Part 4 Equal and Greater Than 180 KW - Published

PROCEDURE
FOR THE TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF GRID-

CONNECTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS IN MALAYSIA

Part 4 - SYSTEMS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 180 kWp

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (SEDA)
MALAYSIA

2013

Page 1 of 39

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST AND TEST ................................................................................................ 2
1.1 INFORMATION ABOUT PROJECT ................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 CHECKLIST FOR GENERAL INSPECTION ........................................................................................................ 4
1.3 CHECKLIST FOR PV MODULE MOUNTING STRUCTURE & CIVIL FOUNDATION ............................................. 6
1.4 CHECKLIST FOR DC JUNCTION BOX OR STRING MONITORING BOX ............................................................. 7
1.5 CHECKLIST FOR EARTHING & LIGHTNING ARRESTOR .................................................................................. 8
1.6 CHECKLIST FOR PV MODULE INSPECTION ................................................................................................... 9
1.7 CHECKLIST FOR INVERTER INSPECTION ..................................................................................................... 10
1.8 CHECKLIST FOR AC DISTRIBUTION BOX ..................................................................................................... 11
1.9 CHECKLIST OF CABLE IDENTIFICATION AND CABLE ROUTING INSPECTION ............................................... 12
1.10 CHECKLIST FOR WEATHER MONITORING STATION AND PV MONITORING SYSTEM ................................. 13
1.11 CABLE INSULATION TEST ........................................................................................................................... 14
1.12 STRING FUSE CONTINUITY AND STRING OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE TEST .................................................... 15
1.13 STRING DC SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT TEST ............................................................................................... 16
1.14 ISOLATION DEVICE FUNCTIONAL TEST ...................................................................................................... 17
2. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST................................................................................................. 17
2.1 INFORMATION ABOUT PV MODULE .......................................................................................................... 19
2.2 INFORMATION ABOUT PV ARRAY .............................................................................................................. 20
2.3 INFORMATION ABOUT CABLE AND WIRING .............................................................................................. 21
2.4 INFORMATION ABOUT INVERTER.............................................................................................................. 22
2.5 INFORMATION ABOUT ARRAY JUNCTION BOX/STRING MONITORING BOX .............................................. 23
2.6 INFORMATION ABOUT AC DISTRIBUTION BOX .......................................................................................... 24
2.7 INFORMATION ABOUT WEATHER MONITORING STATION AND PV MONITORING SYSTEM ...................... 25
2.8 INVERTER FUNCTIONAL TEST .................................................................................................................... 26
2.9 ACCEPTANCE TEST ..................................................................................................................................... 27
3. RELIABILITY RUN TEST ................................................................................................................................. 28
3.1 INVERTER POWER QUALITY TEST .............................................................................................................. 29
3.2 PERFORMANCE RATIO TEST ...................................................................................................................... 35

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1. PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST AND TEST

Prior to commissioning, the service provider of the GCPV systems must perform the pre-commissioning
checks.

This activity shall be conducted by the competent persons as stated at the end of the checklist, whilst
adhering to the relevant laws and regulations.

A certified true copy of the completed pre-commissioning checklist and test results must be submitted
to SEDA and Distribution Licensee (DL) for application of Testing and Commissioning.

During the pre-commissioning checks, the GCPV systems shall not be engaged to the grid. All checks
during pre-commissioning are done visually.

The pre-commissioning checks consist the following (mandatory minimum):
1. Information about Project
2. Checklist for General Inspection
3. Checklist for PV Module Mounting Structure & Civil foundation
4. Checklist for DC Junction Box or String Monitoring Box
5. Checklist for Earthing & Lightning Arrestor
6. Checklist for PV Module
7. Checklist for Inverter
8. Checklist for AC Distribution Box
9. Checklist of Cable identification and cable routing inspection
10. Checklist for weather monitoring station and monitoring system
11. Cable insulation test
12. String fuse continuity and string open circuit voltage test
13. String DC short circuit current test
14. Isolation device functional test

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1.1 INFORMATION ABOUT PROJECT

Table 1.1 Information about project
Project details
FIT application number

Project description

Site GPS coordinates
(Latitude, Longitude)

Site address

Date of inspection
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

Customer details
Name
Contact address

Contact phone
number/email address

Contact details with
Email address

Installation details
Date of completion of
installation

Date of connection to
grid

Import meter reading
(kWh) before connection
to grid

Export meter reading
(kWh) before connection
to grid

Remarks
Comments
(Please tick in the
appropriate box)
Proceed to pre-commissioning test
Yes No

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1.2 CHECKLIST FOR GENERAL INSPECTION

Table 1.2 Checklist for General Inspection
Description Visual Inspection
(Please tick in the box, if the job has been done satisfactorily)
Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

Instructions This form shall be filled-up for each sub-
array connected to one inverter
Inverter No. Sub-array No.

A. General

i. Necessary safety equipment are available at the site

ii. Array frame correctly fixed and stable

iii. All cable entries are weather proof

iv. PV module location, perimeter, gate, control room & switch yard,
plant internal road location as per approved layout drawing

v. Components complies with standards and are correctly selected &
not damaged

vi. Equipment accessible for inspection, operation & maintenance

vii. Equipment & accessories are connected as per approved drawing

viii. Protective measures for special location

ix. Equipment & protective measures appropriate to external influence

x. System installed to prevent mutual detrimental influence

xi. All cables are identified and connected as per approved drawing

xii. All cables are selected for current carrying capacity and voltage drop

xiii. Conductors routed are in safe zone or protected against mechanical
damage

B. DC Side

i. Physical separation of AC, DC & communication cables

ii. All DC components are sized for rated operation at maximum
DC system voltage

iii. All DC cables are meant for solar PV applications and as
per design document

iv. PV string fuse or DC breaker are available in the combiner boxes

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C. Protection
against
over
voltage
& Electric
Shock
i. Live parts Insulated protected by barrier/enclosure, placed out of
reach

ii. Surge protection devices or lightning arrestor are available

iii. Frame correctly integrated with existing installation

D. AC Side

i. AC isolators are lockable in off position only.

ii. Inverter protection setting as per local regulation
(labelling & identification mark)

iii. General labelling for circuits, protective devices switches & terminals

iv. PV system schematic displayed at site

v. Protection setting and installers details displayed at site

vi. Emergency procedure displayed at site

vii. AC isolators are clearly labelled

Comments: Proceed to next checklist
(Please tick in the appropriate box)
Yes No

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1.3 CHECKLIST FOR PV MODULE MOUNTING STRUCTURE & CIVIL FOUNDATION

Table 1.3 Checklist for PV Module Mounting Structure & Civil Foundation
(Please tick in the box, if the job has been done satisfactorily.
If not applicable, write NA in the box)
Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

array connected to one inverter

i. Mounting structure and jointing materials as per approved drawing

ii. Foundation dimension as per approved drawing

iii. Switch yard civil foundation as per approved drawing

iv. The material for structure has corrosion proof coating
(visual check to be done at this stage and check for availability of factory test certificate)

v. Structures are correctly fixed at specific tilt and orientation as per design document

vi. No crack found in the foundation and/or mounting structure

vii. Structures are designed based on the maximum wind load of the location

viii. No rust (for steel) or discoloration (for aluminium) found in the structure materials
(e.g. frame, clamp, bolt and nuts, etc.)

Yes No

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1.4 CHECKCHECKLISTLIST FOR DC JUNCTION BOX OR STRING MONITORING BOX

Table 1.4 Checklist for DC Junction Box or String Monitoring Box
(Please tick in the box, if the job has been done
satisfactorily. If not applicable, write NA in the box)
Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

Instructions This form shall be filled-up for each box
connected to one inverter
Inverter No. Box No.

i. DC Junction/String Monitoring Box connection diagram is available
Inside the cover

ii. Internal circuit wiring as per the approved schematic

iii. String fuses or DC circuit breakers are available in the box

iv. Array structure is earthed as per design document

v. The boxes are properly fixed across the structure or appropriate location
as per design document

vi. Surge protection is available inside the box as per design document

vii. Box and related component & insulation rating based on maximum DC voltage

viii. Boxes for outdoor use should be rated at least IP56

Yes No

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1.5 CHECKLIST FOR EARTHING & LIGHTNING ARRESTOR

Table 1.5 Checklist for earthing & lightning arrestor
(Please tick in the box, if the job has been done satisfactorily.
If not applicable, write NA in the box)
Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

Instructions This form shall be filled-up for each
earthing pit and each lightning arrestor
Earth pit No

Lightning arrestor
No.

i. Earthing location as per approved drawing

ii. Earthing conductor properly connected to metal parts of all structures

iii. All array frames (for framed modules) and structures appear to be earthed
and bonded properly

iv. Earthing & lightning arrestor are installed as per design document

v. Water drainage is available

Yes No

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1.6 CHECKLIST FOR PV MODULE INSPECTION

Table 1.6 Checklist for PV module
Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

array structure
Structure No. Sub-array No.

i. PV modules are fixed on the structure as per design drawing

ii. All PV modules are properly levelled on the structure

iii. PV modules conform to relevant IEC standards as per design document

iv. All inter-module connectors are properly crimped & securely connected

v. Polarity of all PV modules are correctly connected

vi. Non-metallic isolator is present between each PV module frame & structure
(if they are made from different metals)

vii. Installation of PV modules are done as per manufacturers guidelines

Yes No

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1.7 CHECKLIST FOR INVERTER INSPECTION

Table 1.7 Checklist for inverter
Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

inverter
Inverter No.

i. Inverters are installed as per manufacturers guideline

ii. Sufficient ventilation is available around the inverters (as per manufacturers
guideline)

iii. Inverters conform to relevant IEC standards (or equivalent) as per design document

iv. Inverter unit is properly fastened to floor/wall surfaces

v. Inverter is properly earthed

vi. Inverter incoming/outgoing cables are properly tagged

vii. Inverter incoming/outgoing cables are properly connected as per drawing

viii. The connections for phase sequence L1, L2, L3 and N (for three-phase inverter)
and L and N (for single phase inverter) are in correct order

ix. Inverter for outdoor use should have an IP rating of IP65

x. Gap maintained between power cables and signal cables routing as per
design document

xi. The auxiliary power cables are connected properly

xii. All cable terminations are done properly

xiii. Proper labelling of all the cables and components are done

xiv. Inverter factory settings are as per SEDA guideline
(Check the factory test certificates for anti-islanding time, THD, DC Injection,
Operating Voltage Range & change in voltage for different solar irradiance)

Yes No

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1.8 CHECKLIST FOR AC DISTRIBUTION BOX

Table 1.8 Checklist for AC Distribution Box (ACDB)
Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

Instruction This form shall be filled-up for each ACDB

ACDB No.

i. ACDBs are properly fastened to the ground/wall as per design document

ii. Sufficient free space available around each ACDB (ground mounted)

iii. ACDB is properly earthed as per design document

iv. The connections for phase sequence L1, L2 & L3 are in proper order (for three
phase inverters)

v. The connections for phase and neutral are in proper order (for single
phase inverters)

vi. Incoming/outgoing cables are properly connected as per approved
schematic diagram

vii. All cable terminations are done properly

viii. Proper tagging of all cables and components are done

ix. All cable glands are properly secured & tightened

x. Boxes are rated with IP65 for outdoor use

Yes No

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1.9 CHECKLIST OF CABLE IDENTI FICATION AND CABLE ROUTING INSPECTION

Table 1.9 Checklist for cable identification & route inspection
Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

i. All cable routed areas are properly marked on the ground

ii. All power cable route & locations are as per drawing

iii. All cables are properly tagged

iv. All DC cables are meant for solar PV applications and as per design document

v. Cable caution tape is used for all underground cables as per design document

vi. All trunking and conduits are installed as per design document

Comments: Proceed to Commissioning Test
Yes No

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1.10 CHECKLIST FOR WEATHER MONITORING STATION AND PV MONITORING SYSTEM

Table 1.10 Checklist for weather monitoring station and PV monitoring system
Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

An automated monitoring system and a closed circuit television (CCTV) system are required

i. Local & remote communication & data logging system is available as per design
document

ii. The communication software test report as per design document

iii. Identification marks of communication cable are available and as per design
document

iv. Communication system architecture diagram is displayed near the computer
in the control room

v. Gap maintained between power cables and signal cables routing

vi. All parameters are properly configured in the computer as per requirement

vii. Internet connection is available at the control room

viii. Remote monitoring via internet or other means is available

ix. Monitored data for Weather Monitoring Station must comprise at least:
solar irradiance, ambient temperature and wind speed

x. Monitored data for system monitoring must comprise at least: module
temperature and electrical parameters such as DC voltages and currents for
each string; AC voltages and current from each inverter

xi. All weather monitoring system data are sampled at one-minute intervals

xii. All CCTV images are sampled continuously

xiii. All sensors are accompanied with test certificates and relevant documents

Yes No

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1.11 CABLE INSULATION TEST

Table 1.11 Cable insulation test
Format No Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

Description References

Test point All cables

Use appropriate tools to measure and record

Testing is performed on new cable
installations to determine if the insulation
has been damaged.

Instructions:
SWITCH OFF / DISCONNECT the following:
- PV AC Main Switch (Isolator)
- All AC switches
- All DC switches
- All DC fuses

Isolate all DC cables except for inter-module connection
cables.

No. Cable from Cable to Insulation Resistance
Value
Pass Fail
(Please tick in the box)
1
2
3

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1.12 STRING FUSE CONTINUI TY AND STRING OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE TEST

Table 1.12 String fuse and String Open Circuit Voltage test
(dd_mmm_yyyy)


Test point

Each Array Junction Box/String Monitoring Box

Test the continuity of each string fuse (Please tick )

OK: Not OK:
Determine the following:
1. Measured Open Circuit Voltage (Voc_mea) of each
string.
2. Expected Open Circuit Voltage (Voc_exp) of each
string.
3. % Difference between measured and expected Voc.

ACCEPT if
% difference of Voc (between measured Voc and
expected Voc) is within +/- 3%
Voc of each string at STC is less than the maximum
input voltage of the inverter
Polarity of all DC cables (string and array) is correct

Solar irradiance should be at least 350
Wm
-2
when performing this test.

Instructions:
SWITCH OFF / DISCONNECT the
following:
- PV AC Main Switch (isolator)
- All AC switches
- All DC switches
- All DC fuses

String
No.
Voc of
string at
STC (V)
Voc
measured
(V)
Voc
expected
(V)
Measured
module
temp (
0
C)
Measured
Irradiance
(Wm
-2
)
%
difference
of Voc
Accept (A)
or
Reject (R)
1
2
3
4
5

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1.13 STRING DC SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT TEST

Table 1.13 String DC Short circuit current test
(dd_mmm_yyyy)


Test point

All DC Junction Boxes
Inverter No

1. Measured short circuit current (Isc_mea) of each string
2. Expected short circuit current (Isc_exp) of each string
3. % Difference between measured and expected Isc.

ACCEPT if
% difference of Isc (between measured Isc_mea and expected
Isc_exp) is within +/- 5%

AJB: Array Junction Box
SMB: String Monitoring Box

Solar irradiance should be at
least 350 Wm
-2
when
performing this test.

Instructions:
SWITCH ON the system and
ensure that the inverter is
operating.

No. AJB/SMB
Tag No.
No. of
strings
per
AJB/SMB
String
no.
Solar
Irradiance
(Wm
-2
)
Module
Temp
(deg C)
Measured
Imp of
string
(A)
Expected
Imp
string
(A)
%
difference
of Imp
Accept
(A)
or
Reject
(R)

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1.14 ISOLATION DEVICE FUNCTIONAL TEST

Table 1.14 Isolation device test
(dd_mmm_yyyy)


Test point All isolators, switches and fuses

Please tick in the appropriate box

Solar irradiance should be at least 350 Wm
-2
when

Instructions:
SWITCH OFF / DISCONNECT the following:
- PV AC Main Switch (isolator)
- All AC switches
- All DC switches
- All DC fuses

No. Description Accept Reject Note
1 Confirm voltage is NOT present at array cable terminal at
AJB before all fuses are engaged

2 Confirm voltage is present at array cable terminal at AJB
after all fuses are engaged

3 Confirm voltage is NOT present at the outgoing terminal of
PV DC Main Switch when the switch is in OFF position

4 Confirm voltage is present at the outgoing terminal of PV DC
Main Switch when the switch is in ON position

AC Switch when the switch is in OFF position

6 Confirm voltage is present at the outgoing terminal of AC
Switch when the switch is in ON position

PV AC Main Switch when the switch is in OFF position

8 Confirm voltage is present at the outgoing terminal of PV AC
Main Switch when the switch is in ON position

Signature

Date

Name

Designation Chargeman/Wireman with SEDA PV
certification
PV Competent Person

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2. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

This activity shall be conducted by competent persons as stated at the end of the checklist whilst
adhering to the provisions of all relevant laws and regulations.

After completion of all visual inspections from the checklist, the service provider must perform
commissioning tests to ensure all inter-connections of the components are satisfactory.

The commissioning test comprises the following:
1. Information about PV module
2. Information about PV array
3. Information about cable and wiring
4. Information about inverter
5. Information about Array Junction Box/String Monitoring Box
6. Information about AC Distribution Box
7. Information about Weather Monitoring Station and PV Monitoring System
8. Cable insulation test
9. String fuse continuity and String open circuit voltage test
10. Isolation device functional test
11. Inverter functional test
12. DC Current test
13. Acceptance test

Conditions:
1. All tests must be done in sequence.
2. If a test fails, the next test shall not be performed.
3. Failure of any test nullifies the entire Testing and Commissioning.
4. The Weather Monitoring Station and PV Monitoring System shall be provided, installed and
maintained by the FIAH for the entire duration of the Deed in Approval.

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2.1 INFORMATION ABOUT PV MODULE

Table 2.1 Information about PV module
(Please tick in the box, if the job has
been done satisfactorily. If not applicable,
write NA in the box)
Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

No. Item Details Check
()
1 Module make & model

2
Power at maximum power
point (Pmp_stc)
Wp
3
Open Circuit Voltage
(Voc_stc)
V
4
Short Circuit Current
(Isc_stc)
A
5 Fill factor at STC

-

6 Module efficiency at STC

%
7
Temperature coefficient for
Pmp (
at STC
% per
deg C

8
Voc (
at STC
% per
deg C

9
Isc (
at STC
% per
deg C

10 Maximum system voltage

V
11 Maximum reverse current A

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2.2 INFORMATION ABOUT PV ARRAY

Table 2.2 Information about PV array
(Please tick in the box, if the job has been done satisfactorily. If
not applicable, write NA in the box)
Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

connection to one inverter
Inverter No.

Sub-array No.
No. Item Details
Check
()
1 No. of modules per string

pcs
2 Total no. of strings

pcs
3 Total array power at STC

Wp

4 PV array inclination

deg
5 PV array orientation (azimuth angle from South)

deg

6
No. of strings per Array Junction Box/String Monitoring
Box
pcs

7 No. of Array Junction Box/String Monitoring Box

pcs

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2.3 INFORMATION ABOUT CABLE AND WIRING

Table 2.3 Information about cable and wiring

Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

No Item Details
Check
()
1 All exposed cables are free from mechanical damage

2 All plugs, connectors and sockets are fully engaged

3
Array Junction Box / String Monitoring Box is rated
with IP 65 for outdoor use

4 Wiring into Junction Box are adequately clamped

5
Marking/tagging of positive and negative cables are
properly done

6 PV string cable size

mm
2

7 PV string fuse are in disconnected position

8 PV string polarity connected correctly

9 Earthing cables are properly connected

10 PV DC Main Switch/es is/are disengaged

11 All DC cables are meant for solar PV applications

12 Overall wiring are neat, tidy and adequately labelled

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2.4 INFORMATION ABOUT INVERTER

Table 2.4 Information about inverter
Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

Inverter No.

No. Item Details
Check
()
1 Inverter model

2 Nominal AC power rating

W

3 Maximum AC power rating

W

4 Maximum DC voltage

V

5 DC voltage range

V

6 MPPT voltage range

V

7 No. of MPPT trackers

unit

8
Inverter output voltage tolerance setting (as per
Energy Commission requirement)

%

9
Inverter frequency tolerance setting (as per Energy
Commission requirement)

%

10
Inverter anti-islanding maximum disconnection time
setting (as per SEDA requirement)

s

11
Inverter anti-islanding minimum reconnection time
setting (as per SEDA requirement)

s

12 Inverter safely and securely mounted

13
Installation of inverter is done as per manufacturers
guidelines
14 Overall wiring are neat, tidy and adequately labelled

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2.5 INFORMATION ABOUT ARRAY JUNCTION BOX/STRING MONITORING BOX

Table 2.5 Information about Array Junction Box/String Monitoring Box
Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

Box
Box No.

Inverter No.
No. Item Details
Check
()
1 DC box safely and securely mounted

2 DC fuses at disconnected position, with fuse in place

3 String fuse rating

A

4 Surge protection device rating

V

5 DC switch rating (current and voltage)

A / V

6
No. of strings per Array Junction Box/String
Monitoring Box
pcs

7
Same polarity cables (colour coded) are properly
connected

8 Overall wiring is neat, tidy and adequately labelled

9
Schematic diagram is displayed (as per design
document)

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2.6 INFORMATION ABOUT AC DISTRIBUTION BOX

Table 2.6 Information about AC Distribution Box
Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

Instructions This form shall be filled-up for each box Box No.

Inverter No.
No. Item Details
Check
()
1 Bus bar is secured and safely enclosed

2
All switches, disconnectors and fuses are in
disconnected position

3
Power Injection Box (power supply for sensor) is
available

4 Power adaptors are in secured position

5 ELCB rating

A

6 Surge Protection Device rating

A / V

7
AC switch rating of individual inverter (current and
voltage)
A / V

8 PV AC Main Switch rating (current and voltage)

A / V

9 Earthing cable connected to metal casing

10 Overall wiring is neat, tidy and adequately labelled

11
Schematic diagram is displayed (as per design
document)

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2.7 INFORMATION ABOUT WEATHER MONITORING STATION AND PV MONITORING
SYSTEM

Table 2.7 Information about Weather Monitoring Station and PV monitoring system
Description

Visual Inspection
Date of inspection:
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

An automated monitoring system and a closed circuit television (CCTV) system are required

No. Item Details
Check
()
1 No. of reference cells/pyranometers

pcs

2 No. of temperature sensors (ambient)

pcs

3 No. of anemometers

pcs

4 No. of temperature sensors (module)

pcs

5 Communication protocol

6 All sensors are connected with communication cables

7
Temperature sensors for measuring PV module
temperature are secured

8 Communication cables are protected for outdoor use

9 Internet connection is available at the control room

10 CCTV camera is installed for security purposes

11 No. of working CCTV installed

pcs

12 Data loggers are in working condition

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2.8 INVERTER FUNCTIONAL TEST

Table 2.8 Inverter functional test
(dd_mmm_yyyy)


Test point All Inverters


Please tick in the appropriate box

Solar irradiance should be at least 350 Wm
-2
when

Instructions: SWITCH ON the system and ensure that the
inverter is operating.

CAUTION: Voc measured at the inverter input terminal must
be LESS THAN the maximum allowable input DC voltage of
the inverter.

No. Description Value Accept Reject
Reasons
1 Check whether the measured
DC voltage falls within the
allowable MPPT voltage range
of the inverter

2 Check whether the measured
grid voltage and frequency are
within the acceptable limit

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2.9 ACCEPTANCE TEST

Table 2.9 System acceptance test
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

1. Measured AC output power of inverter, Pac_mea
2. Expected AC output power of inverter, Pac_exp
3. Please declare the following:
Tolerance due to module mis-match : ________
Soiling index : ________
Nominal inverter efficiency : ________
Cable loss : ________
Shading factor : ________
Ageing factor : ________
4. Acceptance Ratio (AR) : ________
Note: AR is the ratio of Pac_mea to Pac_exp

ACCEPT if
AR is greater than or equal to 0.9

Solar irradiance should be at least 350
Wm
-2
when performing this test.

Instructions:
SWITCH ON the system and ensure
that the inverter is operating.

Inverter
No.
Irradiance
(Wm
-2
)
Module
temp
(deg C)
Pac expected
(W)
Pac measured
(W)
AR Accept (A)
or
Reject (R)
1
2
3

If AR is not acceptable, please troubleshoot the system, rectify the fault and repeat the test until all
parties are satisfied.

Signature

Date

Name

Designation Chargeman/Wireman with
SEDA PV certification
PV Competent Person SEDA Representative

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3. RELIABILITY RUN TEST

This activity shall be conducted by the competent persons as stated at the end of the checklist whilst
adhering to the provisions of all relevant laws and regulations.

Upon successful completion of testing and commissioning, two sets of tests need to be carried out.

A. Inverter Site Tests
The impact of the inverters to the grid is tested by carrying out the Inverter Site Tests. For tests
requiring continuous monitoring like Voltage Fluctuation, the tests must be carried out for a
minimum of six (6) hours during maximum solar radiation hours. For instantaneous tests, the solar
radiation should be at least 500 W/m
2
during the test, except for the power factor test which
needs to be carried out at both low and high solar radiation levels. The Inverter Site Tests are as
below:
1. Power Factor Test
2. Harmonics Test
3. Voltage Fluctuation Test
4. Flicker Test
5. DC Current Injection Test
6. Anti-islanding Test

B. Performance Ratio (PR) test
The reliability of the system is tested by using the Performance Ratio Test. During this test, the
following real time parameters must be sampled at one-minute intervals for AT LEAST SEVEN
consecutive days:
1. Solar irradiance
2. Ambient temperature
3. Module temperature
4. Wind speed
5. DC voltage of each string
6. DC current of each string
7. AC voltage from each inverter
8. AC current from each inverter

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3.1 INVERTER SITE TESTS

Table 3.1 Power factor test
(dd_mmm_yyyy)


Test point Each inverter output terminal (for central inverters)
Common output point from group of inverters (for string inverters)

Test condition Switch off all other inverters (both at input & output) except the one which
is under test.

Acceptable limit Power Factor is > 0.85 when inverter output is > 10 % of rated
Power Factor > 0.9 lagging when inverter output is > 50 % of rated
Both the above conditions must be tested and met


No
Inverter output > 10 %
Inverter output > 50 %

Output Min pf
Measured
pf
Output Min pf Measured pf
Inverter 1/Inverter
Group 1
0.85

0.9

Inverter 2/Inverter
Group 2
0.85

0.9

Inverter 3/Inverter
Group 3
0.85 0.9
Overall result
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Table 3.2 Harmonics test
(dd_mmm_yyyy)


Test point Each inverter output terminal (for central inverters).
Common output point from group of inverters (for string inverters).

Test condition Switch off all other inverters (both at input & output) except the one
which is under test.
The recording for the test shall be done for at least six (6) day light
hours.
The highest THD reading during the test shall be taken as the
measured reading.

Acceptable limit Current THD is less than or equal to 5% at rated inverter output
Individual Harmonics limited to:
Odd Harmonics
o 3
rd
through 9
th
: < 4 %
o 11
th
through 15
th
: < 2 %
o 17
th
through 21
st
: < 1.5 %
o 23
rd
through 33
rd
: < 0.6 %
Even Harmonics
o < 25 % of the odd harmonics

Test duration

Tables and Graphs

Tables to show the odd and even harmonics for each phase must be
attached.
Plotted THD Graphs for each phase must be attached

Overall result
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appropriate box)
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Table 3.3 Voltage Fluctuation Test
(dd_mmm_yyyy)



The test shall be done for at least six consecutive day light hours and
the readings taken at 1 minute intervals
An excel plot of rms voltage against time shall be produced for each
phase of each inverter or group of inverters
Place cursor on peak and minimum of biggest fluctuation in the plot
to record the values

Acceptable Limit Max voltage fluctuation allowed is 6% from peak to minimum of the
biggest fluctuation during the test period


Test duration

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Table 3.4 Flicker Test
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

IEC 61727-2004

Test point LV Point of common coupling (PCC) or LV side of step-up transformer

Test condition Monitor the Short Time Flicker (Pst) for 10 min
Monitor the Long Time Flicker (Plt) for 2 hours
The PQ Analyser should be set to flicker mode to record the data

Acceptable Limit Should not exceed the limits defined by the maximum borderline
irritation curve in IEC 61727-2004 as below:
Pst < 1.0
Plt < 0.8

Test point location Time
period
Phase
details
Flicker Remarks
Limit Measured

Pst
L1 < 1.0

L2 < 1.0

L3 < 1.0

Plt
L1 < 0.8

L2 < 0.8

L3 < 0.8

Test duration

Overall result
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Table 3.5 DC Current Injection Test
(dd_mmm_yyyy)



The minimum solar irradiance during the testing period should be at
least 500 Wm
-2

Acceptable limit DC current is less than 1% of the rated output current from inverter
for each phase

Set the digital current clamp to dc mode and record the data

No. Description Measured current injection Remarks
L1 L2 L3 Pass/Fail
1
Inverter 1
/ Inverter Group 1

2
Inverter 2
/ Inverter Group 2
3
Inverter 3
/Inverter Group 3

Test duration

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box)
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Table 3.6 Anti-islanding test
(dd_mmm_yyyy)



Switch off the inverter under test and record the disconnection time.
Switch on the inverter under test and record the reconnection time.

Acceptable Limit Loss of grid supply
Maximum disconnection time is 0.6 s
Reconnection with grid supply restored
Minimum 300 s (5 minutes) for MV
Minimum 120 s (2 minutes) for LV
If the inverter cannot meet the reconnection time requirement, a timer
relay must be included

No. Description Disconnection time Reconnection time Remarks
1 Inverter 1

2 Inverter 2

Test duration

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3.2 PERFORMANCE RATIO TEST

Table 3.7 Performance Ratio (PR) Test
(dd_mmm_yyyy)

Test point At Monitoring Station / Grid Injection
Point
Test duration
Predicted annual PR at design stage:

Using the logged data for seven complete consecutive days during the reliability test period, determine
the following parameters for the entire system:
1. Energy Yield, Y
f

2. Specific Yield, SY
3. Performance Ratio, PR

Note:
All inverter/s shall NOT fail more than three times (03) within the reliability test period (excluding
forced outages). If this happens, this test should be repeated.

Day No. Energy
Yield
Specific
Yield
Performance
Ratio
Accept (A) or
Reject (R)
Remarks

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
One Week
value

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