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SHAMS DUBAI

CHECKLIST
TESTING AND INSPECTION WITHOUT
INTERCONNECTION

VERSION 2.0 APRIL 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 SCOPE................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 PV PLANT AND INSPECTION DATA.........................................................................................................................................................6

2 TESTING EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

3 DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.1 Reference documents and standards..........................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 PV plant design documents (Technical dossier) ...................................................................................................................................8

4 TESTS AND INSPECTIONS WITHOUT INTERCONNECTION TO THE NETWORK ........................................................... 9

4.1 Mechanical inspections and Tests................................................................................................................................................................9
4.1.1 PV plant General Assessment ....................................................................................................................................................9
4.1.2 Civil Works.........................................................................................................................................................................................10
4.1.3 Support Structures .......................................................................................................................................................................11
4.1.4 Photovoltaic Modules ..................................................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Inspections without interconnection .......................................................................................................................................................13
4.2.2 Protection of Assembled Components (IP degree)......................................................................................................14
4.2.3 String Combiner Boxes (DC string connections and AC auxiliary services) ....................................................15
4.2.4 Electrical Power Connections in Substations and Electrical Rooms ....................................................................16
4.2.5 Bonding and Earthing System.................................................................................................................................................17
4.2.6 Connections to earthing system of metal structures / equipment......................................................................18
4.3 Tests without interconnection ....................................................................................................................................................................19
4.3.1 Insulation of LV connections DC and AC ...........................................................................................................................19
4.3.2 Measurements on PV strings...................................................................................................................................................20
4.3.3 Calibration of protections (Interface Protection)..........................................................................................................21

ANNEX 1 – INSULATION TESTS...................................................................................................................................................................22

ANNEX 2 – TESTS ON PV STRINGS............................................................................................................................................................23

PV string open circuit voltage measurements..................................................................................................................................................23
PV string short-circuit current measurements ................................................................................................................................................23
Test insulation between earth and short-circuited strings ........................................................................................................................23
Report of detailed test results..................................................................................................................................................................................24

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1 SCOPE
This document reports the results of the Mechanical Completion inspection.

The inspection consists of visual checks and of the measurement of selected electrical characteristics. Most checks are
required with reference to 100% of the installation, some checks and measures with reference to a minimum percentage of
15% of the installation.

At completion of the test, a Test report shall be prepared.

Participants shall take note of inspection checks and measures for their own record. The test engineer of the Applicant /
Contractor shall prepare the draft Test Report that will be distributed to the participants for comments and approval.

The present Mechanical Completion inspection is related to testing without interconnection, a further on-site testing phase
shall be carried out in the frame of the Final Inspection: the Mechanical Completion test report will be thus become part of
the Final Inspection Report.

The checks to be performed in the Mechanical Completion inspection are described in the following paragraphs.

The testing instruments shall be provided by the Applicant / Contractor and have valid calibration certifcates in order that
valid on-site testing measures can be performed.

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1.1 PV PLANT AND INSPECTION DATA

Name of the PV Plant Nominal Power (kW) Location of the Plant

Type of installation Rooftop Flat rooftop Ground Pole BIPV

Date of the inspection

Name of Test Engineer (1) Affliation Licence / Register ID

Consultant

PASSED
TESTING AND INSPECTION WITHOUT
INTERCONNECTION RESULT
REJECTED

Participant Affliation Role

Consultant Designer

Consultant Test engineer

Contractor Installer

DEWA Inspector

1 Tests are to be carried out by a licensed engineer

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Test equipment

Calibration Date of last

Type of measure Manufacturer Model SN
Certifcate calibration
1 DC power

Wattmeter

DC clamp meter

2 PV installation test equipment (*)

VOC, ISC, insulation
resistance
(see Sect. 4.2.2)
3 Solar radiation

Reference cell

4 Cell temperature

Thermocouple / PT100

5 Checks on PV strings

Inclinometer

Digital multimeter

Clamp Digital multimeter

Insulation resistance and

continuity (Megger or
equivalent instrument)

(*) It is recommended the use of equipment that can perform measurements in accordance to IEC 62446 (e.g. Seward
PV150, HT-Instruments PVCHECK, Gossen Metrawatt PROFITEST).

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3 DOCUMENTS
3.1 Reference documents and standards
[1] DEWA Standards for Distributed Renewable Resources Generators Connected to the Distribution Network

[2] DEWA Connection Guidelines for Distributed Renewable Resources Generators Connected to the Distribution
Network

[3] DEWA Inspection and Testing Guideline for Distributed Renewable Resources Generators Connected to the
Distribution Network

3.2 PV plant design documents (Technical dossier)

A list of documents provided by the Applicant to DEWA will be flled as in the proposed template here below.

Data-sheets and catalogues

[1]

[2]

[3]

....

Technical Reports

[1]

[2]

[3]

....

Drawings

[1]

[2]

[3]

....

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TION TO THE NETWORK
4.1 Mechanical inspections and Tests
4.1.1 PV plant General Assessment

With reference to 100% of the installation, verify the correspondence to the drawings and design documents regarding
the quantity, type, sizing, installation and integrity of components and materials. The following checks shall be performed.

General assessment of RRGU / RRGP

Doc. ref. Result Ref. to Note

Confguration of PV plant, separation

1 subfelds, verifcation of string layout on
support frames
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Orientation of the PV feld: within the range of
2
tolerances set out in the project design
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
3 Check the total number of modules OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Following the verifcation of the number of modules installed, the total power is equal to: xxx.xx kWp

4 Positioning of the structures OK

□ NO
□ N/A
□
5 Number and position of the cabins OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
6 Position of main cable ways OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
7 Safe access to the rooftop and Exit plan OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
8 Condition of the internal roads OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
9 Drainage works and / or rainwater drainage OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
10 Cleanliness of the modules OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Barriers and fences (path, type) and
11
segregation of hazardous areas
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Availability of warning signs
12
(e.g. “WARNING DUAL SUPPLY”)
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Availability of single line diagram and PV
13
modules layout in the cabin
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
1. …..

Note: 2.…..

3.…..

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4.1.2 Civil Works

The Inspections listed below will involve the competent Authority/Entity (i.e. Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, Etihad,
Esco etc.). A provisional description of the Inspection is given only to make the Applicant aware of the kind of checks that
may be performed.

With reference to 100% of the installation, verify the compliance with the drawings and design documents regarding
the quantity, type, sizing, installation and integrity of components and materials. The following checks shall
be performed.

Civil works

Doc. ref. Result Ref. to Note

Foundations (state, breakage,

1
deterioration of the surface)
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Structural alignments: within the
2
tolerances set by design
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Placement of inserts and holes in
3
foundations and precast
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
General conditions of the cabins and
4
related foundations
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
5 Waterproofng of the cabins OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Roof integrity and ingress protection
6 (water proof) of mounting system to the
roof
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
7 Access doors of the cabins OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Ventilation grills / air conditioning of the
8
cabins
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Integrity and layout of cableways /
9
conduits
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
1. …..

Note: 2.…..

3.…..

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4.1.3 Support Structures

The Inspections listed below will involve the competent Authority/Entity (i.e. Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, Etihad,
Esco etc.). A provisional description of the Inspection is given only to make the Applicant aware of the kind of checks that
may be performed.

With reference to 100% of the installation, verify the compliance with the drawings and design documents regarding
the quantity, type, sizing, installation and integrity of components and materials. The following checks shall
be performed.

Support Structures

Doc. ref. Result Ref. to Note

Mounting of supporting structures and of

1
fxation elements
OK NO N/A
□
Condition of the components (damages,
2 defects, weld quality, loss of galvanic
protection, corrosion)
OK NO N/A
□
Planarity of the PV modules supporting
3
structures (arrows, sags)
OK NO N/A
□
Inclination of PV modules: within the
4
tolerances set in the design
OK NO N/A
□
Bolts and tightening torque corresponding
5
to design (sample check)
OK NO N/A
□
Support structures and fasteners are
suitable to weather conditions and
6
compatible with other materials to prevent
OK NO N/A
□
corrosion

1. …..

Note: 2.…..

3.…..

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4.1.4 Photovoltaic Modules

With reference to 100% of the installation, verify the compliance with the drawings and design documents regarding the
quantity, type, sizing, installation and integrity of components and materials. The following checks shall be performed.

Photovoltaic modules

Visual inspection of PV modules Doc. ref. Result Ref. to Note

Mechanical integrity of the modules (faults,

1
breakdowns or incomplete assembly)
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Integrity functional parts of the modules
2
(delamination, discoloration, dirt, etc.)
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
3 Labeling of modules OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
4 Fixation system OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Bolts and tightening torques corresponding
5
to design (on a sample basis)
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
No growing trees or bushes shadow any PV
6
module
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Quality of cabling Doc. ref. Result Ref. to Note

7 Tightening of cable glands OK

□ NO
□ N/A
□
Correct installation of DC cables (clamps,
8
sharp edges, folds too narrow, etc.).
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
9 Assembly and crimping of plug-in connectors OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Plug-in connectors do not touch the ground
10
or the roof surface
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
1. …..

Note: 2.…..

3.…..

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4.2 Inspections without interconnection
4.2.1 Electrical equipment

With reference to 100% of the installation, verify the compliance with the drawings and design documents regarding the
quantity, type, sizing, installation and integrity of components and materials. The following checks shall be performed.

Electrical equipment

Doc. ref. Result Ref. to Note

Positioning and fxation of string combiner

1
boxes for connection of PV strings
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Installation of raceways and/or cable
2
sheaths string
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Positioning in the cabins of the equipment:
3
inverters, transformers, switchgear, etc.
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Mechanical integrity of the said equipment
4
(e.g. faults, breaks)
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Switch-disconnectors on DC side visible
5 and reachable (all buildings, switch position
according to design)
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Emergency remote control (manual call
point) to disconnect a portion of PV plant
6
(ordinary and higher hazard buildings, min.
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
eight 1.1 m above foor)

1. …..

Note: 2.…..

3.…..

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4.2.2 Protection of Assembled Components (IP degree)

With reference to 100% of the installation, check the fulflment of the design prescriptions.

Protection of assembled components (IP degree)

Check the fulflment of the design prescriptions

Doc. ref. Result Ref. to Note

IP degree of equipment, string combiner

1
boxes, etc.
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Installation of equipment, string combiner
2
boxes, etc.
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Installation of cable glands and connectors
3
related to the above equipment
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Positioning of cable ducts / conduits on
4
metallic cableways / ladders
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Protective provisions against rodents
(polyurethane foam to obstruct inlets of
5
conduits and of cabins) and insects (anti-
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
insect grilles)
Labeling of cables, cable ducts and
6
equipment
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
1. …..

Note: 2.…..

3.…..

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4.2.3 String Combiner Boxes (DC string connections and AC auxiliary services)

With reference to a percentage of the installed plant, ranging between the 15% and the 20%, check compliance of labels
(cables, terminal blocks, and connectors) with drawings and design documents. Check the cables are tightened in their
respective terminals.

String combiner boxes (DC string connections and AC auxiliary services)

Doc. ref. Result Ref. to Note

Execution of wiring and cable labeling

1 OK NO N/A
according to cable lists
The cross section area and the type of
2 cables (UV resistant, waterproof, etc.) fully
comply with the design documents
OK NO
□ N/A
□
Cable loops executed with a minimum open
3 area in order to reduce the risk of lightning
induced voltage surges
OK NO
□ N/A
□
Termination of DC cables and control
cables (including AC auxiliary services if
4
applicable) into their respective clamp
OK NO
□ N/A
□
terminals
Route of signal cables among the string
5
combiner boxes
OK NO
□ N/A
□
Quantity and characteristics of DC
6 circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and
protections. Check their functionality
OK NO
□ N/A
□
Quantity and characteristics of surge
7
arresters
OK NO
□ N/A
□
8 Assembly and wiring of blocking diodes OK NO
□ N/A
□
1. …..

Note: 2.…..

3.…..

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4.2.4 Electrical Power Connections in Substations and Electrical Rooms

With reference to 100% of the installation, check compliance of labels (cables, terminal blocks, and connectors) with
drawings and design documents. Check the cables are tightened in their respective terminals.

Electrical power connections in substations and electrical rooms

Doc. ref. Result Ref. to Note

Execution of wiring according to cable lists

1
(sample check)
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Labeling of trays and cables according to
2
cable lists (sample check)
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
LV and MV switchgears: check termination
of LV and MV cables and control that all
3
cables are tightened into their respective
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
clamp terminals
LV and MV switchgears: quantity and
4 characteristics of breakers, isolators and
protections. Check their functionality
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
5 Inverter connected according to design OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Systems for air conditioning and/or
6
ventilation according to design
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Connection of switchgears according to
7
design
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Connection of LV / MV transformers
8
according to design
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
1. …..

Note: 2.…..

3.…..

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4.2.5 Bonding and Earthing System

With reference to 100% of the installation, do the following checks.

Bonding and earthing system

Doc. ref. Result Ref. to Note

Earthing system of PV plant installed

according to design; check bonding
1
connections and connection to terminals of
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
main existing earthing grid
Certifcation of correct execution /
performance of main earthing grid (assess
2
periodical verifcation tests of earth
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
resistance according to local rules)
Connections to DEWA earthing network, if
3
applicable
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Earthing conductors terminate in the
4
earthing busbar of the DRRG system
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Earthing busbar is properly bonded with the
5
local earthing of the site
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Independent earth connection of main
6
equipment to earthing busbar
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Connection of earthing copper cables to
aluminum structures via proper connectors
7 (copper-aluminum, tin plated copper,
stainless steel, ...) to prevent corrosion from
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
dissimilar metals

1. …..

Note: 2.…..

3.…..

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4.2.6 Connections to earthing system of metal structures / equipment

With reference to 100% of the installation, check the connections to the terminals and the earthing grid.

Connections to earthing system of metal structures / equipment

Doc. ref. Result Ref. to Note

Installation and test of the electrical

continuity of the grounding connections
of metal support structures and other
1
metal parts (at least two points of each
OK
□ NO N/A

support structure shall be connected to

the earthing system)
The earthing conductors are connected
to the pre-drilled holes of PV modules
2 marked with an earthing sign and
with lugs of a proper material to avoid
OK
□ NO N/A

corrosion.
Test of the electrical continuity of the
PV modules frames (if any) with the
3 supporting structure or installation and
test of bonding and earthing conductors
OK
□ NO N/A

on PV modules frames
In case of bonding and earthing
conductors on PV modules frames
4 the removal of any PV module(s) does
not compromise the continuity of the
OK
□ NO N/A

grounding system
Installation and test of the electrical
5 continuity of the grounding connections
of surge arresters
OK
□ NO N/A

Installation and test of the electrical

continuity of the grounding connections
6
of equipment and switchgear in the
OK
□ NO N/A

cabins
Installation of the grounding connection
7 OK
of MV cable shields □ NO N/A

Installation or revision of the Lightning

8 protection system (LPS) according to
detailed design
OK
□ NO N/A

1. …..

Note: 2.…..

3.…..

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4.3 Tests without interconnection
4.3.1 Insulation of LV connections DC and AC

The measurements are collected in Annex 1

Insulation test – Summary of test results

Protection devices and electronic equipment that might be affected by the test voltage shall be
disconnected during the performance of the measures.

Doc. ref. Result Ref. to Note

Test insulation of DC circuits, including

clamps and terminals (max. 1000 VDC
1 OK NO N/A
for
1 min.)
Check Insulation resistance of DC
circuits higher than 1 MΩ (including
clamps and terminals).
2 OK NO N/A
Check Insulation resistance of PV strings
higher than 5 MΩ (2 MΩ in the case of
moisture on PV modules)
Test insulation of AC circuits, including
clamps and terminals (max. 1000 VDC
3 OK NO
for
1 min.)
Check insulation resistance is higher
4 than 1 MΩ for DC circuits including OK NO N/A
clamps and terminals

1. …..

Note: 2.…..

3.…..

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4.3.2 Measurements on PV strings

The measurements are collected in Annex 2

Measurements on PV strings – Summary of test results

Protection devices and electronic equipment that might be affected by the test voltage shall be disconnected during the
performance of the measures.

Doc. ref. Result Ref. to Note

Measure each single string voltage VOC

1
(inverter switched off)
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Measure each single string current ISC
2
(inverter switched off)
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Insulation test between short-
circuited array and earth. Limit value
3 of insulation resistance for acceptance
of each string: 5 MΩ in dry conditions
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
(2MΩ in wet conditions)

1. …..

Note: 2.…..

3.…..

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4.3.3 Calibration of protections (Interface Protection)

The Interface Protection(s) usually comes with predefned settings from factory. However it is required that settings are
checked on-site, if necessary the said settings shall be adjusted.

Calibration of protections (Interface Protection)

Doc. ref. Result Ref. to Note

Adjust – if required – the thresholds of

1
equipment and protective devices
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
Check the settings and the correct
intervention of the Interface
2 Protection(s) through simulated tests
by means of the equipment described
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
in [1] D.2.5.

OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
OK
□ NO
□ N/A
□
1. …..

Note: 2.…..

3.…..

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ANNEX 1 – INSULATION TESTS
Operational note

1. Test performed between each cable positive or negative and earth, test voltage maximum 1000Vdc for
1 minute.
2. Insulation resistance for acceptance of test result 1 MΩ.

3. Insulation tests can be done also on short-circuited string as mentioned in ANNEX 2.

Insulation tests

Insulation
Test time
Cable ID Connection (from / to) resistance Test result Ref. Note
[hh:mm]
[Mohm]

OK
□ NO
□
OK
□ NO
□
OK
□ NO
□
OK
□ NO
□
OK
□ NO
□
OK
□ NO
□
OK
□ NO
□
OK
□ NO
□
OK
□ NO
□
OK
□ NO
□
OK
□ NO
□
OK
□ NO
□
OK
□ NO
□
OK
□ NO
□
Note:

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ANNEX 2 – TESTS ON PV STRINGS
PV string open circuit voltage measurements

Operational notes (See Figure 1 in Annex 2)

1. Solar irradiance ≥ 600 W/m2 on PV module surface

2. String voltage measured in open circuit, inverter switched off.

Measure strings connected in parallel (e.g. to same combiner box) so that possible changes of solar radiation are
3.
minimized.
For strings connected in parallel (e.g. to same combiner box) evaluate percentage difference of each measure
4.
from average (Voc_ave_strings).

5. Check strings that show differences larger than ± 5%.

PV string short-circuit current measurements

Operational notes (See Figure 2 in Annex 2)

1. Solar irradiance ≥ 600 W/m2 on PV module surface

Measure short-circuited strings, downstream e.g. the DC disconnect of combiner box, inverter
2.
switched off.
Test each single short-circuited string, other strings in open. Before each new test open the DC disconnect,
3. disconnect the last tested string and connect the following string to be tested. Finally close the DC disconnect,
and test.
Measure strings connected in parallel (e.g. to same combiner box) so that possible changes of solar radiation are
4.
minimized.
For strings connected in parallel (e.g. to same combiner box) evaluate percentage difference of each measure
5.
from average (Voc_ave_strings).
6. Check strings that show differences larger than ± 5%.
NOTE: In case of DC disconnector embedded in the inverter, an external circuit shall be used. The safe connection/
disconnection between (+) and (-) poles is thus made by means of a proper switch-disconnector

Test insulation between earth and short-circuited strings

Operational notes

Measure short-circuited strings, downstream e.g. the DC disconnect of combiner box, inverter
1.
switched off.
Test each single short-circuited string, other strings in open. Apply the test voltage maximum 1000Vdc for 1 minute
2. between earth and short-circuited string. Before each new test open the DC disconnect, disconnect the last tested
string and connect the following string to be tested. Finally close the DC disconnect, and test.

3. Surge protective devices shall be disconnected before testing.

4. Insulation resistance for acceptance of test result 5 MΩ in dry conditions (2 MΩ in wet conditions).

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Report of detailed test results

VOC, ISC, Insulation resistance (1 of xx)

Combiner Box Start Time Stop Time Start Time Stop Time Start Time Stop Time

Voltage Current Insulation resistance

String Difference Difference Resistance

VOC [V] between VOC_ ISC [A] between ISC_ [MΩ] test
ave [%] ave [%] result

1 OK
□
2 OK
□
3 OK
□
4 OK
□
5 OK
□
6 OK
□
7 OK
□
8 OK
□
9 OK
□
10 OK
□
11 OK
□
12 OK
□
13 OK
□
14 OK
□
15

16

Itot_strings
VOC_ave [V]
ISC_ave [A]

Note:

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a) Circuit-break the inverter upstream and downstream

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c) Close the circuit-breaker upstream the inverter and measure the current by means of a DC current clamp

Figure 2 – Procedure for the measurements of the current of strings and array:

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