PV EXP 302: SOLAR PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Prerequisite:

Course Content:

Complete End to End Service from Preliminary Design through to Installation and After Care.

A. Preliminary Design

There is need to be proficient with use the following Software Packages for use in the Initial System Design

Get all necessary information on site details. (GPS coordinates, Shading etc)
Initial consultation with Client to get electricity usage (Load) data for 12 months on Client premises
Identifying premises on aerial mapping software e.g (Google Earth)
Creating an indicative outline drawing fitting the brief received- (PV Sol)
calculating expected generation and consumption (PV Syst)
calculating costs working within your budget. (MS Project)
Energy surveys and audits,

B. Initial Commercial Proposal to Client for Approval

Upon Approval by Client:

C. Final System Design

D. PROCUREMENT

Procurement must be done with following Objectives in mind:

E. INSTALLATION

Use dedicated Solar PV installation Expert team for Installation.

Ensure your Strength includes

Skilled, experienced and fully qualified installers with up-to-date Health & Safety training
Knowledge and understanding based on Global Installation around the world
Limited disruption, working at times to suit you to minimise disruption and downtime
Work to a rigorous behaviour bond which is shared with all customers prior to each installation
Building Controls Installation
Supply Return on Investment Costing Table that clearly highlights your annual cost and energy savings and payback periods
Total energy consumption measured and highlighted against each of your existing energy sources at an additional cost
Calculation of your existing carbon footprint and energy cost per year for specific projects
Calculation of your revised annual carbon footprint and energy cost (based on a series of agreed assumptions) for specific projects
Calculation of your return-on-investment year by year to clearly demonstrate the financial benefits of choosing Solar energy solutions

F. Commissioning & handing over to Client Procedure includes

Verifying that the design meets the owner’s project requirements
Verifying that applicable equipment and systems are installed according to the contract documents, manufacturer’s recommendations, and industry accepted minimum standards
Verifying installing contractors perform adequate operations checkout
Verifying/documenting proper performance of equipment and systems
Verifying that the operations and maintenance documentation left on-site is complete
Verifying the owner’s operating personnel are adequately trained

G. Monitoring/Maintenance – On-going Support

organise on-going support after delivery of the Solar PV project in various ways by:

Remote Monitoring
Operation and Maintenance Contracts, e.g., Landscaping, Model Cleaning and Diagnostics
Replacement of faulty equipment and supply of spares
Dedicated response team.