Ascot Italy Hybrid Solar+diesel

POWER PLANT & GENERATOR SETS MEDIUM & LOW VOLTAGE
e-mail inf o @ as co t - i t al ia .it -web: www.ascot-italia.it
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR

HYBRID POWER SYSTEM
Model : HPS720/1800 W
• PV Solar Power System with Battery Pack

• D.C. Generator set 10 KW
• Interface Control Panel for Solar Power System and
D.C. Generator set.
Address: ASCOT srl 3a Strada Zona Industriale - 93012 Gela (CL) Italy
TEL. +39 0933 913003 Fax +39 0933 917682
ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company
Hybrid Power System Model HPS720/1800W
Typical Configuration for Hybrid Power System

Item Description Unit Qty
1 Supply 10 KW D.C. gensets with control panel. Each 1
2 Supply 24V, 150 Wp Solar Panels Each 12
3 Supply 2V, 500 Ahr VLRA Battery Blocks Each 48
4 Supply Solar Support Structures Lot 1
5 Supply 75A Solar Charge Controller 75A discharge 48V charge Each 1
6 Supply Generator/Solar Interface - Control Panel Each 1
7 Supply Maintenance Manuals including the Parts Catalogue for each of the Lot 1
units (Solar System, D.C. generator, Interface/Control/Monitoring Unit) -
included with each system
8 Supply Consumable Spares for item 1 Lot 1
9 Local training if request ( advisable) Lot 1
1. 0 INTRODUCTION
These specifications cover the supply of Photo Voltaic Solar Systems that will be operating in
conjunction with a D.C. generating set and the associated control panel to provide necessary
D.C. power supplies to telecommunications equipment at various sites country wide.
The power supply will consist of:
a) The PV Solar Power System with the operating voltage of 48VDC positive ground.
b) A 10 KW D.C. generator with an operating voltage of 48V positive ground.
c) A control panel to interface the Solar Power System, the D.C. generating set and the
rectifiers (which shall be assumed as existing).
2. 0 EXISTING EQUIPMENT IN BTS CABINET

Excluded from our scope of supply,
3.0 PV SOLAR GENERATOR

3.1 System components
The solar generator system will consist of the following:
PV Solar Modules.
Deep Cycling Maintenance free Battery.
Charge regulator with programmable low voltage battery disconnect capability, and
Voltage/Current Monitoring.
Support Structure for PV array.
Lightning Surge Protection.
Installation materials and accessories.
07-178 Tech Spec Hybrid 06/07/07 Pag.2

3.2 PV System Specification

3.2.1. General
a) The PV solar system is designed to offer optimum compromise between monthly
operational time of the diesel D.C. generator and the allowable Depth of Discharge
(DOD) of the battery.
b) The solar power system is designed to be maintenance free.
c) The offered system components are field proven and we the bidder state that similar
equipment has been deployed in .
d) The following environmental conditions have been assumed:
(i) Altitude above sea level 1,000 m.
(ii) Ambient Temperature: 00C - 450C
(iii) Relative Humidity 95%
(iv) Salinity upto 2%
e) Expected system life span is greater than 20 years (except for maintenance free
battery, whose service life and warranty at stated ambient temperature is
approximately 15 years).
f) Design Total (Hybrid System) Load 360 Amp Hours per day.
g) System Voltage 48V Positive Ground
h) Diesel D.C. generator capacity 10 KW continuous.
i) Estimated Generator Run Hours per month < 120
j) The areas where the solar systems are to be installed are prone to lightning strikes. The
systems to be supplied have adequate protection against lightning strikes.
3.2.2. Solar Array.

a. The PV Array will be constructed on the basis of 24 V, 150W modules.
b. The offered PV solar array capacity will be 1800Wp.
c. Service life of PV Modules will be 20 years or better..
d. Output Array voltage is 48V positive ground
e. Offered PV Solar Module is defined by the following:
i. Typical Power :TBD
ii. Minimum Power :TBD
iii. Voltage at peak power :34V
iv. Current at peak power :4.4A
v. Open Circuit Voltage :43V
vi. Short Circuit Current :4.8A
vii. Cell Type :Crystal
viii. No. Of Cells in series: :72
ix. Dimensions :1618 x 814 x 35mm

f. Each offered PV module has a factory installed Bypass diode to protect the module
against reverse current.
g Each module will have an indelible serial number inscribed on the module.
h. Additional fringes of solar panels will be welded together as a means of securing them
at the time of installation.
i. Each solar panel will be engraved with Uganda Telecom logo.
j. The module will conform to IEC 61215 and its manufacture is ISO 9001 certified.
3.2.3 Solar Array Support Structure

a. The support structure, mountings and fixing bolts/nuts are weather proof and corrosion
resistant.
b. The structure will be lightweight but strong enough to withstand Wind speeds of 120
km/hr.
c. The supports will allow free air access to module rear
d. It will allow tilt angle range adjustable by given steps
e. Provision for cleaning solar panels will be afforded by the installation method.
f. The height of the lowest side of the solar support will be 2.5 m above the ground.
g. The stands of the structure will be bounded and connected to the Station Earth.
3.2.4. Battery.
a. European made Deep Cycling Maintenance-free gas recombination sealed valve-
regulated batteries are offered. Total Battery capacity is be 1000 Ah C10 rate at 250C.
For maintenance purposes the battery string consist of two battery banks, each of 500
Ahr.
b. Operational life at 20°C will be better than 15 years.
c. Self-discharge rate is less than 2%/month at 25°C.
d. Allowable DOD will be 80%.
e. Design DOD is assumed to be 50% in normal circumstances.
f. Offered Battery will conform to IEC 896-2 tests and DIN 40 742 part 1 safety
standard. IEC 896-2 cycles shall be stated.
g. A suitable battery rack and container, suitable for outdoor installation, occupying not
more than 1 m2 floor space and not higher than 1.5m is offered.
3.2.5 Charge Controller

a. A suitable Charge/Discharge controller is offered to manage the battery charging
process, disconnect the battery on a preset low voltage battery as well as affect
interfacing functions with the solar panels, Batteries, Load and the Diesel Generator.
b. The controller can send a start signal to the diesel generator if the battery voltage falls
below a set value and stop the set when the battery voltage rises to a given value

c. The offered Charge Controller shall fulfill all system requirements as laid out in these
specifications.
d. The Controller is able to handle up to 75Amps at 48V DC.
e. The Charge controller incorporates a device to monitor the following :
i. Battery Voltage
ii. Battery Current
iii. Load Current
iv. Load Voltage
f. The Controller has programmable functions that allow field setting of charge
modes/alarm values:
i. Low voltage disconnect (Adjustable between 42V – 46.0V)
ii. Low Battery Alarm (Adjustable between 46.8V – 47.4V)
iii. High Voltage Alarm (Adjustable between 56.0V - 60.0V)
iv. Generator Start Voltage: (adjustable between 46.8V – 47.4V)
v. Generator stop Voltage (Adjustable between 53.2V – 56.0)
The controller has high reliability and is estimated to work without fail for a sufficiently
long period which is not less than 5 years.
4.0 D.C. Generator

4.1 The D.C. Generator will be a back up to the solar system and will only run if the
batteries are discharged and the voltage has dropped to a set level set.
4.2 The D.C. Generator contains the following:
(i) A four stroke diesel engine: The engine is protected against: over-temperature, low
oil pressure, over-speed, and over-cranking (during starting). There is a lockout
protecting the engine against starter motor actuation while the engine is running.
(ii) The geneset shall has a two speed engine (1200 / 1800rpm dependant on the load)
(iii) A brushless D.C. Alternator
(iv) Capacity: 10kW
(v) Sound Attenuated Enclosure with noise level > 65 Dbm at 7m
(vi) Weather proof enclosure suitable for outdoor installation.
4.3 The nominal D.C. output voltage to the telecommunications equipment will be
maintained within the limits of +4% for variations of load current between 10% 100% of full
load and within ambient temperature range of 0-450C.
Voltage overshoot is minimized to a limit of +4% when switching the equipment ON or OFF.
4.4 The equipment incorporates effective suppression of electrical interference.
Radio frequency interference suppressors shall be in accordance with BSS 613 or an
equivalent standard.

4.5 The noise across the D.C. supply to telecommunications equipment will not exceed
1mVrms psophometric value in accordance with CITT recommendation for the whole load
range, even without a battery.
5.0 INVERTER : NON FORESEEN FOR THIS APPLICATON
6.0. Alarms
6.1 System and individual component failure is monitored by a dry contact alarm with an
open/close circuit for the possibility of extending the alarms to a remote Network
Maintenance Centre.
6.2 The Alarm cable is to be laid inside a PVC conduit in the ground to the DDF Rack
inside the BTS Equipment Room.
6.3 The following alarms among others shall be provided:
i. Low Battery Alarm (the alarm will be initiated before the battery voltage has
reached the nominal discharge value)
ii. High Battery Alarm (the alarm indicates the over-charging of the battery)
iii. No output from the solar array.
7.0 HANDBOOKS/INFORMATION
7.1 A comprehensive handbook is provided
a) Solar Plant, D.C.
b) Generator
c) Inverter.
d) Batteries.
7.2 The handbook contains complete information and illustrations for installation,
commissioning, operation and maintenance including the circuit diagrams of the elements of
the equipment.
7.3 A complete component catalogue including information of re-ordering will be
provided. A list of test equipment and tools will be included with the system.
7.4 Marking on the equipment, drawings and handbooks supplied will be in English.
7.5 Special Installation Tools for the project.
8.0 EQUIPMENT ACCEPTANCE TESTING

i. We, the supplier undertake to provide an acceptance testing specification for the
equipment to International standards.
ii. Tests on the equipment in the factory will be our responsibility and validated by
authorized Mobile representatives ).
iii. Documentation will be provided in English for each type of equipment.

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POWER PLANT & GENERATOR SETS MEDIUM & LOW VOLTAGE

e-mail inf o @ as co t - i t al ia .it -web: www.ascot-italia.it

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR

• PV Solar Power System with Battery Pack

Typical Configuration for Hybrid Power System

2. 0 EXISTING EQUIPMENT IN BTS CABINET

3.0 PV SOLAR GENERATOR

07-178 Tech Spec Hybrid 06/07/07 Pag.2

3.2 PV System Specification

3.2.2. Solar Array.

07-178 Tech Spec Hybrid 06/07/07 Pag.3

3.2.3 Solar Array Support Structure

3.2.5 Charge Controller

07-178 Tech Spec Hybrid 06/07/07 Pag.4

4.0 D.C. Generator

07-178 Tech Spec Hybrid 06/07/07 Pag.5

5.0 INVERTER : NON FORESEEN FOR THIS APPLICATON

8.0 EQUIPMENT ACCEPTANCE TESTING

07-178 Tech Spec Hybrid 06/07/07 Pag.6

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