency of greater than 17% connected 19 in series as a string and
in total 16 numbers of strings. The solar module is ground mounted in the specially
constructed solar mounting structure. The modules are placed in such a way that there is a
provision for wind passing in between and all the modules mounted in the structure are
earthed.

Figure 2. Solar Module Arrangement

Module Structure
The mounting structure of the purposed Solar PV Array is shown in figure 2. Galvanize Iron
structures were used for the construction of structure having 0.3 meter front height above the
ground. The structure of the system contains two cross support between each leg and was
constructed and installed to withstand the wind speed of 180km/hr. The tilt angle of the
mounting structure for the installation of solar PV modules is 30⁰as per the Nepal Geo-
Location standard.

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Figure 3. Mounting Structure

Structure Foundation
The foundation of the solar structure and pole is shown below. The concrete panel structure
having 2.5feet deep hole of 2*2 feet area contains four nos. of nut bolt iron rod of 16mm
diameter for supporting the structure leg. The nut bolt used in the system is shown in figure
below. The concrete pole foundation of the system is quite stable having 1feet diameter of
3.5feet depth for better stability of the pole.

Figure 4. Section diagram of structure and view

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Inverter:

PV Inverters (STP CORE 1):

The Sunny Tripower is a transformerless PV inverter, with 6Maximum Power Point Tracker
(MPPT), that converts the direct current of the PV array to grid-compliant, 400Vac three-
phase current and can be feeds it into the utility grid if needed. The product is suitable for
indoor and outdoor use. In this case the three phase output of Sunny Tripower is supplied to
loads directly during day time and also supply excess energy to charge batteries through
Sunny Island or Battery Inverters.

The project contains two nos. of each 50 KW PV inverter which converts the DC power from
PV Modules to three phase AC power suitable for household and enterprise electrical loads.
The main output has no break functionality. The output from the PV inverter can directly be
supplied to the connected loads in the event of a grid failure when grid is connected in future
or when shore/generator power is disconnected or whenever it gets connected with the loads
or can be supplied to the battery bank through Battery Inverter or Sunny Island. The energy
generated from Solar PV modules can be used for supply to the load and charge the battery
bank. But the installed plant at Susta community, Nawalparasi have not AC input source at
present and only backup energy used to run the loads at day and night time. The system uses
two string inverters and has three phase output. The efficiency of the solar PV inverter is
>98%.

Figure 5. Mounting of On-grid Inverters

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Off-grid Battery Inverters (SI8.0H):

The Sunny Island is a battery inverter that controls the electrical energy balance in an off-grid
system, in a battery backup system or in a system for increased self-consumption. In a
battery-backup system, we had used the SMA Sunny Island or Battery Inverters for increased
self-consumption. The product is used in weather-protected indoor areas. The product was
used as stationary equipment. AC sources (such as PV inverters) have been used in off-grid
systems and battery-backup systems for energy supply. The powers of individual
Sunny Island inverters are added to yield the total maximum power in three phase mode. The
Sunny Island uses batteries for energy storage and supply to the loads when required. The
nominal voltage of the battery must correspond to the input voltage on the DC connection. A
fuse switch-disconnector (e.g., Battery Fuse) was installed between the battery and the
Sunny Island. The Sunny Island 8.0H supports a wide range of on-grid and off-grid
applications for operation in remote off-grid areas to home energy management. In our
project we had used 12 units of SI8.0H (each 6.4 kW capacity) to deliver 76.8kW continuous
load. There are altogether 4 cluster of Sunny Island and each cluster consists of 3 sunny
island. Out of three one cluster is operated as Master Cluster and other two as extension
cluster or slave. The extension clusters are operated by Master Cluster. The Sunny Island
inverters charge the battery during the day time and supply power to load as and when
needed.

Figure 6. Arrangement of SI (Off-grid Inverters)

MC-Box-12:
The Multicluster Box is a device of a multicluster power conditioning system. It is used to
establish stand-alone grids with several Sunny Island inverters. The Multicluster Box is a
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stationary switching device combination (AC main distributor) to which you can connect the
Sunny Island inverters, the loads, the generator and another power generation system such as
a PV system. In our project we had used Multicluster-Box 12.3-20 which will also facilitate
for future grid connection purpose.

Battery Bank:
The battery section comprises of 1920 no’s of 2000Ah@2V VRLA Tubular Gel Batteries
(OPzV series batteries). The battery configuration is adjusted such that there are 4 banks
connected in each cluster of SI. The battery is charged through PV modules only. It has also
option to charge the system through grid if the grid power is available; the chosen smart
inverters are able to charge the battery during different condition.

Figure 7. Battery bank arrangement

Remote Monitoring:
Another important aspect of this installation is a very informative energy monitoring
(remote monitoring provision).The energy produced, the output power and other parameter
so the power plant can also be monitored through internet by the AEPC and Topsun Energy
remotely. This remote monitoring enables to monitor the system online daily and take
action, in case of any fault. We can easily calculate the daily units generated by the solar
power plant and daily units consumed by the community with the help of this remote
monitoring system.

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Figure 8. Image showing remote data

Transmission and Distribution System

The Generated power of Solar Wind Hybrid System is transmitted and distributed in 400VAc
and 230VAcline to serve various loads within the service area. We used Dog, Rabbit and
Weasel Conductor for Transmission and distribution. It was used 0.5KV, 1.5KA lighting
arrester for distribution system to protect lines from Lightning. There are 75 Nos. of 9 meter
poles and80 numbers of 8 meter pole for transmission and distribution system. Total
transmission and distribution line length is approximately 5.3 KM. The table below
summarizes major components of distribution system design.
Description Length/Quantity/Numbers
Length of Transmission & Distribution 5.3 Km
Lines
Three Phase (4 wires) 400 VAC 2.8 Km
Single Phase (2 wires) 230 VAC 2.5 Km
ACSR Conductors
Dog 4.5 KM
Rabbit 9 KM
Weasel 4.5 KM
Service Cable 6 square mm 7.5 KM
Pole Type & Number
MS tubular pole (9 m length) 75 number
MS tubular pole (8 m length) 80 number
Insulator Type & Number
Shackle type insulators and D-Iron, large Large 120 and medium 350 number
and medium size
Others:
Lighting Arrester, Size & Number 0.5 kV, 1.5 kA, minimum 40 numbers

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Figure 9. Transmission Line

Lightening Protection:
There is one nos. of lightening arrestors installed at top of 7 meter pole grounded separately
to earth so as to protect the solar modules from the lightening. The coverage area of installed
lighting arrester is 60meter surrounding from installed point. We have a system two meter
away from the lighting arrester point. 35 square mm wire is used to connect between lighting
arrester and earthing electrode. Likewise lighting arrestor was installed for all current
carrying conductors at the start and end of the transmission and distribution lines. Besides
start and end of transmission lines lighting arrestor were provided in every 500 meter along
distribution lines. Earthing were done at each lighting arrestor along the electrical lines using
a minimum 600mm*600mm*3mm ground plate of copper.
Methodology of Installation of Lighting Arrester:

 Measuring the coverage area of the arrester

 Fixing the lighting arrester base with the help of lighting arrester coverage area
 Fixing the lighting arrester earthing point
 Connecting the lighting arrester point and earthing electrode point through 35mm Sq
Wire

Earthing:
The project comprises of two separate earthing, one for the lightening protection and one for
the equipment earthing that is DC Earthing for the protection of various equipments like
Inverters. The body earthing of the solar modules, structure, Battery box etc. also connected
to this earthing. The earthing is done by measuring the earth resistance from Earth Megger
Tester before the earthing and after the earthing of soil. The earth resistance were measured
as 5Ω.One meter Copper rod was used as the electrode which is buried into the earth by
mixing the earth chemical compound.
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Methodology of Earthing:

 Measuring the resistance of earth through Earth Megger Tester then if the value of the
earth resistance less than 5Ω we go for second step.

 Digging of 2feet*2feet wide and 5feet depth hole.

 By applying the earthing compound around the electrode surface and insert into the
hole

 Inserting the mixture of the earthing compound and soil into hole

 Inserting the sufficient water into the earthing area

 Connecting the electrode terminal and equipment’s earthing point through the wire

Figure 10. Earthing of the system

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Figure 11. Cross sectional view of earthing system

Construction of Power House and Toilet:

A Brick Masonry power house was constructed and consists of control room and operator
room. The dimension (L*B*H) of power house is 12 M* 6M *3M. The wall thickness of
power house is 230mm with 350mm*350mm brick piller. The Cement sand ratio of brick
masonry wall is 1:4. There are altogether 4 numbers of wooden windows of frame
1.5m*1.5m, with main door frame (1.5m*2.3m) and control room door (1m*2.15m).Likewise
the dimension of Toilet is (2.2m length*2.2m width*2.45m height). The cement sand ration
of wall and RCC slab is same as ration mentioned for Power house. The power house and
toilet was constructed as per the design and specification provided by the Employer. The
design of power house is attached in the annex of this report.

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Figure 12. Power house

Fencing
The power plant and powerhouse after installation was secured by fencing around it. An
entrance door of 1.5 meter width and 2.5 meter height and lock was also included. The total
length of fencing is 200meter. The chain link mesh size of 2''*2'' of 10 gauge were used. The
MS angle iron of size 50mm*50mm*5mm were used for metal post of 1.5 meter high from
ground level and at a spacing of 2 meter. The free space of 1 meter, 1.5 meter and 2 meter
were maintained from the back, side and front of PV array and the fencing respectively. The
fence was done as per the standards mentioned in the tender document.

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Figure 13. Fencing of plant

Problem faced
Project implementation is itself a tough task in such location. There was no access of road up to the
project site. We were not allowed to use Indian Territory to transport the goods. The only way of
transportation left was through traditional wooden boat. There was always high risk of manpower, and
solar goods during travelling in boat. Due to COVID pandemic the project took almost 11 months to
take into operation. As a result the construction of project was ongoing during rainy season as well.
Due to continuous and heavy rainfall during the construction phase, the heavy flood of height
approximately 3 feet entered into the community and project site two times within the same months.
Despite of 2 times heavy floods, only few minor damages has been observed and such damages were
been corrected and operated smoothly. Some of the members from technical team were suffered for
the COVID as well and continued work after they were tested negative.

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Figure 14. Flood at site during installation

List of Goods and Related Services

Following are the list of goods supplied for the project: Supply, Delivery, Installation,
Testing and Commissioning of Solar Mini-grid System at Susta – 5, Nawalparasi

Item Unitof
ItemDescription Quantity
No. Measurement
A-Power Generation Components:
Solar Photovoltaic Array of Total Minimum Capacity100kWp (Size of individual
1 PV module should be ≥ 250Wp, Mono or Poly Crystalline Silicon) 1 Set

Three Phase PV Inverter Grid Tie Technology with solar MPPT controller of Total
2 1 Set
Minimum Capacity 100kW
VRLA Gel Tubular Battery of Total Minimum Capacity 760kWh@48Vdc
3 (Individual battery capacity: Minimum 2V 1500Ah@C10) with rack, cables 1 Set
and accessories, OR LiFePO4 of total minimum 650kWh capacity
Off-grid Battery Inverter of Total Minimum Capacity 72kW, stackable as Master
4 1 Set
And Slave for 3-Phase Power Supply
5 Control System with Accessories including necessary breakers and fuses 1 Set
6 Solar PV Module support structure, hot dipped galvanized metal frame complete set LS
7 PV Combiner Boxes with Fuses, Isolators, Surge Protective Devices, MCBs 1 Set
Balance of System materials (DC and AC copper cables, Connectors, surge
8 1 Set
protector, Nails, Power house lights-3etc)
Lightning Protection and Earthing System for Power Generation System
(maintenance free/chemical LPI standard or better technology, lightening rods
9 and earthing rod of 3meter, 25 mm diameter copper, surge protectors etc). 1 Set
Separate earthing for metal / body inside and outside power house, LPI, AC/DC
and Inveter Neutral point.
10 Remote System Monitoring Unit & Accessories including communication router 1 Set

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11 DC Distribution Board or Panel with breakers and DC surge protection devices 1 Set
12 AC Distribution Board with Circuit Breakers, AC Surge Protectors & Accessories 1 Set
13 Fire Extinguisher 2 Set
14 Office Equipments (Table,Chair,Shelf, LaptopComputer,3in1LaserPrinter) 1 Set
B-Distribution Components
15 Earthing System Set for Power Distribution System 25 Nos

16 XLPE Insulated Copper Armored AC Cable, 3.5 Core 35mm2 (Power House to 20 Meter
17 MS Pole Tubular 9 meter for 3-phase power distribution 75 Nos
18 MS Pole Tubular 8 meter for 1-phse power distribution 80 Nos
19 Conductor ACSR (Dog) 4.50 Km
20 Conductor ACSR (Rabbit) 9.00 Km
21 Conductor ACSR (Weasel) 4.50 Km
22 Service wire, concentric 6square mm 7.5 Km
23 Shackle Insulators and D-Iron (Large size) 120 Set
24 Shackle Insulators and D-Iron (Medium size) 350 Set
Stay Set with accessories- hot dipped galvanized (stay plate of area 46 Set
26 Lightning Arrester, 0.5kV, 1.5kA 40 Nos
27 Tool Box (Insulating Gloves, Crimping Tool, 3-phase Digital Clamp meter etc.) 1 Set
28 Aluminum Foldable Pole Ladder of Extended Length Minimum 7 meter 1 No
29 Pre-paid Energy Meter 5Amp, 230VAC 50Hz, Class 1 27 Nos
0
30 Pre-paid Energy Meter 16Amp, 230VAC 50Hz, Class 1 5 Nos
31 Pre-paid Energy Meter 25Amp, 400VAC 50Hz, Class 1 2 Nos
32 MCB 6Amp DP 230V with holder for Households 270 Nos
33 MCB 16Amp DP 230V with holder for PEU Load, School & Health post 5 No
34 MCB 16Amp DP 230V with holder for Nepal Police 1 No
35 MCCB 16Amp TP with holder for AgroMill & APF 2 Nos
36 MCCB 63Amp TPN with pole mounted distribution box of IP65 1 Nos
37 MCCB 80Amp TPN with pole mounted distribution box of IP65 1 Nos
38 LED Lamp 5Watt, AC 230V with Holder 810 Nos
39 LED Lamp 3Watt, AC 230V with Holder 810 Nos
40 LED Street Light 230V 20W AC with photo sensors andmounting arms 30 Nos

Following are the list of services provided for the project: Supply, Delivery, Installation,
testing and Commissioning of Solar Mini-grid System at Susta Rural Municipality – 5,
NawalparasiDistrictincluding all accessories.

Item Unitof
ItemDescription Quantity
No. Measurement

1 Distribution Pole Installation and Commissioning 145 No

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2 Conductor stringing with LA fitting (Three Phase) 3.0 Km

3 Conductor stringing with LA fitting (Single Phase) 3.0 Km
Civil works for 100kWp solar PV array foundations including material and
4 LS
Workmanship

Chain Link Wire mess of Size 2"*2"with Iron Angle Post 50mm*50mm at
5 200 Meter
interval of 2m of height1.5m with concrete base of 0.2m*0.2m*0.5m

6 Installation, Commissioning and Testing of Solar Mini-grid System LS

Construction of Power house as per the technical specifications (Size:14

7 98 m
2
meter*7meter)
Construction of Toilet and Septic Tank as per the technical specification
8 LS
with inner dimensions (2.2m length*2.2m width*2.2m height)

9 Operation, Maintenance and Management of whole system for 3 Years 3 Year

10 Transportation of all goods from Supplier’s warehouse to sub project site LS

11 Site Development, retaining wall etc 1 PS

12 Environmental Mitigation and Enhancement Cost 1 PS

PS: Provisional Sum

LS: Lump-sum

No: Numbers

Km: Kilometers

Product Warranty/Guarantee
The warranty/Guarantee for the installed system components are as listed below:
Solar Modules: 25 years
VRLA Battery: 5 years
PV Inverter: 5 years
Off Grid Inverter: 5 years
Complete BoS: 3 years

Installation Procedure:
Installation of 100 KW Solar Mini grid systems was carried out by Topsun Energy Team.
The installation of the system commenced recently after signing the contract agreement and
was completed on 15 September, 2020.The project was completed in the given time frame.
The installation was carried out in following stages. The twelve stages are detailed below:

 Site development
 Construction of power house
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 Construction, erection of foundation of the mounting structure

 Erection of Pole
 Installation of the ground mounted solar frame
 Installation of solar Panels at mounting structure
 Transmission and distribution of ASCR Conductor
 Installation of the battery
 Installation of the solar array dc isolation panel, interconnection protection panel
 Installation of Lightening protection and Earthing
 Interconnection of the Solar Module, Battery, Inverter, Charge Controller
 Installation of wiring inside control room
 Commissioning of the inverter and the charge controller

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Single Line Diagram of Plant

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Consideration: Energy Generation 100kWp Solar PV Plant

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Training and Commissioning and Handover

Training:
For smooth operation and to minimize the operational error as well as to ensure that the minor
problems are solved immediately, The Company involved few persons from the community
during the installation period and train them regarding the system, so that they itself are
capacitated enough to solve minor problems. The trainee was given one hoursystem description
session and demonstrated the entire functioning and maintenance of each and every component.
The training will cover the following subjects:

1. Use and importance of solar PV systems

2. Battery maintenance & PV System wiring and troubleshooting
3. Function & maintenance of Inverter and other components of the PV system and overall
system troubleshooting and maintenance of centralized Solar PV System.

Commissioning:
Commissioning of the system was carried jointly by Topsun Team (Project Manager, Er. Netra
Bahadur Khatri, Er. Nirmal Pudasaini, Er. Sujan Koirala, Er. UjjwajBazagainand Technicians
Mr. Krishna Ram Thing and Mr. Buddhiram Chaudhary, Mr. Prakash Malla, Mr, Gita Dutta
Tripathi).Commissioning of the system was carried out in four stages:

 Inspection of the system to ensure correct installation

 Completion of minor electrical connections, namely solar array connections in the
charge controller and the connection of the input and output part of the inverter
 Testing and commissioning of the system as per the commissioning procedure
 The errors identified if any was resolved
 Testing of the remote data acquisition capability.

Handover of the system:

The project was inaugurated by the chief guest Honorable respected Ganesh Prasad Timilshina
(Chairman of National Assembly) in the presence Executive Director Madhusudhan Adhikari (Alternative
Energy Promotion Centre), Chairman Ram Prasad Pandey (Susta Rural Municipality) and distinguished
personality from AEPC, political parties, civic leaders and Reporters and public. The appreciation
certificate was provided to Mr. Kiran Gautam (Director of Topsun Energy Pvt ltd) on the same day.

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Figure 15. Inauguration of Mini-grid

After Sales Service

The offered system was installed by the experienced team led by Engineer and all the required
safety factors were considered during the installation. After installation Topsun will be fully
responsible for the operation and maintenance of the system for the period of
warranty/Guarantee. Topsun will send the technical team within 7 working days from the receipt
of complain and get the problem fixed within 30 days and make system functional. The technical
team will visit the site quarterly to perform preventive maintenance check up of the system.
After the completion of free warranty period, company will offer an annual maintenance contract
at very reasonable price to make sure the system performs for longer period. In case of any
emergency, our technical team will be available 24*7.Maintenance of the system will be
conducted as per the status during the visit for the needed components only. The solar module
will be properly cleaned every 30 days.

Project Benefits:

The project proposal contemplated benefits in three major areas: Economics, Energy Pricing, and
Environmental. The benefit goals in all of these major areas have been accomplished with the
following outcomes in both immediate benefits and benefits to be realized over time:

Benefits/Advantages realized after completion of the project

 Centralized and therefore easier maintenance

 Greatly reduced contribution to Global Warming
 Low running cost
 Availability of electricity supports proper rural health services
 Health and safety benefits to the poor people. Respiratory disease and impaired eyesight
results due to use of kerosene oil and candles.
 Allows people to extend their workdays till evening and up to night.

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 Electric light improves literacy, because people can read after dark more easily than they
can by candle or lamplight.
 No waste nor loss of electricity: When single households do not consume power in the
village it can be used by other households or stored in batteries

 Local socio-economic impact is important!

Conclusion

The system was installed and operated successfully according to the requirement of AEPC. The
100 KW Solar system will be capable of supplying electrical loads projected during the detailed
feasibility study. The project was started on January 2020 and completed on mid of September
2020. 275 Number of Household, Academic Institution, and APF gets direct benefit from the
plant. As 100% grants was provided by AEPC, Rural Municipality and Terai Madhes Prosperity
Programme, so, the cost of generated energy will be very low. All the PV products and
components that were used are of high standard in quality and expected to get better reliability
and better performance throughout its operational life (warranty period). The system expected to
work well in the future too, provided if it is properly maintained and operated. Despite the high
reliability of the system itself, one full time operator was kept to see the overall operation and
maintenance of the system. Care should be taken during the days when there is no any sunshine
for few days and the voltage levels should be regularly checked to ensure that battery should not
deeply discharged. Proper care and maintenance will give the sustainability to the system.

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Annex:

Fig. Project information board Fig. Project Site

Fig. Power house and Toilet construction Fig. Transportation in Boat

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Fig. Solar array and structure Fig. Cleaning of Solar Modules

Fig. Inner view of Power house Fig. Storage of Battery

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Fig. Site Development

Fig. Pole transportation from River bank to site Fig. Image after flood

Fig. Transmission line Fig. Module storage

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