Steps of Site Identification and Project Pre Feasibility

PROJECT STAGES

IDENTIFICATION OF SITE

Description

The first step in project design and development is the site identification. This is undertaken by checking available
sites with the local patwari at a place with suitable irradiation, access and evacuation infrastructure. The availability
status and category of land are checked with patwari. At this stage a macro assessment of solar irradiation is
required. In case the land is private its land categorization and willingness of the owner to sell the land must also be
checked.

Authority Level

Authority Name

Legal Level

Specialist

Type of Process step

Duration

Challenges

SOLAR INSOLATION AND SHADOW ASSESSMENT

Description
Solar radiation assessment is a critical activity for setting up Solar projects. The quality of the resource also impacts
the type of technology which may be used at a specific place for solar power generation. A micro level of assessment
is required at this stage. This activity shall assess solar resource attractiveness of the proposed site. This shall
include assessment of parameters like

Global Horizontal Solar Radiation

Diffused Horizontal Solar Radiation

Direct Normal Solar Radiation

Wind Speed/Direction

Rain Accumulation

Air Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure (SLP) and

Relative Humidity.

Legal Level

Specialist

Type of Process step

Duration
Challenges

Reference/ Documents text

GEOLOGICAL DUE DILIGENCE

Description

As land orientation should preferably be flat, considerations while identifying site must include degree of levelization,
a drainage system, dust percentage in air land/soil capacity to hold structures

SOCIAL AUDIT OF THE SITE

Description Review the socioeconomic conditions around the proposed site for development of the solar project.
Review issues related to security of the project and the systems, possible threats in terms of security of
employees,Availability of labor & local support for the project.

Specialist

Local people

Type of Process step

NonAdministrative

Duration

Minimum Weeks Average Weeks Maximum Weeks

123

(Data based on market research

POWER EVACUATION FEASIBILITY AND SITE ACCESSIBILITY

Description

The small scale projects under Rajasthan Solar Policy are to be connected at 33/11 KV substation on 33 KV side. A
substation can have maximum of one small scale solar PV project. The developer needs to undertake evacuation
feasibility assessment starting from the nearest 33/11 KV substation and map the availability and capacity ofthe
evacuation infrastructure. This feasibility identifies the: Nearest substation for power evacuationEvacuation capacity
of the substation to be checked with distribution utility

The developer must also ascertain if right of way will not be an issue for the project once the development starts.

TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPLIER SELECTION

Description

An appropriate Solar PV technology would need to be identified based on factors including past performance record,
available global radiation(GHI),climatic conditions specially temperature and wind velocity, cost of technology(capital
and O&M), projected conversion efficiency/s and consequent projected CUFs, risks associated with the
technologies, performance records ,need for trained manpower, level of commercial development, availability of
technology suppliers and adequate manufacturing capacity etc. All of these factors shall play a critical role in the
identification of the technology..Solar PV system can be developed using mono or polycrystalline silicon modules,
commonly known as crystalline silicon or thin film modules. Other emerging technology options include concentrated
solar photovoltaic which has a higher efficiency. Tracking systems also have the ability to enhance performance but
come at a high cost. Selection of a particular technology set would depend on factors like cost and availability of
space, radiation profile,performance of solar cells/ modules based on temperature, light absorption ability, cost of
performance enhancing applications like trackers and their efficiency under local working conditions.It is
recommended that a technology having an established track record and credible technology providers need to be
selected. It is also required that technology standards and specifications across the globe and in local context be
adhered to. Thus international electrical code for PV and grid tie inverters and local specifications of MNRE/Solar
Energy Centre (SEC) must be checked and adhered to. The technology provider chosen must provide equipment
which conforms to IEC standards for solar PV modules and inverters. The use of specific PV DC cables is also
recommended.

FINANCIAL PREFEASIBILITY
Description
Assessment of the project cost, investment requirement, cash flow projections & expected return and financial
viability of the project is critical. The prefeasibility assessment and report shall cover the risk return assessment for
the project and map the key macro risks and barriers likely to impact the viability of the project from design,
implementation to operation. At the macro level assessment of following must be made:

Development Cost

Engineering Cost

Land Cost

Equipment Cost

Construction Cost

Operational Cost

Revenue

Benefits/Incentives

Funds Availability

Cash Flow

Returns

However, this guide makes an effort to anticipate and address the concerns of projects in emerging economies. In
doing so, the guidebook covers the key three themes:

1. Optimum power plant design: A key project development challenge is to design a PV power plant that is
optimally balanced in terms of cost and performance for a specific site.

2. Project implementation: Achieving project completion on time and within budget with a power plant that operates
efficiently and reliably, and generates the expected energy and revenue, is another key concern for developers. Key
aspects of project implementation include: permits and licensing, selection and contracting of the Engineering,
Procurement and Construction (EPC) company, power plant construction, and operations and maintenance (O&M).

3. Commercial and financing aspects: PV regulatory frameworks and specific types of incentives/support
mechanisms for the development of PV projects, such as preferential tariffs and other direct and indirect financial
supports, have an important impact on the financial viability of the project, as they affect the revenue stream. Power
Purchase Agreements (PPAs) specify the terms under which the off-taker purchases the power produced by the PV
plant this is the most important document to obtain financing.

SPI Sn simulator 4600

Irr =101 mW/cm2

Lamp Voltage =3441V

Tested at :

Temp=32.60 C

Corrected to:

Temp= 25.00 c

Voc = 37.98 V

Isc = 8.74 A

RS =0.52 Ohms

Rsh =81.40 ohms

PMAX = 254.00 W

VPM =31.88 V

IPM =7.97 A

FF = 0.77

EFF,M=15.58 %

EFF,C= 17.40 %

Battery specification

Southern batteries

Tubular

Type SB 600 ST (T600P)

2V 600 AH@ 10 Hr,RATE

1.240 SP.GR.AT 27 deg C

Site location with address MP Pollution Control Board Bhopal

Longitude /Latitude 74.4329 0 E / 23.21120 N

Shadow free area 860 sqm

Capacity 50 KWp
Details of Device Installed (site MP pollution Control board Bhopal )

No 1

Make NCOs -watt

PCU, Charge Controller, Inverter Capacity 50KW

Rating 50 KVA/240 VDC

Type of Charge controller /MPPT

Output 3(Three phase)

Whether Hybrid or stand alone - Hybrid

Whether imported or indigenous -

Indigenous

Input Voltage Too Inverter - 580 Vmp

Nos - 200

Make waaree Energies

Capacity Each panel (Wp)- 250 Wp

Module efficiency -> 14 %

SPV Modules /Array Details No of series & parallel Combinations 20

modules in series with 10 parallel string

Tilt angle of Modules 25 degree

Whether imported of indigenous

indigenous with RFID Tags pasted inside

Type of RFID Ultrasonic

GI structure 20 Nos for 50 KW

Support structure Tracking (Manual/ auto) or Non tracking

Non tracking

Nos. 240

Make Southern Batteries

Capacity each 2V,600Ah

 Type Tubular Lead Acid /VRLA/GEL -LMLA

Battery bank (2V cell) Rating 2V 600 AH@10Hr RATE

No of series and parallel combination

120 in series ,2 parallel sets to increase
Ah

Battery Rack 2 sets

Polycab make , 1CX4 sqmm.CX35 sq.mm,

CX25 sq.mm, 4C278/.4135 Sq. mm
Cable Make & size

Voltage of cable 1100 V

Distribution Box AC Distribution Board -01 No.

Name ACDB -50KW

Make Agastya

Junction Boxes Main Junction Boxes

Date of commissioning and installation 29 /10/2014

Solar Photovoltaic Power plant of 50 KWp Capacity is installed and commissioned at

MP pollution control board Bhopal (M.P). Date of commissioning 11/07/2014.
S.N particulars Nos./Make/ Capacity
o

1 Power Conditioning Unit Nos. 01

Make Mehgatech/Neo-
watt

Capacity 50 KVA

2 SP Module/Array No. 200

Make Waaree

Capacity of each 250 Wp

(Wp)

3 Support structure 20 Nos for 50 Kw GI Structure

4 Battery Bank

Batteries (2V cell) Nos. 240

Make Southern

Capacity each 600Ah

5 Battery Rack Nos. 1 set

MP Pollution Control Board Bhopal

Longitude 78.330354/Latitude 24.043468 capacity 50 KWp

S.N Devices No. of units /SI.No/Make/Capacity

o

1 System Nos -1
Electronics
PCU SI.No :NP15W0001173

Charge Make : Neowatt

controller Capacity : 50 KVA
,Inverter
Rating: 50 KVA/ 240 V DC

Type of charge controller : MPPT

 Output 3 Phase

Whether hybrid or stand alone :

Hybrid

Whether imported or indigenous :

indigenous

Input Voltage to Inverter : 440 V

+/- 2 %

2 SPV Module No. 180

/Array details
Make Sova Power

Capacity of each panel (Wp): 280

Wp -60 Nos & 285 Wp- 120 Nos

Module efficiency : 14.66% for

280 Wp & 15.03 % for 285 Wp

No of series & parallel

Combination : 10 series & 18
parallel Combination

Tilt angle of Module : 25 Degree

Whether imported or indigenous :

indigenous

Whether RFID tag is Pasted or

Not : Yes

IF so tag is inside or outside :

Inside

Type of RFID : laminated (In

built)

3 Support Tracking (Manual /Auto) or Non

structure tracking : Manual

4 Battery Bank Nos. 240

Make Southern Tubular Batteries

Capacity Each : 2 V/600 Ah

Type: Tubular Lead

Acid/VRLA/GEL : Tubular Lead
 Acid

Rating: 240 VDC/600Ah

Nos of series and parallel

combination : 120 Nos. series & 2
Nos parallel

Depth of Discharge :80%

Battery Rack 10 Nos

5 Distribution AC Distribution Board DC Distribution Board

Boxes
Make : HAGER Make :ABB

6 Array Junction Boxes

Junction Main Junction Boxes

Boxes

SPI Sun simulator 4600SLP

Title SS280P

Module Type 280Wp

RCCC1 : 0.884

RCCC2: 0.871

Intensity V : 5.339 V

Lamp Voltage : 2250 V

Load V : 6.800 V

Sampling Frequency : 32000 Hz

Sweep Delay : 10 ms

Sweep Direction : Isc > Voc

IV point : 1822

Irr = 100 mW/sq . cm

Tested at Temp : 24.6 Deg C

Corrected To: Temp : 25.0 degC

Voc: 44.50 V

Isc: 8.56 A

Rs = 0.58 ohm

Rsh = 25.88 ohm

Pmax = 281.38 W

Vpm = 36.46 V

Ipm = 7.72 A

FF =0.74

Eff,m = 14.66 %

Eff,c = 16.06 %
 Day Wise Solar Energy Report

Site _ M.P Pollution Control Board

System Capacity 50 Kwp

S.No Date Solar Array Total Power Output Total Power Grid Total Power
(KWH) (KWH)
1 01-11-14 201.00 135.00 0.00
2 02-11-14 303.00 208.00 0.00
3 03-11-14 390.00 260.00 0.00
4 04-11-14 576.00 360.00 0.00
5 05-11-14 653.00 412.00 0.00
6 06-11-14 719.00 454.00 0.00
7 07-11-14 806.00 520.00 0.00
8 08-11-14 862.00 544.00 1.00
9 09-11-14 904.00 559.00 1.00
10 10-11-14 99.00 618.00 1.00
11 11-11-14 1086.00 696.00 1.00
12 12-11-14 1184.00 771.00 1.00
13 13-11-14 1284.00 845.00 1.00
14 14-11-14 1358.00 883.00 1.00
15 15-11-14 1442.00 944.00 1.00
16 16-11-14 1490.00 960.00 1.00
17 17-11-14 1575.00 1030.00 1.00
18 18-11-14 1666.00 1097.00 1.00
19 19-11-14 1746.00 1143.00 1.00
20 20-11-14 1834.00 1216.00 1.00
21 21-11-14 1924.00 1278.00 1.00
22 22-11-14 2005.00 1337.00 1.00
23 23-11-14 2056.00 1357.00 1.00
24 24-11-14 2131.00 1416.00 1.00
Source: MP Pollution Control Board SPVPP ( 50 Kwp)

S.No Date Solar Array Total Power Output Total Power (KWH) Grid Total Power
(KWH)
1 01-12-14 2425.00 1819.00 1.00
2 02-12-14 2597.00 1898.00 1.00
3 03-12-14 2776.00 1984.00 1.00
4 04-12-14 2954.00 2061.00 1.00
5 05-12-14 3095.00 2133.00 1.00
6 06-12-14 3199.00 2202.00 1.00
7 07-12-14 3272.00 2240.00 1.00
8 08-12-14 3364.00 2308.00 1.00
9 09-12-14 3458.00 2379.00 1.00
10 10-12-14 3557.00 2450.00 1.00
11 11-12-14 3649.00 2520.00 1.00
12 12-12-14 3746.00 2594.00 1.00
13 13-12-14 3843.00 2668.00 1.00
14 14-12-14 3915.00 2701.00 1.00
15 15-12-14 3977.00 2734.00 1.00
16 16-12-14 4066.00 2805.00 1.00
17 17-12-14 4163.00 2876.00 1.00
18 18-12-14 4257.00 2945.00 1.00
19 19-12-14 4351.00 3016.00 1.00
20 20-12-14 4451.00 3089.00 1.00
21 21-12-14 4513.00 3119.00 1.00
22 22-12-14 4569.00 3150.00 1.00
23 23-12-14 4569.00 3151.00 1.00
24 24-12-14 4666.00 3223.00 1.00

Site Survey Report

SOLAR POWER PLANT DETAILS

SPV Capacity 50 Kwp

Array 280 W solar module X
size/configuration 180 Nos

Battery 2 V,600 Ah Lead Acid

Capacity/configurat battery X 240 No
ion

PCU Capacity 50 Kw/240 V DC

Panel structure 18 ft x 10ft x6ft/18

Dimension(L*W*H) nos
& quantity

Battery Rack 5ft.8 x 2ft.8 x

Dimension 3ft.9/10 full length
rack
(L*W*H) & quantity

Site detail

Clear south facing shadow 12 x 30 meter

free area (L x W)

Roof Top availability plain

(plain/slope/saw tooth)

Roof Accessibility Staircase

(Lift/staircase/others)

Battery Room Dimension 30ft x 20ft x 10ft

Electrical Wiring Details

Distance from Rooftop To Battery Room

Distance from Grid Meter to battery

Room

Distance of Earth Pit From battery Room

Availability of Grid Supply ( 1ph/3 ph)

Distance of Proposed Earth Pit fro LA

from panel structure
OTHER DETAILS

Grid power Availability Hrs/day 24 x 7

Average Grid Voltage P-N 235 V

DG availability at site Hrs/day 100 Kva & 200 Kva

Any other power generating unit Solar water Heater

(solar power plant or UPS)

Grouting on roof or separate Civil Grouting on roof top

Structure

(s.0) Grid (s.1) Grid (s.2) output (s.3) output (s.4) Array (s.5) Array (s.6) (s.7)
Import Export Total Daily Daily Total Battery Battery
s.n Power Power Power Power Power Power Charging Discharging
o Date (KWH) (KWH) (KWH) (KWH) (KWH) (KWH) (KWH) (KWH)
06-04-
1 15 0 0 21 21 1 1 1 -17
07-04-
2 15 0 0 50 21 1 31 16 -36
08-04-
3 15 34 0 487 26 29 336 51 -204
09-04-
4 15 35 0 487 192 164 384 103 -204
10-04-
5 15 35 0 485 0 48 422 147 -204
11-04-
6 15 36 0 486 -1 37 429 153 -204
12-04-
7 15 0 0 0 0 44 0 0 0
13-04-
8 15 36 0 492 0 0 431 155 -208
14-04-
9 15 36 -1 607 5 47 564 189 -248
15-04-
10 15 36 -1 792 114 132 752 226 -316
16-04-
11 15 36 -1 982 183 187 958 268 -375
17-04-
12 15 36 -1 1053 488 205 1068 318 -407
18-04-
13 15 36 -1 1121 68 110 1182 371 -436
19-04-
14 15 36 -2 1397 66 113 1421 418 -480
20-04-
15 15 116 -2 1452 274 238 1522 491 -492
21-04-
16 15 153 -2 1657 54 100 1710 524 -573
22-04-
17 15 154 -3 1822 203 187 1901 567 -622
23-04-
18 15 154 -3 2000 164 191 2078 623 -666
24-04-
19 15 198 -3 2229 176 177 2292 623 -666
20 25-04- 285 -5 2293 228 213 2292 693 -703
 15
26-04-
21 15 355 -5 2293 62 101 2393 778 -703
9
 Characteristics of some PV Technology classes

Technology Crystallin Hetrojunction Amorphous Cadmium Copper

e Silicon with intrinsic Silicon Telluride Indium
Thin film Gallium Di-
Layer Selenide

Category c-Si HIT s-Si CdTe CIGS or CIS

Current
Commercia
l efficiency 13%- 21% 18%-20% 6%-9% 8%-16% 8%-14%

Temperatur -
e 0.45%/de
Coefficient g.C 0.29%/deg.C -0.21%/ -0.25%/deg.C -0.35%
for Power deg .C deg.C