Project Description

2018 Wau Civic Engagement Center 10 kVA Roof Installation

Installation of 10 kVA solar power system at Wau Civic Engagement Center founded by VISTA, a US aid program

Scope of work

This photovoltaic system (PV) comprises a 10 kWp PV panel array with panel racking on the roof, a 2 V latest technology and maintenance free battery technology in a 48V system with a 10 kVA inverter charger and MPPT Charge regulator. The CCGX offered by Victron is a powerful tool for the remote monitoring for monitoring which was selected for this installation. The PV system is connected to a generator as a backup. The generator is switched on automatically when the battery storage is below a certain capacity and switched off after the battery is re-charged or as soon as solar power is available again

Items in use

  • Amerisolar 10 kWp PV module array mounted on the roof
  • Victron Energy Inverter / Charger Quattro 48/10000/140
  • Ritar Power 24 x OPzV 2V/1000Ah, a maintenance free and long-lasting solar battery system
  • 2 x SmartSolar MPPT 250/100-Tr, @ 48V 100A,
  • Monitoring system with cabling including Battery Monitor BMV 700, Corol Contol GX device
  • Surge arrestor/surge protection device for DC and AC circuits