Solar power generation installation construction drawing

Should a general contractor install a solar PV system?

A general contractor may face a choice between using an electrical subcontractor or a solar subcontractor to install the PV system. A good solar contractor will have the expertise in solar PV systems plus qualified electricians on staff.

What are the design and construction requirements for a PV system?

The design and construction of the PV system must adhere to the specification provided with this RFP as Attachment A and to the specifications included with the Living Lab design documents.

What is included in a solar PV installation attachment?

The Attachment details existing infrastructure, and the scope of work to be performed by the Contractor. Note: underground conduits between the electrical room and the solar PV system locations have been installed. The contractor shall extend these conduits up to the solar PV system.

How do you ground a solar inverter?

System Grounding – System grounding requires taking one conductor from a two-wire system and connecting it to ground. In a DC system, this means bonding the negative conductor to ground at one single point in the system. This must be accomplished inside the inverter, not at the PV array.

Can a building be solar ready?

Constructing a “Solar Ready” Building – Even if the PV system is not installed during construction of the building, the builder can install those runs of conduit that would be difficult to do later as a retrofit, thus making the building “solar ready.”

What are the requirements for electrical construction drawings?

The electrical construction drawings shall show and include all conduit below and above finished grade/finish. All plans and specifications must meet the approval of DSA, the Institute, the Institute’s representative, Local Fire Authority and/or any other agency deemed as having jurisdiction over Project.