SAPVIA Networking Event

Johannesburg

Niveshen Govender

Programme Manager, SAPVIA

27 July 2017

A SAPVIA Initiative

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PV GreenCard

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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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Solar PV InstallerAssessment

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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 GreenCardThe Website

www.pvgreencard.co.za

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PV GreenCardInstaller Company Database

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PV GreenCardInstaller Web Application

A complete embedded solar PV management tool

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PV GreenCardInstaller Mobile Application

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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

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Training Institutions & Assessment Centers

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Thank you