Checklist Testing and Inspection With Interconnection-Version 1 0 August 2015
Checklist Testing and Inspection With Interconnection-Version 1 0 August 2015
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testing and inspeCtion with
interConneCtion to the grid
1 sCope..........................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 PV PLanT anD inSPeCTion DaTa ........................................................................................ 5
2 testing eQUipMent................................................................................................................................ 6
3 doCUMents ...............................................................................................................................................7
3.1 reference documents and standards ................................................................................. 7
3.2 PV plant design documents (Technical dossier) .................................................................. 7
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This document presents the layout to be used for the results of Testing and inspection with interconnection.
Testing and inspection activity consists of checks and measurements of selected characteristics.
at completion of the test a Test report has to be prepared. The template for the results is contained within this
document.
Participants shall take note of inspection checks and measurements for their own record. The applicant/ Contractor’s Test
engineer shall prepare the Draft Test report that will be distributed to the participants for their comments and approval.
The testing instruments shall be provided by the applicant / Contractor and have valid calibration certifcates in order
to ensure that valid on-site testing can be performed.
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Consultant
passed
TeSTinG anD inSPeCTion WiTh
inTerConneCTion reSuLT
reJeCted
Consultant Designer
Contractor installer
DeWa inspector
1 dC power
Wattmeter
DC clamp meter
2 aC power
Wattmeter
aC clamp meter
4 performance test
5 additional instruments
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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 Guidelines for Distributed renewable resources Generators Connected to the
Distribution network
[1]
[2]
[3]
....
technical reports
[1]
[2]
[3]
....
drawings
[1]
[2]
[3]
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4 TeSTinG WiTh inTerConneCTion To neTWorK
– PerFormanCe TeSTS
4.1 Functionalities of the rrgU/rrgp
These checks and controls can be carried out after the inspection has been performed, the meter installed and the
plant energized with connection to the distribution network.
The test starts by connecting and energizing the equipment of the rrGu / rrGP. each unit of the solar PV generator
will receive power from the grid allowing auxiliary services to supply switchboards and aC equipment.
The Test engineer will specify the tests carried out to verify the electrical installations and the respective outcomes
in a table like in the template reported hereinafter (one row for each test).
The test starts by connecting and energizing the equipment of the rrGu / rrGP. each unit of the solar PV
generator will receive power from the grid, allowing auxiliary services to supply switchboards and switchgears up
to string combiner boxes.
oK no n/a
□ □ □
1. …..
note: 2.…..
3.…..
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4.1.2 parallel with the grid
after the plant is connected to the grid and then energized, the checks mentioned below have to be executed.
rows may be added to the proposed table if deemed necessary to specify other tests carried out by the Test engineer.
1. …..
note: 2.…..
3.…..
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4.1.3 start-up tests on inverters
Tests performed separately on each inverter and progressively throughout the whole rrGu/rrGP, to assess whether
the inverters are working properly and are set in accordance with the parameters defned in the Standard [1].
1. …..
note: 2.…..
3.…..
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4.1.4 alarms and messages
alarms and warning messages can help ensure reliable and safe operation of any plant. PV plant equipment may send
alarms and warning messages to remote users. according to the plant size, such messages shall be managed by the
installer or by the owner or by the entity appointed for the “operation and maintenance” service. in any case, it is
important to check the correct operation of alarms and messages through simulated tests of intervention.
note: 2.…..
3.…..
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4.1.5 Verifcation of connection of energy meters
installation and verifcation of the energy meter is the responsibility of DeWa. it is recommended that during the
Final inspection, the participants collect the information and that the data is summarized below.
1. …..
note: 2.…..
3.…..
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4.1.6 Measurements
This part of the tests is devoted to checking that the measuring equipment is in accordance with the technical
specifcations and that the degree of accuracy of the measurements performed with this equipment will be sufcient.
Measurements
note: 2.…..
3.…..
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4.1.7 rrgU/rrgp Monitoring system
in accordance with the size of the DrrG (in particular for plants with PmC ≥ 100 kW), a monitoring system is to
be installed to facilitate the management as well as the o&m of the PV plant and to allow DeWa a possible
remote monitoring.
The following checks are required to verify the correct behaviour of the system.
□ solar radiation
1 □ PV module temperature oK
□ no
□ n/a
□
□ pyranometer
□ wind
□ external air temperature
Verify the solar radiation sensors by
comparing their readings with those
of a reference sensor. This test shall
concern especially PV plants of maximum
Capacity larger than or equal to 100 kW,
for which a performance test is required
2 oK no n/a
(see below). The verifcation of the solar □ □ □
sensors shall ensure that the sensors and
instruments of the PV plants are reliable
and ensure the PV plant performance can
be evaluated any time in the frame of the
operation of the PV plant.
note: 2.…..
3.…..
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4.1.8 operation of electrical systems in each substation
The proper behaviour of the electrical systems in each substation, both for power and auxiliary systems shall be
verifed. The checks shall be performed by verifying the correct operation of the systems through their instruments,
particularly to assess the absence of warning or error messages.
The Test engineer will specify the tests carried out to verify the electrical installations and the respective outcomes
in a table like in the template reported hereinafter (one row for each test).
oK no n/a
1. …..
note: 2.…..
3.…..
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4.2 Verifcation of the technical dossier
The availability of the as-built designs and documents as well as the documentation of the equipment (e.g. technical
specifcation, installation guide, user’s manuals, certifcations, etc.) is important for the operation of the PV plant,
particularly for the technicians involved in the o&m activity.
Doc.
Description Doc. ref. Comments
available
1 Layout of PV modules
2 Layout of inverters
4 Wiring layouts
5 Structural drawings
8 reports
10 additional documents ….
1. …..
note: 2.…..
3.…..
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4.3 performance tests
4.3.1 energy performance tests
The objective of this test is to prove that the plant is able to produce energy continuously by measuring its
Performance ratio on a given period of time.
Defnitions:
• EaC = aC active energy [kWh] at the output of inverter measured in the given period (accuracy ±2%)
• Pnom = nominal power of PV generator [kW] (total nominal power of installed modules) @ STC
• G = Solar Irradiance [ W ] sensor coplanar to the surface of the modules (accuracy equal or better than ±5%)
m2
• PV = PV module temperature [°C]
ϑ
• ϒ = Power temperature coefcient of the module [%/°C] (this coefcient is usually negative)
The tests can be carried out after successful commissioning and shall last a rolling 10 Days duration accounting for
the with the following criteria:
• at least five (5) days with irradiance (G) measured on the plane of the array greater than 600 W/m² for 3
contiguous hours
• for at least five (5) days, the daily total irradiation on the plane of the array exceeds 4.0 kWh/m² (these days
may be the same as those indicated in the previous point).
• In the event that the five days are not reached with the required irradiation levels, the measurement period
will be extended until the irradiation criteria are achieved.
• Availability of the PV Plant and the grid shall be 100%. In the event of unavailability, the testing period will be
extended accordingly by the relevant number of days.
• The sampling interval Δts is constant and not larger than 15 min.
The temperature correction is useful for comparison among measurements of Pr made in diferent periods. The STC
temperature ϑ = 25 °C is assumed in the formula.
reF
eac
Prϑ = * 60 * 103
Pnom * Δts *∑j (Gj*[1+(ϑpvj - ϑreF) *ϒ/100])
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The Performance Test is carried out for the whole plant, involving the following measurements:
b) measurements of the solar irradiance from a reference solar cell or pyranometer connected to a data
logger in order to store them in the performance test time span.
c) measurements of the PV module temperature by means of a temperature sensor located on the back
surface. Values to be sent to the data logger
DC aC note
Pnom kW Pr -
°C -
ϑreF Prϑ
ϒ %/°C -
Δts °C
1. …..
note: 2.…..
3.…..
The active energy which may be produced by the modules, according to the actual operating conditions, as calculated
by applying the formula in the box on the previous page, is compared with the measured active energy (by the meter),
in order to calculate the Performance ratio.
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4.3.2 power performance tests
The results for the Power Performance test may be taken directly from the energy Performance Test as regard an
instantaneous set of measurements.
in the checklist of the Power Performance Test additional information must be given because in this case it is possible
to report the instantaneous values of the electrical and environmental measurements.
Defnitions:
• PDC = DC power [kW] of the PV generator (accuracy ±2%) as measured at the inverter DC input
• Pnom = nominal power of PV generator [kW] (total nominal power of installed modules) @ STC
• Nm = number of PV modules
• G = Solar Irradiance [ W ] sensor coplanar to the surface of the modules (accuracy equal or better than ±5%)
m2
• PV = PV module temperature [°C]
ϑ
• ϒ = Power temperature coefcient of the module [%/°C] (this coefcient is usually negative)
The temperature correction is useful for comparison among measurements made in diferent periods. The STC
reference temperature ϑreF = 25 °C is assumed in the formula.
ηa= DCP
1000
*
G * nm * am
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in principle the test is performed for each inverter and related strings of PV modules (array), and is based on the
following measurements.
b) measure power output from inverter by aC wattmeter (single or three-phase electrical quantities)
connected to inverter busbar.
e) measurements of the PV module temperature by means of a temperature sensor located on the back
sur face
hw rt 1
I I
,~1 w
DC P<i\ver AC Power
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power performance tests – inverter . . . . . . . .
DC aC note
Pnom kW Prp -
ϑreF °C Prpϑ -
ϒ %/°C η
inV -
nm - η
a -
am m2 Pac kW
Vdc V Vac1 V
idc a iac1 a
Pdc kW Vac2 V
Solar
W/m2 iac2 a
irradiance
ϑPV °C Vac3 V
ϑair °C iac3 a
1. …..
note: 2.…..
3.…..
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4.3.3 harmonic Measurements
note:
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harmonic voltage measurements - Background
order h [-] harmonic voltage [%]. order h [-] harmonic voltage [%].
3 2
5 4
7 6
... ...
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Table 7 of [1]: indicative planning levels for harmonic Voltages (in % of fundamental voltage) in mV, hV and ehV
systems (source ieC/Tr 61000-3-6)
odd harmonics
even harmonics
not multiples of 3 multiples of 3
noTe: The corresponding planning level for the total harmonic distortion is ThD = 6.5%
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harmonic current measurements
...
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4.4 post-connection inspections
4.4.1 power performance tests
ref. to
Doc. ref. result
note
note: 2.…..
3.…..
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Verify the proper behaviour of the meters, by means of the following checks
in the internal registries of the meter
ref. to
Doc. ref. result
note
oK no n/a
1.…..
note: 2.…..
3.…..
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Checks and verifcation of meter connection, certifcations and remote reading
ref. to
Doc. ref. result
note
Check of the certifcate of calibration
1 as released by a recognized calibration oK no n/a
laboratory □ □
2 Check of the integrity of the sealed parts oK no n/a
□ □
Check of the correct value of the K ratio
(VT ratio * CT ratio) as set in the meter
3 oK no n/a
in comparison with the actual and rated □ □
values of the VT and CT ratios.
note: 2.…..
3.…..
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supervise the performance tests “on power” as repeated by the applicant on explicit request of dewa,
if considered necessary; and obtain the reading of the meters in order to begin to consider the
exports and net metering
ref. to
Doc. ref. result
note
reading and recording of the active energy
1 absorbed (obiS code 1.8.0) from the time of oK no n/a
activation of the meter
oK no n/a
□ □ □
1.…..
note: 2.…..
3.…..
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4.5 Final notes and observations
in this table all the notes and the observation made at diferent stages of inspection and testing activities are noted.
[1]
[2]
[3]
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