Admin Request for Inspection REA Solar Mini Grid

Application for REA Solar Mini-Grid Project
REA Code REA-NEP-MG
REA LOT Number 399
REA-NEP-MG PBG
Register as Corporate
NEMSA Certificate Number CC/CEIF/PR/05299
First Name Habiba
Last Name Ali
Other Name Eyiomo
Position Director
Phone +234 7080581631
Email info@sienergy.ng
Address

1B Yakubu Gowon way, besides Mr Biggs, Kaduna.

State Kaduna
Company Name Independent Energy Projects Finance Limited
Company Email info@sienergy.ng
Company Phone +234 7080581631
Tax Registration Number 242447-49-0001
Address

1B Yakubu Gowon way, besides Mr Biggs, Kaduna.

State Kaduna
Name of the Village/Community Mararaba Demshin
State Plateau
Local Government Area Qua’an Pan
Number of Inhabitants 2710
GPS Coordinates 8°48’5.0724″N 9°22’15.2076″E
Site Address/Detail Description

Next to the market along the Lafia-Shendam road

Activities Business Activity, Administrative Facility, Educational Facility, Health Care Facility, Residential
Total Solar PV Installed (kWp) 97.2
Total Solar PV Energy Produce Per Day (kwh) 474
Total Storage Capacity (kwh) 172.8
Total Load/Energy Requirement (kWh) 288
Storage Technology/Manufacturer Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Batteries/BAE
Type of Coupling (AC/DC) AC/DC
Generator Rated Power (kVA) 90
Year of Construction 2022
Fuel Type Diesel
Generator Model/Manufacturer C90D5/Cummins
Operation Automatic
Date of Installation of Mini-Grid September 7, 2023
Date of Application July 8, 2024
Mini-Grid Owner (Full Name) Independent Energy Projects Finance Limited(Sienergy)
Phone +234 7080581631
Email info@sienergy.ng
Applicant Habiba Ali Eyiomo
Phone +234 7080581631
Email info@sienergy.ng

Manufacturer Luxor Solar GmbH
Model LX-450M/166-144+
Technology Monocrystalline
STC power (Wp) 450
Number of Cells 144
MPPT Current 10.79
MPPT Voltage 41.73

Module catalogue # 1
Number Series | Parallel 4/3
Total Power (Wp) 5400
Fuse (A) 15
Surge Protection Device Type I+II
Converter Catalogue 1-6
Cable cross-section 6
Module catalogue # 1
Number Series | Parallel 18/3
Total Power (Wp) 24300
Fuse (A) 15
Surge Protection Device Type I+II
Converter Catalogue 7
Cable cross-section 6
Module catalogue # 1
Number Series | Parallel 16/2
Total Power (Wp) 16200
Fuse (A) 15
Surge Protection Device Type I+II
Converter Catalogue 7
Cable cross-section 6

Manufacturer Victron
Model 250/100 TR
Technology MPPT
Rated Power 5800W
Rated Voltage 250V
Rated Current 100A
Manufacturer Fronius
Model Tauro 50-3-P
Technology MPPT
Rated Power 50000W
Rated Voltage 400-870V
Rated Current 134A

Manufacturer BAE Batterien GmbH
Model 12PVV1800
Technology VRLA
Cell Voltage (V) 2
Battery Voltage 48
C10 Capacity 1440
Charge Voltage 57.86

Module Catalogue # 1
Number Series | Parallel 24/2
Total C10 capacity [kWh] 2880
Fuse rating [A] 1250
Date of cell production March 1, 2022
Date of installation August 14, 2023
Cable cross-section [mm²] 380

PV Generator Expected open circuit voltage [V]
String Number A to R
Value 198.72
PV Generator Measured open circuit voltage [V]
String Number A to R
Value 183/172/175/179/185/183/182/180/179/180/182/180/184/182/181/183/181/183
PV Generator Expected load circuit voltage [V]
String Number A to R
Value 166.92
PV Generator Measured load circuit voltage [V]
String Number A to R
Value 155/160/149/150/148/153/134/161/135/180/178/178/155/155/154/154/155/155/155/155
PV Generator Expected short circuit current [A]
String Number A to R
Value 11.39
PV Generator Measured short circuit current [A]
String Number A to R
Value 11.89/3.54/3.46/4.37/12.41/11.97/12.20/12.18/12.51/12.55/11.06/3.21/4.90/4.35/3.44/5.62/4.07/9.45
PV Generator Measured ambient temperature [°C]
String Number A to R
Value 32.5
PV Generator Measured module temperature [°C]
String Number A to R
Value 49.2
PV Generator Alternatively, estimated insulation (cloudy, sunny, mist, …)
String Number A to R
Value Cloudy
PV Generator Expected power output [kW]
String Number A to R
Value 1.8
PV Generator Measured power output [kW]
String Number A to R
Value Range .5 to 2.2
PV Generator Measured insulation resistance [Mega Ohm]
String Number A to R
Value 199/197/142/200/200/111/200/200/196/179/185/200/200/200/200/200/200/200
PV Generator Measured continuity to main equipotential bar [Ohm]
String Number A to R
Value 0
PV Generator Measured earth resistance of support structure [Ohm]
String Number A to R
Value 2
PV Generator Result of verification of measured values (OK, low, …)
String Number A to R
Value ok
PV Generator General visual inspection observations
String Number A to R
Value ok
PV Generator Surge Protective Devices functional (indicator at device)?
String Number A to R
Value ok
PV Generator Overcurrent protection operational (correct fuse rating)?
String Number A to R
Value ok
PV Generator String cables fixed and cables without damages
String Number A to R
Value ok
PV Generator Connectors properly connected under no mechanical strain
String Number A to R
Value ok
PV Generator Expected open circuit voltage [V]
String Number 1 to 8
Value 894.24
PV Generator Measured open circuit voltage [V]
String Number 1 to 8
Value 817/825/807/824/823/818/813/825
PV Generator Expected load circuit voltage [V]
String Number 1 to 8
Value 751.14
PV Generator Measured load circuit voltage [V]
String Number 1 to 8
Value 696/698/699/813/815/816/820/820
PV Generator Expected short circuit current [A]
String Number 1 to 8
Value 11.39
PV Generator Measured short circuit current [A]
String Number 1 to 8
Value 13.15/10.52/11.48/13.11/11.77/11.96/11.80/11.64
PV Generator Expected power output [kW]
String Number 1 to 8
Value 8.1
PV Generator Measured power output [kW]
String Number 1 to 8
Value Range from 9.5 to 10.8
PV Generator Measured ambient temperature [°C]
String Number 1 to 8
Value 33.6
PV Generator Measured module temperature [°C]
String Number 1 to 8
Value 50
PV Generator Alternatively, estimated insulation (cloudy, sunny, mist, …)
String Number 1 to 8
Value Sunny
PV Generator Measured insulation resistance [Mega Ohm]
String Number 1 to 8
Value 69/85/70/73/84/65/77/73
PV Generator Measured continuity to main equipotential bar [Ohm]
String Number 1 to 8
Value 0.9
PV Generator Measured earth resistance of support structure [Ohm]
String Number 1 to 8
Value 2
PV Generator Result of verification of measured values (OK, low, …)
String Number 1 to 8
Value ok
PV Generator General visual inspection observations
String Number 1 to 8
Value ok
PV Generator Surge Protective Devices functional (indicator at device)?
String Number 1 to 8
Value ok
PV Generator Overcurrent protection operational (correct fuse rating)?
String Number 1 to 8
Value ok
PV Generator String cables fixed and cables without damages
String Number 1 to 8
Value ok
PV Generator Connectors properly connected under no mechanical strain
String Number 1 to 8
Value ok

Inverter/Charge Controller General visual inspection observations
String Number Fronius Tauro
Reference ok
Inverter/Charge Controller Inverter protection settings programmed to local requirements?
String Number Fronius Tauro
Reference ok
Inverter/Charge Controller Means of isolating the inverter been provided on the AC side?
String Number Fronius Tauro
Reference ok
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 Fronius Tauro
Reference ok
Inverter/Charge Controller All Inverters/Charge controller operating correctly?
String Number Fronius Tauro
Reference ok
Inverter/Charge Controller Inverter/charge controller protection settings and installer details displayed on site?
String Number Fronius Tauro
Reference ok
Inverter/Charge Controller General visual inspection observations
String Number Victron Quattro 1-6
Reference ok
Inverter/Charge Controller Inverter protection settings programmed to local requirements?
String Number Victron Quattro 1-6
Reference ok
Inverter/Charge Controller All Inverters/Charge controller operating correctly?
String Number Victron Quattro 1-6
Reference ok
Inverter/Charge Controller Inverter/charge controller protection settings and installer details displayed on site?
String Number Victron Quattro 1-6
Reference ok
Inverter/Charge Controller Means of isolating the inverter been provided on the AC side?
String Number Victron Quattro 1-6
Reference ok
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 Victron Quattro 1-6
Reference ok

Battery Storage General visual inspection observations
String Number 1/2
Reference ok
Battery Storage Wiring properly done without visual deficits
String Number 1/2
Reference ok
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 1/2
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 1/2
Reference ok
Battery Storage State of charge (If applicable state of health)
String Number 1/2
Reference 90
Battery Storage Safety measures for the respective types of batteries applied
String Number 1/2
Reference ok
Battery Storage Deep discharge protection, over-charge protection and temperature monitoring installed and functional
String Number 1/2
Reference ok
Battery Storage Cell voltage
String Number 1/2
Reference 2
Battery Storage Cell impedance
String Number 1/2
Reference 2.9
Battery Storage Cell temperature
String Number 1/2
Reference 25

General Safety/Security General visual inspection observations
String Number 1
Reference ok
Official Letter of Request https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/1.-Letter-NEMSA.pdf
PV System https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/3.-PV-System.pdf
Charge Controller or Grid-tie Inverter https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/4.-Charge-controller-or-Grid-tie-Inverter.pdf
Combiner Boxes https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/5.-Combiner-boxes.pdf
Battery System https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/6.-Battery-system.pdf
Earthing & Surge Protection System https://nemsa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/formidable/67/7.-Earthing-surge-protection-System.pdf
User ID Frank Hoogers