PROJECT LCP Solar
Design areas included:
• Irradiance calculations
• Module layout design
• Inverter room layout design
• Design of inverter and charge controller mounting framework
• AC and DC electrical design and calculations
• AC main cable design
The Certificate of Compliance( CoC) and its test report required substantial effort, especially after the withdrawal of SANS 10142-1-2, which was initially introduced to expand on the SANS 10142-1 standard for low-voltage electrical systems and included a test report for PV systems. However, due to issues with the standard, it was withdrawn shortly after its release. This left the industry without an official PV test report, and many companies resorted to creating their own.
Before this project, LCP Solar developed a comprehensive PV test report from scratch, investing over 100 hours refining and expanding it. This report is now used on our projects and will serve as a reference for future inspections. As a result, we are recognised as an authority on this subject.
For safety and quality reasons, the property’ s main kiosk supply breakers and secondary distribution board, initially out of scope, were rewired, and new switchgear was installed.
Equipment installed
• Longi 575Wp Modules – 124kWp
• Victron Quattro 90kVA DC-coupled inverters
• Fronius 40kW AC-coupled inverters
• Victron RS450 / 200 charge controllers
• Victron Ekrano GX device
• Ziehl voltage and frequency relay for anti-islanding applications
• SolarMD LiFePO4 rack-mounted storage battery – 172.80kWh
• Solar MD Logger V2
• ABB Energy Meter
• Telergon DC Isolator Switch – 2400A
• RUUVI temperature and humidity sensors
• Sonoff independent temperature monitoring system
• Sinclair 48,000BTU ceiling-mounted air conditioner
Our company mission:
• We will offer the most compelling value in the renewable energy industry
• Our offerings will be driven by solid professional assessments and advice.
• By using the best tools and equipment, our customers will rest assured that we care about their investment.
• Aim to exceed industry standards thereby ensuring that reliability and safety of systems are paramount.
• To develop our employees to be proud of their work and focus on service and quality.
Our core values:
• LCP Solar is to be known as an authority on PV systems
• Being an authority means that we will consistently develop our knowledge and competency.
• The outcome of our knowledge and competency is that we will be efficient and dependable
• With efficiency and dependability comes growth and success
• Successful people have a high level of accountability, responsibility and self respect
• Finally, the continuing theme in our group means that we will not promote, allow or tolerate unprofessional, dishonest or unethical behaviour from either our management, staff, clients, suppliers or subcontractors.
Project outcome
The project was a resounding success, completed on time and within budget. The system is achieving exceptional efficiencies, and the client’ s goals for sustainability and energy security have been met. ■
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