Admin Request for Inspection REA Solar Mini Grid
| Application for | REA Solar Mini-Grid Project |
|---|---|
| REA Code | REA-NEP-MG |
| REA LOT Number | 250 |
| REA-NEP-MG | PBG |
| Inspectorate Field Office closest to site location | Abuja |
| Register as | Corporate |
| NEMSA Certificate Number | CC/CEIF/PR/03425 |
| First Name | Anthony |
| Last Name | Uchechukwu |
| Other Name | Luca |
| Position | Operations Officer |
| Phone | 09062798374 |
| lucatony73@gmail.com | |
| Address |
Plot 414 A Close, Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja. |
| State | Federal Capital Territory |
| Company Name | NEBULAR ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LTD. |
| Company Email | nebular.engr@gmail.com |
| Company Phone | 08104830579 |
| Tax Registration Number | 21120361-0001 |
| Address |
Plot 414 A Close, Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja. |
| State | Federal Capital Territory |
| Name of the Village/Community | Barkin Ayini |
| State | Nasarawa |
| Local Government Area | Kokona |
| Number of Inhabitants | 3500 |
| GPS Coordinates | 8.668329, 8.058965 |
| Site Address/Detail Description |
The site is located in this coordinate 8.76713, 7.585397, in Barkin Ayini community, Kokona LGA of Nasarawa State under the REA NEP Performance Based Grant. The project is aimed at providing reliable electricity to 255 Households, 10 Commercial Users, 2 special centres, including Health Centre and 3 industrial. |
| Activities | Business Activity, Administrative Facility, Educational Facility, Health Care Facility, Residential, Religion |
| Total Solar PV Installed (kWp) | 79.2 |
| Total Solar PV Energy Produce Per Day (kwh) | 950 |
| Total Storage Capacity (kwh) | 150 |
| Total Load/Energy Requirement (kWh) | 20 |
| Storage Technology/Manufacturer | Li-on/Life PO4 |
| Type of Coupling (AC/DC) | DC Coupled |
| Generator Rated Power (kVA) | 200 |
| Year of Construction | 2022 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Generator Model/Manufacturer | FG WILSON |
| Operation | Auto/Backup |
| Date of Installation of Mini-Grid | December 1, 2024 |
| Date of Application | January 31, 2024 |
| Mini-Grid Owner (Full Name) | NEBULAR ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LTD. |
| Phone | 08104830579 |
| nebular.engr@gmail.com | |
| Manufacturer | Sora |
| Model | 550M |
| Technology | Monocrystralline |
| STC power (Wp) | 550 |
| Number of Cells | 144 |
| MPPT Current | 13.01A |
| MPPT Voltage | 42.31 |
| Module catalogue # | 144 |
| Number Series | Parallel | 12| 12 |
| Total Power (Wp) | 79.2kWp |
| Fuse (A) | 32 |
| Surge Protection Device | SPD 1000Vdc |
| Converter Catalogue | Galaxy Solar |
| Cable cross-section | 4mmsqr |
| Manufacturer | Galaxy Solar |
| Model | MGSP5K |
| Technology | Hybrid Inverter |
| Rated Power | 5kW |
| Rated Voltage | 110V |
| Rated Current | 110V |
| Manufacturer | LiFePO4 |
| Model | VG48300 |
| Technology | Li-on |
| Cell Voltage (V) | 51.2V |
| Battery Voltage | 51.2V |
| C10 Capacity | 5kWh |
| Charge Voltage | 57.6V |
| Module Catalogue # | 10 |
| Number Series | Parallel | 10 Parallel |
| Total C10 capacity [kWh] | 150kWh |
| Fuse rating [A] | 200 |
| Date of cell production | July 7, 2023 |
| Date of installation | January 15, 2023 |
| Cable cross-section [mm²] | 35mmsqr |
| PV Generator | Expected open circuit voltage [V] |
| String Number | 2 |
| Value | 49.9VDC |
| PV Generator | Measured open circuit voltage [V] |
| String Number | 2 |
| Value | Yes |
| PV Generator | Overcurrent protection operational (correct fuse rating)? |
| String Number | 2 |
| Value | 20A |
| PV Generator | String cables fixed and cables without damages |
| String Number | 2 |
| Value | Yes |
| PV Generator | Result of verification of measured values (OK, low, …) |
| String Number | 2 |
| Value | ok |
| PV Generator | Measured module temperature [°C] |
| String Number | 2 |
| Value | 45.8VDC |
| Inverter/Charge Controller | General visual inspection observations |
| String Number | 3 |
| Reference | ok |
| Inverter/Charge Controller | Inverter protection settings programmed to local requirements? |
| String Number | 3 |
| Reference | yes |
| Inverter/Charge Controller | When an RCD is installed to the AC circuit feeding an inverter, the RCD type shall be verified to ensure it has been selected according to the requirements of IEC 60364 |
| String Number | 3 |
| Reference | yes |
| Inverter/Charge Controller | All Inverters/Charge controller operating correctly? |
| String Number | 3 |
| Reference | yes |
| Battery Storage | General visual inspection observations |
| String Number | 4 |
| Reference | Ok |
| Battery Storage | Wiring properly done without visual deficits |
| String Number | 4 |
| 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 | OK |
| 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 | 4 |
| Reference | OK |
| Battery Storage | State of charge (If applicable state of health) |
| String Number | 4 |
| Reference | ok |
| General Safety/Security | General visual inspection observations |
| String Number | 5 |
| Reference | ok |
| General Safety/Security | Inverter protection settings programmed to local requirements? |
| String Number | 5 |
| Reference | ok |
| General Safety/Security | When an RCD is installed to the AC circuit feeding an inverter, the RCD type shall be verified to ensure it has been selected according to the requirements of IEC 60364 |
| String Number | 5 |
| Reference | yes |
| Official Letter of Request | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/Nebluar-Mini-Grid-_-Request-for-Inspection-and-Certification-of-Barkin-Ayini-Iwa-sabo-Jijipe-and-3.pdf |
| PV System | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/BARKIN-AYINI-PV-System-1.pdf |
| Charge Controller or Grid-tie Inverter | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/SLD-for-Charge-controller-3-150×150.png |
| Combiner Boxes | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/Combiner-Boxes-3.pdf |
| Battery System | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/BARKIN-AYINI-Battery-System.pdf |
| Earthing & Surge Protection System | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/Earthing-and-Surge-protection-system-2.pdf |
| User ID | Luca Tony |