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P150 - 95 KWp On-Grid Solar System (Installation of Mounting

PROJECT
Structure)
CLIENT Emirates Real Estate Corp
MAIN CONTRACTOR PIVOT Engineering and General Contracting
SUB CONTRACTOR PEPCO Engineering Co LLC

DOCUMENT NO :PEPCO/MS/005 /ASI REV.00 DATE : 03/02/2022

TITLE METHOD STATEMENT FOR 95KWp ON-GRID SOLAR SYSTEM

Prepared by: Senior Safety Officer Reviewed & Approved by: Project Incharge

Makaranth VL Arunmozhi Nagarajan

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CONTENTS

1. Purpose

2. Scope

3. Supervision & Responsibilities.

4. Construction of Solar system at Rooftop

5. Fixing cable trays

6. Laying of DC and AC cables

7. Cable Termination and Glanding

8. Fixing MDB / SMDB / Meter Cabinet

9. Dressing DB’s

10. Safety Measures and Risks

11. Tools & Equipments

12. Emergency Procedures & ERTS.

13. Attachment

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1.0 Purpose
To define the general sequence of events, interfaces and responsibilities relating to installation of
on-grid solar system

2.0 Scope
This Method Statement for Installation of On-grid Solar System defines the sequence, quality
procedures, and health, safety & environment (HSE) requirements to be followed for the
implementation of the activity.

3.0 Supervision & Responsibilities.

 The Project Manager will be responsible for overall implementation of the project and safety.
 The Site Engineer will be responsible for overall supervision on site. He will organize his
team for the proper implementation of the project as per schedule and execute the work
according to the plan and specification and also responsible to enforce HSE plan explaining
the ways and means to carry out work safely and effectively, in order to fulfil the objective of
the HSE policy.
 The Site supervisor is responsible for the site execution. He will check/monitor all the site
activities. He will control the manpower, materials and equipment needed on site. He will
counter check the layout of structures and each elevations prior to proceed to the further
activities and he will records the daily activities done on site for record purposes. Also he will
be responsible to ensure safe working environment all the time and application of required
PTW.
 Execute the works in accordance with the approved plan, QC requirements and HSE plan

 Arrange and follow up materials needed on site.

 The Safety Officer shall monitor all work activities and strictly enforce the safety PPE
requirements and HSE plan to wit;

 Control, supervise and record toolbox meeting.

 Inspect approved or reject engaged resources.

 Ensure that all HSE requirements are met and implemented while executing the works.

 Notify the person in-charge on site if deviation and/or corrective remedy action to applied
before and while executing the works.

 Ensure that recommendation of workplace precaution is followed up strictly.

 Stop any or all works in case specified recommendation/observations were not followed up
by construction team.

 Responsible for any application of required PTW.

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4.0 Construction of solar system on rooftop

 When installing solar panels on roof tops there are structural considerations to be investigated
and analyzed. Solar panels can be placed on new or existing buildings. Solar panels can easily
and inexpensively be incorporated at the time of design for new or future construction. The
structural system can be designed to accommodate the additional loading from the system self-
weight (dead load), snow build-up, and wind uplift. Existing buildings must be investigated due
to the additional loading caused by the solar panels. Since many agencies regulating the
building codes have modified the base snow load, it must be validated in addition to
considering the weight of the solar panels. All future loading must be considered and all
structural elements must be analyzed from the roof deck to the foundation.

 The roof has the capacity to support a minimum of 6 pounds per square foot additional dead
load for PV system.

 So we have to confirm with the building designer and structural engineer as to the building roof
structure’s ability to support the additional weight and wind loading of a solar system. Also,
review the impact on roofing warrantee of siting panels over roofing.

Following different types of solar installation can be used for roofs.

 Sloped roof mounting systems: When it comes to residential solar installations, solar panels
are often found on sloped rooftops. There are many mounting system options for
these angled roofs, with the most common being railed, rail-less and shared rail. All of these
systems require some type of penetration or anchoring into the roof, whether that’s attaching
to rafters or directly to the decking.

 Ballasted structure is a common alternative used on solar installations unable to penetrate

either the roof or the ground. Concrete blocks are placed throughout a project to secure an
array to the ground or the roof and prevent wind lift or other movement.

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 Solar panel mount to the respective roofing is fixed on the roof. This mount is made
of galvanized steel, aluminium or stainless steel. The rooftop solar panel mount usually consists
of two horizontal mounting rails, which are fixed to the roofing with roof anchors.

 A roof has to provide just the right conditions for your solar panels to perform well.

 Roofing systems are designed to get any accumulated water off and safely away from the
building.

 Roofing system should be designed to shed water from the rooftop and away from the building.
But, when solar panels are installed without regard for this, racks and wiring often interrupt the
flow of water and keep it from draining properly. Water could even be forced upward, which
usually results in a leak. Repairing a roof can be much more difficult when there are solar
panels installed.

 All steel materials should be hot dip galvanized.

 Bolts should be properly fixed.

 Fixing of panels should be in level.

 Solar panels should be cleaned on regular basis for better performance.

 Roof slab structural analysis for Solar panels

 Need of visual inspection

 To recognize the types of structural defects

 To identify any signs of material deterioration

 To identify any signs of structural distress and deformation

 To identify any alteration and addition in the structure, misuse which may result in overloading.

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 Installing arrays of solar panels on an existing roof involves attaching solar panels and their
mounting system to the existing building. The mounts for the solar panel support structure
concentrate loads from the panels and associated wind, seismic and snow loads at discrete
points on the existing roof structure.

 The weight of a ballasted photovoltaic solar system is approximately 4.5 to 6 pounds per
square foot. The actual weight depends on the system’s location on the roof, the tilt of the
modules(typically 5 to 20 degrees), and the height above the ground. Another way to interpret
this data is to say that a typical solar installation (i.e. not thin film) will require approximately 0.5
pounds of roof steel per square foot. Thin film solar weighs quite a bit less, but it’s less efficient;
therefore, a much greater quantity is required.

 The condition of the roof structure must be assessed before a rooftop solar energy system can
be installed. This assessment should address whether the existing structure has excess
capacity for additional loads due to a solar installation or if modifications are necessary for the
installation.

 A prescriptive pathway to expedite permitting for installations that meet requirements relating
to:

 Building type, roof structure, and material requirements

 Loading requirements (not to exceed 4.5 pounds per square foot). On average, solar panels
and the mounting equipment weigh 2-4 lbs. per square foot (10-20 kg per square meter), which
is usually within the acceptable limits of your roof.

 Height restrictions (not to exceed 18 inches above the roof )

 Positive attachment to the roof structure (rather than ballasted systems)

5.0 Fixing Cable trays

 Cable Trays & Ladders will be “as specified” type as per the approved material submittal.

 All accessories used such as “bends”, intersections, risers, reducers, elbows, etc. “used in
cable trays & ladders will be of the same manufacturer as that of the trays & ladders.

 Prior to start any installation of Trays & Ladders, a complete coordination will be carried out
with other mechanical services to avoid any interference or interrupted for the service.

 Tray / ladders routes will be marking at the ceiling before start any fixing of these items.

 Each run of cable trays & ladders will be completed before installation of any cables. Each run
will be aligned, leveled & securely fastened to the ceiling / wall.

 Supports will be provided to prevent stern on cables entering or leaving tray. Cable trays
extending through partitions & walls will be protected by fireproof non-combustible barriers.

 Sharp edges, burns & projection will be removed for fixing the trays & ladders approved
suspension rods or steel angle brackets will be used at spacing not exceeding 1.5 meter and
generally as shown on the approved drawings. Joints will be positioned as close as practicable
to the tray / ladder supports.

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 The fitting of trays & ladders such as tees, bends & crossings will be connected with radial to
permit cable-bending standards.

 Minimum clearance of 250mm will be maintained between top of tray & ceiling.

 Cable arrangement will be in one layer only, evenly spaced, with minimum spacing of two
diameters of he larger of the two adjacent cables, or of a trefoil formation of single core cable
circuit.

 Cable trays will provide direct support to the cables without cleats or saddles wherever
practicable purpose made straps, cleats or saddles will however be used to maintain a neat or
regular disposition of cables. In vertical tray installation or where trays not directly support the
cables, load bearing cable cleats or saddles will be employed and securely fixed to the tray.
Manufacturer’s recommendations will be followed in selection of cable cleats or saddles, on the
basis of individual application.

 Earthing jumpers will be installed on trays & ladders between the lengths and where required to
ensure effective electrical continuity irrespective of whether a separate protective earth
conductor is required or not.

6.0 Laying of DC and AC Cables

 After we finished from fixing the cable tray, C-channels in the proper way, we will start pulling
the armoured cables (inverter to SMDB, SMDB to Meter Cabinet and Cabinet to Point of
Connection) and DC cables (Panel to Panel and Panels to Inverter) with more care to avoid any
damage for the cables, after that it will be tied strongly with the vertical C-channels using cable
cleats then it will be terminated to the MDB’s, SMDB’s through cable glands.

 Use and install cables only as shown on consultants approved shop drawings & as directed by
the manufacturer

 Lay cables in one length unless otherwise indicated. Obtain permission from Engineer for all
through joints, and where overall length requirement exceeds practical drum size.

 Use drum stands, drum axles, fair leads, rollers, cable stockings and other equipment as
recommended by the cable manufacturer and as appropriate to the method of installation.

 Install cables so that they are orderly and capable of being withdrawn.

7.0 Cable Termination and Glanding.

 Ensure all joints and terminations and glanding are made by appropriately qualified Person,
using, components and workmanship recommended by the cable manufacturer& as per local
authorities & DEWA recommendation.

 Cut all cable ends immediately prior to jointing or terminating. Seal cables left unconnected for
more than 24 hours to prevent the ingress of moisture.

 Strip cables to bring out the cores and expose conductors, for the minimum length required for
connection, to leave no exposed length of conductor after termination. Ensure that strands are
not damaged when stripping cable cores. Twist strands together. Do not reduce number of
strands. Secure all strands at terminations.

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 Clean arm our thoroughly prior to jointing or terminating. At connections to equipment and
switchgear without integral cable clamping terminals, use compression type lugs for bolted
terminal connections.

 Do not bunch more than three cores at clamping terminals or bolted connections.

 Mark cable conductor phasing, or other core identification, at each end of all cables

 The Contractor shall be responsible for testing all cables before finally making off ends and
connecting up.

 Where cable sheaths are used as earth continuity conductors, glands shall have the necessary
contact surfaces or straps to provide a low resistance path under fault conditions.

 All cable connections to plant shall be made with approved cable lugs, compression type
together with the usage of proprietary tools.

 All glands in outdoor situations and wherever else specified, shall be of weatherproof and water
tight type. Gland manufacturers shall be subject to approval. Glands shall be selected to suit
location and type of cable used.

 Earthling tags shall be fitted to each gland, on assembly, prior to the lugs being attached.
Ensure to order cable glands in kit form complete with earth tag, shroud, locknut, neoprene seal
etc.

8.0 Fixing of MDB / SMDB / Energy Meter Cabinet

 General: All materials and equipments will be furnished and install as per the approved shop
drawings, material submittal and proposed method statement.

 A copy of approved documents is furnished to switchgear supplier to start with the

manufacturing of products in strict conformity to their approved material / technical submittal
and the same will be delivered to site within the agreed delivery date.

 The Panel boards will be in accordance with Local Dewa rules & Requirement. “Standard for
Panel Boards” and standard for cabinets and boxes. Manufactures 400 / 230V, 3-phase, 4
wires, 50Hz.

 All the equipments will be installed in accordance with the manufactures recommendations /
installation instructions and as per the site requirements / approved master project program.

 A nameplate will be provided with Manufacturer’s name, Panel type and Ratings.

 A Samples of DBs enclosures (Surface and Flush) type circuit breaker arrangements in DBs
will be delivered at site for the Consultants / Client inspection and to be proceed with the
installation upon obtaining the approval.

 The assembly of distribution boards will be completely wired and rested at the factory ready for
installation when received at site. Bracing will be provided to prevent distortion in handling and
shipping.

 Distribution boards will be incorporate plug-in type miniature circuit breakers of tripping
characteristics B, C or D for lighting, miscellaneous power or motor loads on necessary
complete as specified as shown in the approved drawings.

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 Interiors will be so designed that circuit’s breakers can be replaced without disturbing adjacent
units and without removing the main bus connectors.

 All exterior and interior steel surfaces of the Panel Boards will be properly cleaned after
completion of work and all rubbish, dust or concrete spatter will be removed from inside and
around the Panel Boards by using brushers, vacuum cleaner etc.,

Distribution Boards

 The fixing height for the DB’s will be at 800 mm. from finished floor level as per DEWA
regulations as well as trunking arrangement for the meters or (at height not exceeding 2 meters
to the top of the Panel Boards from the finished floor level)

 As noted earlier, a sample board of SMDB should be approved by the Consultants prior to start
installation.

 DBs will be wall or floor mounted type depending of the frame size of the board. All the trunking
arrangements will be done as per the approved shop drawings.

 Wiring, cabling and dressing for the DBs will be nearly similar to dressing of the DBs and all the
connections will have front access only.

9.0 Dressing of DBs:

 A professional electrician will be carrying out for this work.

 Cable terminals will be suitable for the specified cable sizes. Adequate space will be provided
for cable terminations.

 Dressing of standard cables will be done by using ferrules of sizes suitable for accommodating
all stands of the cables.

 Armoured cable will be strapped properly, a hacksaw is used to cut the cables, a suitable angle
to the cable for making a cut through one section of the spiral amour and care will be taken not
to cut the wires.

 The glands for various single core and multi core cables will be on the purposed made and
suitable for rigid mounting to the enclosure.

 Finally, after the dressing completed, the door will be fixed and covered for protect the panels
from any damaged, ensuring that all the engraved labels fixed for the DB sections, main
isolator, ELCBs etc.,

10.0 Safety Measures/Risk

 Safety compliance shall be provided where works started to avoid accident.

 Hazards & intimation sign board and emergency contact no. Shall be displayed
 Safe access shall be provided for all the moments such pedestrian for workers and equipment
access.

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 Working areas shall be barricaded and proper sign board to be provided.

 Vehicle movement shall not be close to the edge of the excavation and hard barricading to be
provided at all the time as per Dubai Municipality Safety Code of Construction (minimum
distance 1meter).
 Conducting Safety training for team engaged to work.
 PPE at all times to be followed.
 For any erected scaffolding system clearance from concerned safety staff shall be obtained
(scaffolding tag system to be followed).
 In case of Evacuation move and assemble to the assembly point.
 Safety TOOL BOX talk conducting on daily basis explaining safety hazards and control
measures.
 Ensure that Environment issues like wastage management & Noise level within permissible
limit.
 Housekeeping to be done parallel and properly.
 Smoking area eating should be allowed only on the designated area.

11.0 Tools &Equipments

Typical Equipments (when ever required)

 Mobile Crane and Lifting Gear.
 Trailer Truck
 Manlift
 Manual Hydralic lift

12.0 Emergency Procedures & ERTS.

 Emergency exit and assembly point made for excavation.
 Fire Extinguisher provide where the hot work is applicable.
 Easy access to be provided with ladder with handrails.

13.0 Attachment
 Risk Assesment

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