Attachment__1_-_Specification_-_Panel_Salient_Characteristics.pdf

SOLAR PANEL - SUB PANEL REPLACEMENT

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS & COMPONENT

ASSESSMENT

CA-SNLNWRC-SNOBIRD Solar Panel Replacement

1. Purpose

This document identifies the minimum technical information and salient characteristics needed to define the Solar Panel Replacement requirement. The COR should complete or confirm all applicable requirements so prospective contractors’ materials meet or exceed the evaluation of the existing damaged system and propose a complete, compatible, durable, and fully operational replacement.

2. Existing Damaged Components / Field Conditions (Meet or Exceed) Component Existing Rating /

Size

Observed

Condition

Required Action Customer / Site

Data Needed

Solar electrical equipment / panel

400 amp 600 volt sub panel NEMA

3R

Square D/ Siemens sub panel

480/277v 3 phase 4 wire

400 A MAX

Size- 20”W x

5.75”D x 62”H

Catalog number:

P1E30MC400AT

Burnt / fire or heat damaged

Inspect and replace damaged equipment as required

Manufacturer, model, voltage, phases, photos, nameplate data

Breakers

2) 100A 3P breaker

1) 20A 3P breaker

1) 80A 3P breaker

Burnt, damaged, or heat exposed

Replace affected breakers and verify coordination/rating

Amp ratings, interrupting rating, quantity, panel compatibility

Wiring / Conductors

500 mcm coper wire

#2 thhn coper wire

Roughly 570’ of 500 mcm

Roughly 190’ of #2 thhn

500 mcm rating: 60 degree (140f) 320

A, 75degree (167f)

Burnt, melted, or heat damaged

Remove and replace all compromised conductors

Wire size, material, insulation type, length, conduit/raceway condition

380A, 90 degree

(194f)

Rated for up 600V

#2 thhn will be used for ground. 115 amps at the 75 degree c ratings

Solar Panels /

Modules To be confirmed

As for the solar panels/modules, inverters/controllers those all seem to be ok and didn’t have any damage to them.

Replace damaged modules or provide compatible replacement system

Quantity, watts/module, total kW, dimensions, mounting configuration

Inverter / Controller To be confirmed

As for the solar panels/modules, inverters/controllers those all seem to be ok and didn’t have any damage to them.

Replace if damaged or incompatible

Manufacturer/model, input/output voltage, capacity, monitoring requirements

NOTE: The term “400 Amp Solar Panel” should be verified during the site assessment. The 400

Amp rating may refer to a distribution panel, service panel, disconnect, combiner, or other electrical equipment associated with the photovoltaic system.

3. Minimum Salient Characteristics (Solar PV Module System) System Component Minimum

Requirement /

Characteristic

Customer Input Contractor Submittal

Solar PV Modules Quantity; minimum wattage; total system capacity; module technology; efficiency;

dimensions;

environmental rating;

warranty.

TBD Product data sheets

400 Amp Electrical

Equipment

400 A minimum rating where applicable; voltage;

phase; enclosure rating;

bus rating; short-circuit/interrupting rating;

code-compliant construction.

400 amp 600 volt sub panel NEMA 3R

Square D/ Siemens sub panel

480/277v 3 phase 4 wire

400 A MAX

Size- 20”W x 5.75”D x 62”H

Catalog number:

P1E30MC400AT

Manufacturer and model data

Circuit Breakers Correct ampere, voltage, pole, and interrupting ratings; compatible with associated equipment; new and listed for intended use.

2) 100A 3P breaker

1) 20A 3P breaker

1) 80A 3P breaker

Breaker schedule/product data

Wiring and Conductors Proper conductor size and ampacity;

copper/aluminum as specified; insulation and temperature rating; PV-rated wiring where applicable; replace heat-damaged conductors.

500 mcm coper wire

#2 thhn coper wire

Roughly 570’ of 500 mcm

Roughly 190’ of #2 thhn

500 mcm rating: 60 degree (140f) 320 A, 75degree (167f) 380A, 90 degree (194f)

Rated for up 600V

#2 thhn will be used for ground. 115 amps at the

75 degree c ratings

Wire/conductor schedule

Inverter / Charge

Controller

Compatible with PV array and existing electrical system; required input/output voltage;

capacity; efficiency;

monitoring and protective functions.

Provide existing equipment data

Product data and calculations

Mounting / Racking Corrosion-resistant;

compatible with structure and modules; designed for site wind, snow, and environmental loads.

OMCO direct-bolt mounting system, galvanized steel

Manufacturer details

Disconnects / Combiner

/ Protection

Provide required disconnects, combiner equipment, overcurrent protection, grounding, bonding, and surge protection.

Confirm existing configuration

Single-line diagram and product data

System Completion All labor, materials, equipment, accessories, testing, startup, commissioning, and incidental work for a complete operational system.

Confirm operational requirements

Testing/commissioning records

Raceway

3” pvc counduit going to reuse some of the existing conduit and may require some new conduit to be added not sure on the exact footage that will need to be replace at this time.

Will need to replace the

3” female pvc adapter and chase nipple going into new panel.

4. Damage Assessment and Replacement Requirements

• Contractor shall inspect the burnt or heat-damaged 400 Amp electrical equipment, breakers, wiring, connectors, conduit/raceways, and adjacent components.

• All components determined to be damaged, compromised, unsafe, or unsuitable for continued service shall be identified, reported, and replaced with approval of COR and CO as authorized by the contract terms and conditions.

• Replacement equipment shall be new, compatible with the solar photovoltaic system and existing facility electrical system, and properly rated for the intended application.

• The contractor shall not reuse wiring, breakers, terminals, or electrical components that show evidence of burning, melting, excessive heat exposure, arcing, insulation deterioration, or other unsafe conditions.

• Final installation shall include required labeling, grounding, bonding, testing, startup, commissioning, and verification of proper system operation.

5. Customer Information Required Before Solicitation

• Clear photographs of all burnt or damaged equipment, including wide-angle and close-up views.

• Photographs of equipment nameplates and manufacturer/model information.

• Confirmation of what equipment is rated at 400 Amps.

• Existing electrical one-line diagram, panel schedule, or solar system drawings, if available.

• Solar module quantity, wattage, dimensions, and total existing system capacity.

• Breaker quantities and ratings.

• Existing conductor sizes, types, and approximate damaged lengths, if known.

• Inverter, controller, battery, disconnect, combiner, and monitoring equipment information.

• Site-specific access, shutdown, operational, environmental, and scheduling constraints.

6. SOW Salient Characteristics

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and incidental items necessary to replace the damaged solar photovoltaic system components, including the burnt or heat-damaged 400 Amp electrical equipment, affected breakers, wiring/conductors, and related accessories identified in the contract documents. Replacement equipment shall meet or exceed the minimum salient characteristics specified by the Government and shall be new, code-compliant, mutually compatible, and suitable for the existing facility electrical system and site conditions. The Contractor shall provide a complete and fully operational installation, including testing, startup, commissioning, labeling, and required product and warranty documentation.

7. Site Visit Verification Chart

Item to Verify Existing

Data

Observed

Damage

Replacement

Requirement

Notes / Photo No.

400 Amp equipment

Main/branch breakers

Solar PV wiring

AC conductors

Conduit /raceways

Solar modules

Inverter/controller

Disconnects/combiner

Grounding/bonding

Mounting/racking

Important: Final technical specifications and electrical ratings should be validated by qualified technical personnel based on the existing system, field conditions, applicable codes, and the actual cause and extent of the damage.