Photovoltaic bracket specifications procurement contract

Can a contractor recommend a PV system size?

After the contract award, the Contractor can recommend PV system sizes at their discretion, as long as the total aggregated PV system size is within plus/minus 10% of the original estimate. Certain buildings can be added or subtracted, subject to Governmental approval.

Do I need to meter a photovoltaic system?

It is assumed that aluminum framed photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on a “post” and rail mounting system, the most common in the industry today, will be installed by the homeowner. While metering the system is encouraged, the specification does not address system wiring elements for associated system sensors or monitoring equipment.

Are solar photovoltaic systems a good investment?

For sites with time-of-use (TOU) and/or demand rates, solar PV systems are to be designed to offset the greatest amount of electricity in higher cost-rate periods and achieve the greatest annual dollar savings. Feasibility evaluations to determine the potential size of solar photovoltaic systems have not been completed.

When can a contractor inspect a PV system?

The Government Contracting Officer or the delegated Contracting Officer’s Representative may inspect the PV systems at any time during construction or after the PV systems have been put into operation. The Contractor may be ordered to stop work, or shut the systems down, if unsafe conditions or code violations are noted.

What equipment is included in a solar module contract?

Solar module pallet IDs. Actual serial numbers for partial pallets only. DAS monitoring equipment which includes meters, weather station, CTs, cell modem, data logger, Ethernet switch, power supplies, if listed in BOM. Pursuant to Section 13, the Contract Sum; which includes any and all applicable state, local, or other taxes; is below.

How do you test a photovoltaic non-concentrator system performance?

1.1.1 Procedure To demonstrate that the Guaranteed Capacity has been satisfied, a capacity test shall be performed in accordance with ASTM E2848-13, Standard Test Method for Reporting Photovoltaic Non-Concentrator System Performance (“Capacity Test”).