Admin Request for Inspection REA Solar Mini Grid
| Application for | REA Solar Mini-Grid Project |
|---|---|
| REA Code | REA-NEP-MG |
| REA LOT Number | 263 |
| 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 | Kandele |
| State | Nasarawa |
| Local Government Area | Kokona |
| Number of Inhabitants | 3998 |
| GPS Coordinates | 8.756607,7.604965 |
| Site Address/Detail Description |
The site is located in this coordinate 8.756607, 7.604965, in Kandele community, Kokona LGA of Nasarawa State under the REA NEP Performance Based Grant. The project is aimed at providing reliable electricity to 350 Households, 10 Commercial Users, 5 special centres, including Health Centre and 3 industrial. |
| Activities | Business Activity, Administrative Facility, Educational Facility, Health Care Facility, Residential, Religious |
| Total Solar PV Installed (kWp) | 44.55 |
| Total Solar PV Energy Produce Per Day (kwh) | 534 |
| Total Storage Capacity (kwh) | 90 |
| Total Load/Energy Requirement (kWh) | 10 |
| 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, 2023 |
| Date of Application | February 1, 2024 |
| Mini-Grid Owner (Full Name) | NEBULAR ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LTD. |
| Phone | 09062798374 |
| lucatony73@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 # | 81 |
| Number Series | Parallel | 12| 7 |
| Total Power (Wp) | 44.55kWp |
| Fuse (A) | 32 |
| Surge Protection Device | Galaxy Solar |
| Converter Catalogue | 4mmsqr |
| 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 # | 6 |
| Number Series | Parallel | 6 Parallel |
| Total C10 capacity [kWh] | 90kWh |
| Fuse rating [A] | 200 |
| Date of cell production | July 7, 2023 |
| Date of installation | December 15, 2023 |
| Cable cross-section [mm²] | 35mmsqr |
| PV Generator | General visual inspection observations |
| String Number | 1 |
| Value | ok |
| PV Generator | Overcurrent protection operational (correct fuse rating)? |
| String Number | 1 |
| Value | 20A |
| PV Generator | Surge Protective Devices functional (indicator at device)? |
| String Number | 1 |
| Value | yes |
| PV Generator | Expected open circuit voltage [V] |
| String Number | 1 |
| Value | 49.9VDC |
| PV Generator | Measured module temperature [°C] |
| String Number | 1 |
| Value | 45.8VDC |
| Inverter/Charge Controller | General visual inspection observations |
| String Number | 2 |
| Reference | ok |
| Inverter/Charge Controller | Inverter protection settings programmed to local requirements? |
| String Number | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Reference | yes |
| Inverter/Charge Controller | Means of isolating the inverter been provided on the AC side? |
| String Number | 2 |
| Reference | yes |
| Inverter/Charge Controller | Inverter/charge controller protection settings and installer details displayed on site? |
| String Number | 2 |
| Reference | ok |
| Battery Storage | General visual inspection observations |
| String Number | 3 |
| Reference | Ok |
| Battery Storage | Wiring properly done without visual deficits |
| String Number | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Reference | OK |
| Battery Storage | Safety measures for the respective types of batteries applied |
| String Number | 3 |
| Reference | ok |
| Battery Storage | Deep discharge protection, over-charge protection and temperature monitoring installed and functional |
| String Number | 3 |
| Reference | ok |
| Battery Storage | Cell voltage |
| String Number | 3 |
| Reference | ok |
| General Safety/Security | General visual inspection observations |
| String Number | 4 |
| Reference | ok |
| General Safety/Security | Inverter protection settings programmed to local requirements? |
| String Number | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Reference | yes |
| General Safety/Security | Means of isolating the inverter been provided on the AC side? |
| String Number | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Reference | yes |
| General Safety/Security | All Inverters/Charge controller operating correctly? |
| String Number | 4 |
| Reference | yes |
| General Safety/Security | Inverter/charge controller protection settings and installer details displayed on site? |
| String Number | 4 |
| 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-6.pdf |
| PV System | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/KANDELE-PV-System-1.pdf |
| Charge Controller or Grid-tie Inverter | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/SLD-for-Charge-controller-6-150×150.png |
| Combiner Boxes | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/Combiner-Boxes-6.pdf |
| Battery System | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/KANDELE-Battery-System-1.pdf |
| Earthing & Surge Protection System | https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/Earthing-and-Surge-protection.pdf |
| User ID | Luca Tony |