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3 Solar Rooftop Certification Scheme Solar Energy UK, 4 th 6 th Sept 2016 Steve Pester BRE National Solar Centre Part of the BRE Trust

National Solar Centre Objective - To deliver: Independent knowledge, based on science and engineering research Provide scientifically robust advice to allow

4 National Solar Centre Objective - To deliver: Independent knowledge, based on science and engineering research Provide scientifically robust advice to allow informed choices Help to integrate solar PV and construction industries Support non-experts with solar projects of all types and scales Inform the UK solar industry

5 National Solar Centre NSC Activities: - Certification - Research - Expert witness - Quality processes - Training Publications Catalyst Housing, Chelsea, London

6 Solar PV Certification Scheme What is it? Independent certification of solar PV installations Applies to: Building-mounted PV 50kW and above Grid-connected (LV distribution network) New or existing PV systems Image: Plymouth Energy Community

Solar PV Certification Scheme Pilot project: Plymouth Life Centre 225kW Developed by PEC renewables, the community benefit society Image: Clean Earth Energy Demonstrates

7 Solar PV Certification Scheme Pilot project: Plymouth Life Centre 225kW Developed by PEC renewables, the community benefit society Image: Clean Earth Energy Demonstrates quality, performance, reliability and safety Gives confidence to investors and system owners Based on IET Code of Practice for grid connected PV Installations (with some enhancements)

8 Solar PV Certification Scheme Certification Process Application to join the scheme Design assessment Installation assessment Certificate awarded & online listing Ongoing maintenance of certification

9 Solar PV Certification Scheme Certification stage 1: Design Review Assess designs against the scheme requirements (based on CoP+) Includes: component specification, electrical and mechanical calculations, drawings, plans, documentation, energy yield sense check.

10 Solar PV Certification Scheme Certification stage 2: Installation Quality Assessment Onsite inspection to assess compliance with: System design Regulations Best practice

11 Solar PV Certification Scheme Certification stage 3: On-going surveillance After each year of operation: 1. Performance check 2. Maintenance records After each 3 years of operation (assuming no issues): 3. Site inspection

12 Extra Requirements (over and above CoP) Examples Quality process for DC connections & electrical enclosures Lightning strike Risk Assessments Clear structural assessment requirements Thermal imaging As-built shading MCS012 for pitched roofs O&M procedures

13 Solar Certification Scheme Scheme Document (SD 234) Defines: Scope/eligibility Technical requirements Initial certification process Maintenance of certification Image: Morrison's Distribution Centre Image: Lyreco

Solar PV Certification Scheme Benefits end users and investors Provides confidence in the system design and installation quality Supports technical due diligence & supports improved reliability

14 Solar PV Certification Scheme Benefits end users and investors Provides confidence in the system design and installation quality Supports technical due diligence & supports improved reliability On-going process includes O&M & performance checks Can add investment value BRE / IET brands recognised by end clients Independently verified by BRE Global Certificate and listing on Green Book Live website Image: IET Solar PV CoP

15 Solar PV Certification Scheme Benefits installer Demonstrates installation quality supports tender bids Differentiates from the competition - Installation listing on Green Book Live website Avoids a race to the bottom Image: National Union of Farmers

16 Other BRE Certification Schemes

17 Solar PV Certification Scheme Next steps for the scheme Solar Car parking Battery systems in buildings

with MW scale rooftop projects Nick Spicer, COO: it s about establishing a benchmark for quality to

18 Initial Customers Aniron Renewables developer / PPA provider Sesh Diu, Founder: Demonstrates that we are building systems to investment grade standards Your Power commercial contractor / EPC Several clients with MW scale rooftop projects Nick Spicer, COO: it s about establishing a benchmark for quality to ensure recognised best practice in line with international standards, in turn to support realisation of investments

19 Further Info NSC is defining best practice Stand P36 come & talk! Steve Pester BRE-NSC (Watford Office) Mob: Office:

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Returnable Schedules Engineering, and Construction of a fixed tilt Solar Photovoltaic Power Facility (Phase I) at the CSIR Campus in Pretoria on building 3, 10, 22, 23 and 33 Date of issue 17 th October