Admin Request for Inspection REA Solar Mini Grid
| Application for | REA Solar Mini-Grid Project |
|---|---|
| REA Code | REA-NEP-MG |
| REA LOT Number | 0401 |
| REA-NEP-MG | PBG |
| Blank | Kaduna |
| Register as | Corporate |
| NEMSA Certificate Number | CC/CEIF/PR/00285 |
| First Name | DOTUN |
| Last Name | TOKUN |
| Position | Managing Director |
| Phone | 08034016045 |
| dotuntokun@solarmateng.com | |
| Address |
21 Oguntona Crescent, Gbagada, Lagos. |
| State | Lagos |
| Company Name | Solarmate Engineering Limited |
| Company Email | info@solarmateng.com |
| Company Phone | 07038000729 |
| Tax Registration Number | 01159079-0001 |
| Address |
21 Oguntona Crescent, Gbagada, Lagos. |
| State | Lagos |
| Name of the Village/Community | Chikaji |
| State | Kaduna |
| Local Government Area | Igabi |
| Number of Inhabitants | 2000 |
| GPS Coordinates | 10°36’38 N 7°32’43 E |
| Site Address/Detail Description |
Chikaji Gwari and Hausa community |
| Activities | Business Activity, Residential |
| Total Solar PV Installed (kWp) | 21.9 |
| Total Solar PV Energy Produce Per Day (kwh) | 109.5 |
| Total Storage Capacity (kwh) | 85.3 |
| Total Load/Energy Requirement (kWh) | 65 |
| Storage Technology/Manufacturer | Lithium-Ion Phosphate |
| Type of Coupling (AC/DC) | AC/DC |
| Generator Rated Power (kVA) | 20 |
| Year of Construction | 2019 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Generator Model/Manufacturer | JUBAILI BROS |
| Operation | Auto |
| Date of Installation of Mini-Grid | June 1, 2021 |
| Date of Application | August 14, 2023 |
| Mini-Grid Owner (Full Name) | ECOF KADUNA LIMITED |
| Phone | 08076099998 |
| saad@konexa.io | |
| Applicant | Solarmate Engineering Limited |
| Phone | 07038000729 |
| info@solarmateng.com | |
| Manufacturer | Solar Philippines |
| Model | SPH-72E-365-A3 |
| Technology | Monocrystalline |
| STC power (Wp) | 365 |
| Number of Cells | 72 |
| MPPT Current | 9.1 |
| MPPT Voltage | 48.1 |
| Manufacturer | Jinko Solar |
| Model | Eagle PERC 72M |
| Technology | Monocrystalline |
| STC power (Wp) | 370 |
| Number of Cells | 72 |
| MPPT Current | 9.28 |
| MPPT Voltage | 48.5 |
| Module catalogue # | SPH-72E-365-A3 |
| Number Series | Parallel | 3/15 |
| Total Power (Wp) | 16425 |
| Fuse (A) | 20 |
| Surge Protection Device | Type II |
| Converter Catalogue | CB-1-4 |
| Cable cross-section | 6mmsq |
| Module catalogue # | Eagle PERC 72M |
| Number Series | Parallel | 3/5 |
| Total Power (Wp) | 5550 |
| Fuse (A) | 20 |
| Surge Protection Device | Type II |
| Converter Catalogue | CB-5 |
| Cable cross-section | 6mmsq |
| Manufacturer | Victron Energy |
| Model | SMART MPPT 150/100 |
| Technology | MPPT |
| Rated Power | 5800 |
| Rated Voltage | 48 |
| Rated Current | 100 |
| Manufacturer | Pylontech |
| Model | US3000C |
| Technology | Lithium-ion Phosphate |
| Cell Voltage (V) | 3.69 |
| Battery Voltage | 48 |
| C10 Capacity | 74 |
| Charge Voltage | 52.5-53.5 |
| Module Catalogue # | US3000C |
| Number Series | Parallel | 1/24 |
| Total C10 capacity [kWh] | 1776 |
| Fuse rating [A] | 250 |
| Date of cell production | January 5, 2021 |
| Date of installation | June 1, 2021 |
| Cable cross-section [mm²] | 95mmsq * 2 |
| General comments | The Battery Bank has 2 strings of 12 Batteries each |
| PV Generator | Expected open circuit voltage [V] |
| String Number | 3 |
| Value | 130 |
| PV Generator | Measured open circuit voltage [V] |
| String Number | 3 |
| Value | 123 |
| PV Generator | Measured earth resistance of support structure [Ohm] |
| String Number | 3 |
| Value | 2.1 |
| PV Generator | Result of verification of measured values (OK, low, …) |
| String Number | 3 |
| Value | ok |
| PV Generator | General visual inspection observations |
| String Number | 1 |
| Value | ok |
| PV Generator | Surge Protective Devices functional (indicator at device)? |
| String Number | 10 |
| Value | ok |
| PV Generator | Overcurrent protection operational (correct fuse rating)? |
| String Number | 3 |
| Value | ok |
| PV Generator | String cables fixed and cables without damages |
| String Number | 15 |
| Value | ok |
| PV Generator | Connectors properly connected under no mechanical strain |
| String Number | 4 |
| Value | ok |
| Inverter/Charge Controller | General visual inspection observations |
| String Number | 4 |
| Reference | ok |
| Inverter/Charge Controller | Inverter protection settings programmed to local requirements? |
| String Number | 1 |
| Reference | ok |
| Inverter/Charge Controller | Means of isolating the inverter been provided on the AC side? |
| String Number | 1 |
| Reference | Yes |
| Inverter/Charge Controller | Isolating and switching devices been connected such that PC installation is wired to the “load” side and the public supply to the “source” side? |
| String Number | 1 |
| Reference | Yes |
| Inverter/Charge Controller | All Inverters/Charge controller operating correctly? |
| String Number | 1 |
| Reference | Yes |
| Inverter/Charge Controller | Inverter/charge controller protection settings and installer details displayed on site? |
| String Number | 1 |
| Reference | Yes |
| Battery Storage | General visual inspection observations |
| String Number | 2 |
| Reference | ok |
| Battery Storage | Wiring properly done without visual deficits |
| String Number | 2 |
| Reference | Yes |
| Battery Storage | Tightening torque of all screws to connectors to the batteries and in between the cells of the batteries is according to the equipment manufacturer’s recommendations |
| String Number | 4 |
| Reference | Yes |
| Battery Storage | Battery inverter or charge controller parameters are properly set (correct system configuration, date and time, control of the load shedding relays, reading of external temperature sensor verified, …) |
| String Number | 7 |
| Reference | Yes |
| Battery Storage | Safety measures for the respective types of batteries applied |
| String Number | 2 |
| Reference | Yes |
| Battery Storage | Deep discharge protection, over-charge protection and temperature monitoring installed and functional |
| String Number | 3 |
| Reference | Yes |
| General Safety/Security | General visual inspection observations |
| String Number | Other |
| Reference | ok |
| General Safety/Security | Inverter protection settings programmed to local requirements? |
| String Number | Other |
| Reference | ok |
| General Safety/Security | Means of isolating the inverter been provided on the AC side? |
| String Number | Other |
| Reference | Yes |
| General Safety/Security | Isolating and switching devices been connected such that PC installation is wired to the “load” side and the public supply to the “source” side? |
| String Number | Other |
| Reference | Yes |
| General Safety/Security | All Inverters/Charge controller operating correctly? |
| String Number | Other |
| Reference | Yes |
| General Safety/Security | Inverter/charge controller protection settings and installer details displayed on site? |
| String Number | Other |
| Reference | Yes |
| Official Letter of Request | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/NEMSA-Letter-of-Request-5.pdf |
| PV System | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/SLD-CHIKAJI-1.pdf |
| Charge Controller or Grid-tie Inverter | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/Datasheet-SmartSolar-charge-controller-MPPT-150-70-up-to-150-100-VE.Can-EN.pdf |
| Combiner Boxes | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/PV-COMBINER-BOX-LAYOUT-150×150.jpg |
| Battery System | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/BATTERY-SYSTEM-150×150.jpg |
| Earthing & Surge Protection System | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/EARTHING-SLD-150×150.jpg |
| User ID | DOTUN TOKUN |