O&M Solar Site Survey

• Reason for O&M Site Inspection

• Client Name

• System type

  Select ground mount roof mount

  • ground mount
  • roof mount

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Health and Safety

• Are you carrying a valid copy of the site/task specific RAMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Information

• Do you have original design layouts, electrical schematic, ballast drawings for installation?

  yes

  no

• Is there a copy of the O & M manual onsite?

  yes

  no

• Date of original installation

• Name of original installation company?

• Total size of installation in KWP

• Name of person representing the site/client during visit?

• Job title of person representing the site/client during visit?

• Contact details for site representative?

Technical Information

Main Point of Connection

• Main POC location?

• Main POC make and model?

• Main POC Type and Rating?

• Is the POC Suitable to be isolated?

  yes

  no

• Can POC be suitable locked off?

  yes

  no

• Is the POC within owner MCC panel?

  yes

  no

• Have all connections been checked?

  yes

  no

• Has thermal imaging tests been completed on main POC?

  yes

  no

• Photo of POC

  Media
Metering Information

• Meter location?

• Meter make and model?

• Meter serial number?

• Modem serial number?

• SIM card number?

• Current meter read?

• Is the meter functioning correctly?

  yes

  no

• Have all connections been checked

  yes

  no

• Has thermal imaging testing been completed on all connections?

  yes

  no

• Photo of meter showing reading

  Media
G59 Unit deatils

• Location of G59 unit?

• Is G59 unit operating correctly?

  yes

  no

• Have all connections been checked?

  yes

  no

• Has thermal imaging testing been completed on all connections?

  yes

  no

• Photo of G59 unit

  Media
AC Isolator Information

• AC Isolator location?

• Is AC Isolator in a serviceable condition

  yes

  no

• Have all connections been checked?

  yes

  no

• Has thermal imaging testing been completed on connection?

  yes

  no

• Is AC Isolator mounted externally?

  no

  yes

• Is AC isolator IP rating still intact?

  yes

  no

• Is AC Isolator Labelled Correctly?

  yes

  no

• Photo of AC Isolator

  Media
Distribution Board

• Location of Distribution board?

• Distribution Board Manufacturer?

• Protective Device Manufacturer?

• Protective Device Type and Rating?

• Have all connections been checked?

  yes

  no

• Have thermal image checks been completed on all connections?

  yes

  no

• Is IP rating of Distribution Board intact?

  yes

  no

• What number inverters does this distribution board feed?

• As Built Schematic checked against AC installation?

  yes

  no

• Photo of Distribution Board

  Media

General Electrical Installation

• Electrical Installation Installed as per Original Schematics?

  yes

  no

• Equipment compliant with electrical standard, correctly selected and not damaged?

  yes

  no

• Equipment and Accessories correctly connected?

  yes

  no

• Particular protective measures for special locations?

  yes

  no

• System installed to prevent mutual detrimental influence?

  yes

  no

• Conductors correctly connected and identified?

  yes

  no

• Conductors correctly selected for current carrying capacity and voltage drop?

  yes

  no

• Conductors routed in safe zone or protected against mechanical damage?

  yes

  no

• Presence of fire barriers, seals and protection against thermal effects?

  yes

  no

• Equipment and protective measures appropriate for external influences?

  yes

  no

Inverter information

Inverter details

• Is inverter externally mounted? If yes please list access requirements needed and provide photo

  no

  yes

• Inverter location?

• Inverter manufacturer make/model?

• Inverter serial number?

• Inverter AC isolator IP rating intact?

  yes

  no

• Inverter AC isolator serviceable?

  yes

  no

• Have all connections been checked?

  yes

  no

• Has thermal imaging testing been completed on all connections?

  yes

  no

• Has Inverter Been Installed Following Manufacturers Guidelines?

  yes

  no

• Is inverter functioning correctly?

  yes

  no

• Have all connections been checked?

  yes

  no

• Photo of inverter AC isolator

  Media

• Photo of Inverter

  Media
Electrical Test

• String 1 recorded VOC (volts)

• String 1 recorded ISC (amps)

• Insulation Resistance Reading (ohms)

• Polarity of string cable confirmed?

  yes

  no

• Earth continuity checked?

  yes

  no

• Irradiance reading

• Location of secondary DC Isolator?

• Is DC Isolator in serviceable condition?

  yes

  no

• Have all connections been checked?

  yes

  no

• Has thermal image checked been on all connections?

  yes

  no

• Is IP rating of isolator still intact?

  yes

  no

• Is DC Isolator Labelled Correctly?

  yes

  no

• Photo of DC Isolator

  Media

Array Information

Array Details

• Array Location?

• Inclination of Array?

• Orientation of Array from south?

• Module manufacturer?

• Module Type?

• Number of modules on this Array?

• Has Array Been Installed as per Original Layout Design?

  yes

  no

• Array earth bonding installed and continuity checked?

  yes

  no

  n/a

• Array connected to exciting LPS?

  yes

  no

  n/a

• Are there any signs of module disengagement?

  no

  yes

• Are there signs of any loose mid or end clamps?

  no

  yes

• If the fixing method penetrate the roof fabric, Is this penetration still weather proof?

  yes

  no

  n/a

• Photo of Array

  Media

DC Electrical System

• Physical separation of AC and DC cables?

  yes

  no

• DC cables mechanically protected or suitably affixed to a mounting system?

  yes

  no

• Are all DC connectors suitably affixed to mounting structure or support frame?

  yes

  no

• DC cables - protective and reinforced insulation?

  yes

  no

• All DC components rated for operation at max DC voltage? (VOC stuck x 1.25)

  yes

  no

• PV Strings fused?

  yes

  no

• Are there and combiner boxes fitted to any part of the DC circuits?

  no

  yes

General Mechanical Installation

• Ventilation provided behind array to prevent overheating/risk of fire?

  yes

  no

• Array frame and material corrosion proof?

  yes

  no

• Array frame correctly fixed and stable, roof fixings weatherproof, ballast systems correctly located?

  yes

  no

• Cable entry weatherproof?

  yes

  no

• Live parts insulated, protected by barrier/enclosure placed out of reach or class 2

  yes

  no

• Array protected with lightening protection system?

  no

  yes

• Array frame bonding present?

  yes

  no

• Surge protection devices present?

  no

  yes

Labelling and Identification

• General labelling of circuits, protective devices, switches and terminals?

  yes

  no

• DC Isolator's / junction boxes suitably labelled?

  yes

  no

• Emergency shutdown procedure displayed on site?

  yes

  no

• Protection settings and installer details displayed onsite?

  yes

  no

• PV system schematics displayed on site?

  yes

  no

Hardware access information

• Please list below access requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Module replacement

• Access requirements, height, width, list site access restrictions?

• Photo of access requirements

  Media
Inverter replacement

• Access requirements, height, width, list site access restrictions?

• Photo of access requirements

  Media
Panel Cleaning Access

• Access requirements, height, width, list site access restrications

• Photo of access requirements

  Media

• Is the HV segregated from the LV part of the installation?

  yes

  no

• Can the LV be safety isolated from the HV part of the system?

  yes

  no

Potential upgrades maintenance needed

• Do any inverters need replacement due to being faulty or damaged?

  no

  yes

• Do any meters need replacements due to being faulty or damaged?

  no

  yes

• Do any G59 units need replacement due to being faulty or damaged?

  no

  yes

• Do any modules need replacement due to being faulty or damaged?

  no

  yes

• Do any combiner boxes need replacement due to being faulty or damaged?

  no

  yes

• Is the system performance severely limited due to cleanliness of modules

  no

  yes

• Is any landscaping required on site? (Ground mounts only)

  no

  yes

Summary

• Full description of works completed during site visit?

• Photo of completed works

  Media

• Please list any defect items that require further investigation/remedial work

• Photo of defect items that require further investigation/remedial work

  Media

• Any additional comments for future visits (access codes/keys etc)

• Are there any health and safety issues relating to this site?

  no

  yes

• System operating correctly?

  yes

  no

• Site / Task Status

  closed

  open

  Revisit Required

• Completed by

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