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14 Solar Resource Assessment
14 Solar Resource Assessment
Assessment
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Content
• Tools for site assessment
• Undertaking site assessment
• Shadow analysis
• Equipment locations
• Assessment of system capacity
• Assessment of PV array mounting arrangment
• Design considerations
• GRPV site survey format
• Water – availability & quality and accessibility for cleaning and maintenance
• System protection, personnel safety and Fire safety
• Grid connectivity and power evacuation arrangements
• Permits, clearances and relevant documentations 2
Tools for Site Assessment
Measuring Tape /
Site Survey Solar Pathfinder /
Compass Digital Distance
Format Sun Eye
Meter
Critical Angle
Distance
Undertaking Site Assessment –
Conduct Shadow Analysis
Shadow Analysis – Use Thumb Rule
Undertaking Site Assessment
– Space Between Two Rows
(3) State specific regulations under net metering/ gross metering policy regime
Tile
RCC Roof
Roof
Corrugated
Corrugated
Metal
Cement
Sheet
Asbestos
Assessment of PV Array Mounting Arrangement
PV array mounting arrangement would depend on the type of roof
Assessment of PV Array Mounting Arrangement
PV array mounting arrangement would depend on the type of roof
Design Considerations (1/2)
For large system a suitable walk-way will be required for maintenance purpose
Operating Temperature affects performance. Therefore arrays should be installed in such a
way that there is sufficient air flow / ventilation for cooling
High wind pressure can damage the structure and modules. Therefore mounting structure
should be opted in such a way that there is minimum wind pressure
High Humidity and salty atmosphere can corrode the structure and the extreme levels in
the site should be known
Lightning strikes can damage the electrical equipment and some times the modules. So
lightning vulnerability in the site should be known
Typical Site Survey Format for GRPV Project (1/5)
1 General information
1.1 Date of Survey
1.2 Name of Building
1.3 Address
1.4 City
1.5 Latitude – Longitude of site __________°N , ___________ °E
1.6 Surveyed By:
1.7 Checked By:
Typical Site Survey Format for GRPV Project (2/5)