Title Page
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Site Conducted
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System Size DC (kWp)
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System Size AC (kW)
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Document Number
Solar Site Inspection
General Site Conditions
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Weather conditions on day of inspection.
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Overall cleanliness of modules.
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Time of Inspection.
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Ambient temperature.
Overall site inspection
Fencing and access control
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Are all fences and gates intact and without any visible damage where applicable?
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Are all locks functional and not corroded?
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Are all walkways and paths clear of debris and vegetation where applicable?
Working at heights equipment
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Is the system ground mounted or roof mounted?
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Are all anchoring points securely fastened and free from damage?
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Are all CAT ladders structurally sound and free from damage or corrosion?
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Are all CAT ladder access hatches suitably locked and are the locks in good condition?
Water supply
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Are all water supply points accessible and operating correctly?
Lightning protection system
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Where applicable, does the LPS appear to be intact and functional? Check specifically for corrosion at joints, damage to conductors, etc.
Vegetation control
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Is all vegetation well maintained underneath and around the solar modules?
Mounting Structure
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Inspect a random subset of bolts and confirm torque values where applicable.
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Inspect if any parts of the mounting structure are loose.
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Inspect a random subset of modules to ensure that they are securely fastened to the structure.
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Inspect structural parts for signs of corrosion.
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Where applicable, confirm that foundations are still within specification.
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Where any boundary layers have been penetrated, confirm that waterproofing is still intact.
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Confirm that there is no damage to the roof that may affect the structural integrity of the mounting structure.
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This section is for anything you may want to take note of during your inspection.
PV Modules
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Earthing/bonding connections are still sound and intact.
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Modules have not become misaligned.
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All modules are in sound and good working condition (no black spots, no deformed/broken cells or frames, etc.)
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Modules are dust and dirt free.
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Modules and module frames have no damage.
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Thermal inspection of random subset of modules.
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Test a random subset of modules for bonding continuity with a low-ohm continuity tester to see if it adheres to less than 0.2 ohm.
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This section is for anything you may want to take note of during your inspection.
Electrical Cables
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Confirm there is no cable damage of cables beneath modules
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Confirm no cable damage of cables in trays or trunking
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Confirm all trays and trunking are still secure on roof
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No water or unwanted materials in trays or trunking
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Cables are not at risk of damage on bends
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Cable tray covers are still intact
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Warning labels are still intact
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No rust on trays or trunking
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This section is for anything you may want to take note of during your inspection.
General Cable Routing Inspection
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Confirm no cable damage in trunking or trays
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Confirm trunking and trays are still secure
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Cables are not at risk of damage on bends
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Cable tray covers are still intact
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Warning labels are still intact
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Test trays or trunking for bonding continuity with a low-ohm continuity tester to see if it adheres to less than 0.2 ohm.
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This section is for anything you may want to take note of during your inspection.
DC Combiners (Where applicable)
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Check for loose connections and secure where necessary
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Check for hotspots, scorch marks, damage, deformities, etc.
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Confirm no physical damage inside and outside box
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DC box is watertight and dust free
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Box is still secured to wall mount
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Fuses are in tact
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Warning labels are still intact
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Surge protection is in working condition
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Glands are properly sealed
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Earthing is in tact
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This section is for anything you may want to take note of during your inspection.
Weather station and monitoring system
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No rust on devices
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Cables are secure and watertight
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Connections on communication devices are secure
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If pyranometer/irradiation sensor are onsite. Have they been cleaned?
