ON - GRID SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM :

Supplying, installa�on, tes�ng & commissioning of solar power system (on grid / grid �e) with required
quan��es of mono / poly crystalline silicon solar PV modules, inverter, energy meter, etc. as per
following standards, specifica�ons and cer�fica�on. The system will be able to produce power for
supplying to grid with required compa�ble solar cables (DC cables) and all necessary accessories to
complete the installa�on providing one-year free opera�on & maintenance of the system. Solar system
shall have to comply following specifica�on: SOLAR PV MODULE/PANEL:

SPECIFICATIONS FOR SOLAR PANEL: I. Parameters for PV Panel should be at Standard Test Condi�on of
solar irradiance of 1000 W/m2, Cell Temperature of 25 degree Celsius and AM of 1.5g. II. Solar PV
module / panel shall be inconformity with the requirement of BDS IEC 61215, IEC 61730 (latest edi�on)
along with VDE/NEMA/JIS/BS standards. Cer�ficate issued by the interna�onally recognized authority
such as CE / TUV /DNV or equivalent cer�fying body shall have to be submited by the bidder for the
above men�oned interna�onal standard. Manufacturing facility should be ISO9001, ISO14001 quality
management system cer�fied. III. Solar panels shall be installed poin�ng to the right direc�on to capture
most of the solar energy to transform it into electricity with the facility to be adjusted from the
horizontal to 12 degree in summer and to 35 degree in winter to get the maximum efficiency and must
face the true south in our country. For fixed panel moun�ng system, the panels must be �lted (22.5 ± 1)
degree with horizontal and must face the true south in BANGLADESH. IV. The average efficiency of PV
module should be minimum 17%. V. The complete PV module shall be diode protected at junc�on box to
protect reverse current. VI. Opera�ng temperature range should be -40 to 85 Degree Celsius. VII. Power
de-ra�ng allowed should be not more than (-0.41%)/Degree Celsius VIII. Panels should be constructed
with an�-reflec�ve glass,an� PID, IX. Modules fited with anodized aluminum frames or, if without
frame, two-glass modules. X. Resistance to a maximum pressure load of 5400 Pa and vacuum of 2400 Pa
(according to BDS IEC 61215)

XI. Each module will be provided with a clearly visible iden�fier bearing the name, the model of the
module and a visual iden�fica�on or a serial number which allows the traceability of the date of
manufacture in accordance with standard NF EN 50380

XII. Each combiner box of PV module shall be diode protected to ensure any back flow current to the PV
array and may have fuse of adequate ra�ngs in DC posi�ve line of the PV array and wire terminals. The
main combiner box shall have lightning surge protec�ve device of as per nominal voltage of the
combiner box both in posi�ve and nega�ve line in order to ensure the bypass diode always func�on
even in thunder storm. The fuse, if exists, shall also have disconnec�on switch .The box shall be
completely water proof according to IP 68.

XIII. Product warranty against manufacturing defects : minimum 12 years and their replacement during
this period

XIV. Performance warranty: linear degrada�on, minimum 98% at 1 year, then linear with minimum 90%
at 10 years, and 80% at 25 years.

Solar panel from Sunpro/Vikram/Saronic/Suntech/ULICA/Canadian Solar/JA Solar/Trina Solar/Longi or

equivalent. INVERTER: The inverter shall be suitable for using on grid / grid �e solar panel. The inverter
shall have following features: I. Inverter type: grid �e. II. Built in MPPT charge controller. III. AC grid
voltage 230 ± 5% (single phase)/ 415v ± 5% (three phase) AC IV. AC grid frequency: 50±4 Hz V. Power
factor: cosθ = 1. VI. Opera�ng temperature range: -25°C to 60°C VII. Rela�ve humidity: 0- 95%, non-
condensing VIII. Total harmonic distor�on : <3% IX. Efficiency: minimum 95% X. Noise <40 dB at 1m
distance XI. Internal power consump�on: <1 W for 1 kWp inverter XII. Communica�on port: RS 485 /
RS 232 shall have the op�on to be incorporated with remote monitoring system. XIII. Degree of
protec�on: according to IP65 and IEC 60529. XIV. Shall have integrated AC Short Circuit Current
Protec�on XVI. Shall have protec�on against abnormal voltage and abnormal frequency.

XVII. Shall have lightning induced current protec�on by surge protec�ve device of adequate ra�ng both
in DC and AC side in parallel at the entry and exit terminal of the inverter. Shall also have over load and
over current protec�on from both DC and AC side. XVIII. Compliance: ISO9001 & ROHS (Restric�on of
Hazardous Substances) cer�fied company. XIX. Test result from BUET or Ins�tute of Renewable
Energy, Dhaka University for key specifica�on items of solar inverter (self-consump�on, efficiency, solar
priority, dual mode with auto switching, power factor) shall be provided. XX. Brand: Solar Inverter from
SAJ/Solis/Huawei or equivalent ENERGY METER: Supplying and installa�on of energy meters with
following features: I. Single phase / three phase (as per requirement) II. Energy meter to be provided to
record the amount of solar energy provided from the solar system. OPERATION AND MONITORING:
Following scopes should be included: I. Remote monitoring (web / smart phone based) using available
technology such as GSM/GPRS/Ethernet etc. II. Local monitoring using LCD/LED display and data logger.
III. Field programmability GENERAL GUIDELINES/CRITERIA: I.The bidder shall examine the site before the
design of solar system & its components II.The bidder shall have facili�es and proper tools and
machineries for installing, tes�ng & commissioning of solar panel. III.Adequate space & height shall be
provided in the rows of panels for easy air flow to avoid excessive heat genera�on in the panel and to
provide access for rain water drainage and damage to protect from dirty water. Minimum air gap
between two panels shall be 25 mm. IV.All frames of the PV module, combiner box, inverter etc. shall be
equipoten�al bonded and earthed with the building earth electrode which is conven�onal and / or
chemical electrode system with soil conduc�vity enhancing material that the earth resistance must be
less than 1 Ohm as per related standard and code of prac�ce. V. The solar panel moun�ng shall be of
galvanized iron or equivalent to ensure rust protec�on of the installa�on. All nut bolts shall be of
stainless steel (SS) or galvanized mild steel (MS) materials. VI. A�er successful comple�on, tes�ng &
commissioning of the whole system the contractor shall have to train nominated person(s) of the user
for a period of at least 2 days. VII. A�er comple�on of whole system and before handing over the system
to the concerned authority, the contractor must have to provide minimum 30 days' sa�sfactory
opera�on for performance evalua�on. VIII. Technical specifica�on with catalogue of PV module, inverter
must be submited with technical offer.

IX. Only approved cable shall be used for wiring. X. Sufficient AC and DC circuit breakers shall be used to
ensure proper safety of the system.