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SAPVIA Networking Event
Johannesburg
Niveshen Govender
Programme Manager, SAPVIA
27 July 2017
A SAPVIA Initiative
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PV GreenCard
BUILDING BLOCKS OF QUALITY AND SAFE PV INSTALLATIONS
QCTO Curriculum
SAPVIA PV Assessment
Standards (SANS 10142-3)
SAPVIA Industry Guidelines
PV Short Course
SAPVIA PV GreenCard
SAPVIA Approved PV Installer Database
Competent PV installers
Standardised practices
Standardised “as-built report”
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PV GreenCardObjectives
Quality Solar PV
Installations
•The PV GreenCard
Standardised Practices
•Installation guidelines
Certified Rooftop Solar PV Installers
•roll out underway
Training Institutions
and Assessment
Centres
•available
Training and Assessment
•Developed
National Curriculum
•December 2016
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Quality FrameworkNational Curriculum
The Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician, Curriculum Code 313109001, NQF Level 5 was developed in 2010 and registered with the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) under Qualification ID 99447 in December 2016. The National Qualification was based on the need for a national training offering to support the growing Renewable Energy Industry. Although specifically focusing on utility scale installations, the qualification consist of 4 modular part qualifications (Solar PV Mounter, Solar PV Installer, Solar PV Technician and Solar PV Service Technician) which ensures inclusivity of career prospects for a wide range of candidates from matric/school leaver.
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Quality FrameworkSolar PV Technician Qualification
Solar PV Stand-alone System Mounter
84 Credits
Approx 7 months education cycle
Mounts pre-designed PV systems according to instructions from either a PV Installer or PV Designer
Solar PV Stand-alone Installer
218 Credits
Approx 2 years education cycle
Liaises with clients, obtains and analyses data, designs a PV system, installs, commissions and tests a PV system
Solar PV Farm Techncian
•229 Credits
•Approx 2 years education cycle
•Service and maintenance technician at a Solar PV Farm
Solar PV Stand-Alone Service Technician
•245 Credits
•Approx 2 years education cycle
•Service and maintenance technician at a stand-alone installation, which would include domestic roof-top installations
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Quality FrameworkTraining and Assessment
Solar PV Assessment
Assessment to prove a) mounting and b) installing competency
Practical and theoretical elements
Recognition of prior learning (RPL Toolkit)
PV Installer Course
1 week short course with focus on design and compliance
Special additional focus on the DC-side of PV systems
Includes minimum requirements to install a PV system
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PV Installer CourseCurriculum
Knowledge Modules Workplace fundamentals Renewable energy Components of PV systems Designing grid-connected and stand-alone PV systems Electricity and electronics Wire ways, wiring and earthing Protection systems and lightning protection Electrical supply systems and transformers Tools, equipment and materials Installing grid-connected and stand-alone PV systems
Practical Skill Modules Mitigate and respond to hazards associated with PV system installation and maintenance Work at heights Use tools, measuring instruments and equipment Design, construct and test electrical and electronic circuits Plan and prepare for the installation of a PV system Install the mechanical components of a PV system Install the electrical components of a PV system and inter-connect the system
Work Experience Modules Structured planning and communication processes in the workplace Processes to plan and prepare for installation and commissioning of PV systems Processes to install mechanical components of PV systems Processes to install electrical components of PV systems and to commission the systems
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Quality FrameworkStandards and Guidelines
Standard FocusIEC-EN 61727 Photovoltaic (PV) systems. Characteristics of the utility interface
SANS 10142 – 1: 2009“The Wiring Code’ (The wiring of premises Part 1: Low voltage installations): Installations smaller than 1,000,V a.c. or 1,500V d.c
NRS 057-4 Electricity metering Part 4: Code of practiceThe South African Distribution Network Code Ver 5.1: Installations 100kW -1MW* (<1,000 MW)
NRS 048-2 Electricity supply - Quality of supply Part 2: Voltage characteristics, compatibility levels, limits and assessment methods
NRS 048-4 Electricity supply – Quality of supply Part 4: Application guidelines for utilities
SANS 1019 Standard voltages, currents and insulation levels for electricity supplyNRS 057-4 Electricity Metering Part 4 : Code of PracticeNRS 097 Grid interconnection of embedded generation
NRS 097-2-1 Small-scale embedded generationNRS 097 – 3 Simplified utility connection criteria for low-voltage connected generators
IEC 60068-2-1 Environmental Testing – Part 1 ColdIEC 60068-2-2 Environmental Testing – Part 2 Dry Heat
IEC 60068-2-30 Environmental Testing – Part 30 Damp heat, cyclic (12h + 12h cycle)
IEC 60255-30 Electrical relays Part 3: Single input energizing quantity measuring relays with dependent and independent time
IEC 60255-6 Electrical relays Part 6: Measuring relays and protection equipment
IEC 60255-21 Electrical relays Part 21 : Vibration, shock, bump and seismic tests on measuring relays and protection equipment
IEC 60255-22 Electrical relays Part 22: Electrical disturbance tests for measuring relays and protection equipment (all sections)SANS IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
SANS IEC 61000-4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) : Test and measurement techniques (all sections)
South African Distribution Code Specific requirements for the connections of Embedded Generators
South African Grid Code This code contains connection conditions for generators, distributors and end- use customers.
SANS 10160-3 Basis of structural design and actions for buildings and industrial structures.OHS Act Occupational Health & Safety Act (as amended)NBRSA National Building Regulation & Standards Act
ERA Electricity Regulation Act
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Quality FrameworkInstallation Guidelines
www.pvgreencard.co.za
Interim measure until SANS 10142-3 is available
Will be updated as and when required
Guidelines can be found on the PV GreenCard Website
We welcome any feedback from Munics
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PV GreenCardBusiness Process
Customer Installers
PV Assessment
Pass Fail
Training
Choose an Installer
Requirements for Registration
DoL Registration Pass PV Assessment Registration Fee
Checklist for Customer
Fill in required fields Compliance Checklist GreenCard Fees
Benefits of a PV
GreenCard and the
Installer Database
Activate the PV GreenCard RedCard the Installation
Redeploy InstallerAdress Customer Complaints
SAPVIA Endorsed PV Installer Database
Checklist for Installations
Issue PV GreenCard
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PV GreenCardInstaller Web Application
A complete embedded solar PV management tool
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PV GreenCardStatus Update
• Media campaign continuous• 210 guests attended the launch• 15 training institutions• 2 assessment centres• 23 Installer Companies registered• Gauteng Inform the trainer session
planners 24th -26th July
• 3 Assessments – (3 x CPT and 1 x JHB)
• 50 Installers assessed – (36 x CPT and 14 x JHB)
• 39 passed– (27 x CPT and 12 x JHB)
• merSETA/QCTO submission for RPL Toolkit
• Assessment Review– Document for rollout
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Pilot AssessmentsSARETEC and Maxx Solar