Proposal for the Installation of Grid-tied Solar Power for

G1000 at Waterford School, Mbabane, Swaziland

Date: 15th October, 2017

 Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Key Information
3. Evaluation of electricity Consumption
3.1 Historical Electricity Consumption
4. Solar System Performance
5. Equipment Offered
5.1 Solar Panels
5.2 Mounting System
5.3 Solar Inverters
5.4 Monitoring and Control
6. Product Work Warrantees
7. Operation and Maintenance
8. System Cost
8.1 Exclusions and Assumptions
8.1.1 Bi-directional metering
8.1.2 AC connection to Mains supply
8.2 Payment Terms and Conditions
9. Occupational Health and Safety and Compliance
 1. Introduction
Shift Innovation (Pty) Ltd was invited by Wundersight G1000 to tender on the supply,
installation and commissioning of a solar power solution on a number of rooftops at
Waterford College near Mbabane in Swaziland.
Wundersight G1000 provided the specifications and number of solar modules to be
mounted on each of the respective roofs, as well as the roof covering. Shift Innovation
has designed a mounting system which would meet the loading requirements for the
mounting of solar modules on roof tops of this type.
Framed Canadian Solar 330 watt modules have been incorporated in the design as per
the tender document. This is a slight variation (improvement) from the 320 Watt
modules specified.
The required solar inverters to be supplied have been specified as Solar Edge. Shift
innovation have designed the solar DC cabling and AC distribution cabling and
equipment to suit the Inverter power output, with guidance from the specified wire runs
included in the tender document.

2. Key Information
Client Wundersight G1000
Project Description Turn-key roof-top Solar PV at Waterford Kamhlaba College

Rated PV power (DC) 207 kWp

Rated back-up power 2 Generators, 1 x 100 kVA, 1 x 60 kVA
(existing)
Installation address Waterford Kamhlaba College, Mbabane, Swaziland
Installed price E 3 031 294 ex VAT

Contractor Shift Innovation, Swaziland (Pty) Ltd

Address Lot 682, 7th Avenue, Matsapha, Swaziland
Project Specific - 100 kWp solar roof-top PV installation at Ngwenya Glass,
Expertise Swaziland, etc.
- Service partner for Kaco New Energy GmbH, for Swaziland

Major Equipment specifications and Manufacturers

Solar modules 628 x 330 Watt, polysilicon modules, Canadian Solar
Mounting structures Schletter mounting structures, aluminium sections, stainless steel fixings
Solar Inverters 9 (total) SolarEdge, USA
Data logger SolarEdge, USA
 3. Evaluation of Electricity Consumption
3.1 Historical Electricity Consumption
Historical consumption data has been captured and analysed by G1000, on the basis of
which, the solar system has been designed. From our knowledge of this data, the energy
consumption of the College is far in excess of the output of the solar system.
Further discussion on this subject is beyond the scope of this phase of the project, however,
should the requirement for battery storage be considered, Shift Innovation would be willing
to make recommendations in this regard based on analysis of the energy consumption
history.

4. Solar System Performance

This proposal consists of 207 kWp of solar panels connected to 9 x grid-tied solar inverters
which produce mains compatible 3-phase power for injection into the mains electricity
supply. Any power required by the building in excess to that produced by the solar system
would be seamlessly drawn from mains. The effect of solar is to reduce the amount of
power drawn from mains, resulting in cost savings. The following should be noted:
1. Any solar power in excess to demand could be fed into the SEC grid for later use. SEC
would be required to install bi-directional metering to accommodate this. However,
at this time a control system will prevent feed-in into the grid
2. In case of mains failure, the solar inverters are designed to disconnect from the grid
and shut down.
3. Mains failure back-up is provided by the existing diesel generators. In the case of
mains failure, these generators start automatically, and the Solar Inverters will not
distinguish between mains and generator supply, unless external means is provided
to do this. There is potential for the Inverters to feed excess power into the islanding
network at these times, potentially causing damage to the Generators.
4. We have not included equipment to switch off the inverters in case of back-up
generators being in operation, however, this could be provided if requested, for
minor additional cost.
 5. Equipment offered
5.1 Solar panels
Manufacturer Canadian Solar CSU-330P
Specification - Poly-silicon, 330 Watt @ STC
Orientation and Pitch Various
Expected Yield Per Wundersight-G1000 simulations
Track Record - Top 5 solar module producer globally

5.2 Mounting system

Manufacturer Schletter, GmbH

Specification - mounting structure with extruded aluminium
mounting rails
-Stainless steel roof fixings, with stainless steel self-
tapping screws
-designed to cater for wind-loadings on site
Track Record Widely used Globally and in South Africa

5.3 Solar Inverters

Manufacturer SolarEdge, USA
Specification - SE 27.6 K D2 and SE 15.0K
- 98.1% European efficiency
- 400 volt, 50Hz, Three phase AC
- No tracking, fixed input voltage, requires optimizers
- 27,6000VA and 15,000VA AC Output
Configuration 13 to 15 x P700 optimizers per string, 2 modules per
Optimizer

5.4 Monitoring and Control System

The solar system is designed and installed to perform for 25 years, directly exposed to harsh
weather conditions. During this period, performance must be monitored to ensure that any
deviation from optimum is detected and rectified so that at all times, the maximum solar
energy is harnessed for consumption. The SolarEdge Inverters incorporate a system to
monitor and compare the performance of each pair of solar modules connected to a Power
Optimizer.
The live output from each Power optimizer is transmitted via the internet to a portal where
the system performance can be viewed on line.
In addition to the monitoring function, the SolarEdge system is able to control the output of
the Solar Inverters to prevent feed-back into the SEC grid, in instances when solar output
may exceed the consumption of the Estate. (unlikely at this stage)
Our communication system design incorporates an energy meter on the incoming metering
point of the Estate, with underground communication cabling wired to each Inverter. This
will ensure that the output of each inverter and the consumption of the Estate can be
monitored in real time on a single portal. The solar output of the combined solar system can
be recorded and viewed, as well as the output of individual inverters, down to individual
Optimizers.

6. Product Work Warrantees

PV Modules 25 Years linear power warranty. First year
degradation of less than 2.5%. Thereafter annual
degradation of less than 0.6% per year. Product
Warranty of 10 years.
Inverters 10 Years, extendable to 25 years
Mounting Structures 10 years limited warranty
Monitoring and Control equipment 5 Years
Workmanship Warrantee 12 months

7. Operation and Maintenance

Scope Shift Innovation are able to provide an operation and

maintenance service which includes:
1. Module cleaning as required.
2. Monthly performance reports.
3. Bi-annual electrical and mechanical inspections.
4. Continual real-time performance monitoring and error
reporting
5. Facilitation of warrantee claims.
6. Ordering, storage and installation of required spare parts.
7. Provision of a real-time user interface to allow the Client to
monitor and record the system yields and performance.
8. All required documentation to operate and maintain the
facility.
Term 5 Years
 Price 6% of value of energy savings generated
Payment Terms Quarterly in advance ( on projected performance)

8. System Cost
The cost of the system is summarised in the table below:

Waterford 207 kWp Solar Power Installation Pricing

Solar modules 1 508 966

Mounting System 241 073

Solar Edge Power Optimisers 318 616

Solar Edge Inverters 321 126

Solar cabling and trunking 50 600

AC Distribution 75 840

Sub-Total Equipment 2 516 221

Cost/kWp 12 142
Communication and Control 59 967
Delivery & Installation 455 107

Total Installed Cost 3 031 294

The above costs are based on a rate of Exchange of R13.50 to the US Dollar, and exclude VAT,
clearing and any other taxes and duties which may be applicable.

A detailed breakdown of the costs per solar array/rooftop is given in the appendices.

8.1 Exclusions and assumptions

8.1.1 Bi-directional metering
No provision has been made for the supply and installation of bi-directional
metering equipment. We have assumed that this will be specified and supplied
by SEC.
8.1.2 AC connection of solar plant to Mains supply
The solar inverters will be wall-mounted on suitable walls of the buildings.
Provision has been made to connect each inverter to a surface mounted
distribution board. We have provided for a suitable enclosure (housing our
switchgear) to be mounted alongside the existing DB’s.
 8.2 Payment Terms and Conditions
 All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT, and based on a Rate of exchange of E13.50 to
One U.S. Dollar (Dollar purchase price). The pricing of imported items will be revised
according to the ruling rate of exchange on the day that payment of the deposit for
the solar equipment is received.
 50 % payment of the full contract price in advance with signed contract to proceed.
Delivery of equipment will be affected within 30 days of receipt of payment.
 40 % payment before dispatch of goods to site. Installation will reach practical
completion in 30 working days after delivery of equipment.
 The final 10 % is payable within 10 days of successful completion and commissioning.

9. Key Personnel
Carl Meyer – Managing Director

 Specialist in Business Strategy and Business Management

 Construction Site Management and Health and Safety
 Fall Protection Plan Developer (US229994)
 Fall Arrest and Rescue (US229995 + US229998)
Mark Meyer – Technical Director
[BSc (Eng) (Wits)], [Government Certificate of Competency, Mines and Works]

 35 Years’ experience in engineering design, project management and development

 Specialist in innovative and complex engineering solutions
Steve Rugg – MD SD Electrical
[“City and Guilds, UK” Electrical Engineering Diploma]

 Owner of SD Electrical Contracting company in Swaziland since 2006

 30 years electrical contracting experience
 Installation of 5 solar systems in Swaziland, including 93 kWp Ngwenya Glass Factory
References
Christoph Heinermann Prinaven Naidoo
CEO Sales Manager South Africa
KACO new energy Africa Trina Photovoltaic
Mobile: +27 71 783 7223 Mobile: +27 76 423 6074
Tel: +27 11 447 2824 Tel: +27 11 510 0048
Fax: +27 11 447 1450 Palazzo Towers West
57 Sixth Road, Eastwood House Montecasino Boulevard
Hyde Park, Johannesburg Fourways, Johannesburg
South Africa
Chas Prettejohn Dean Lewis
Owner/CEO Rooftop Sales Manager South Africa
Ngwenya Glass Schletter Solar Mounting Systems
Swazi Mobile: +26876 022 730 Mobile: +2774 478 0900
SA Mobile: +2783 263 6659 Tel: +2721 418 3187
Ngwenya Glass Factory
Ngwenya, Swaziland

10.Occupational Health and Safety and Compliance

Shift Innovation strives to set the standard in all aspects of product and service delivery. We
have taken special care to comply and exceed international engineering standards,
Occupational Health and Safety and Construction Regulations and SANS Photovoltaic and
electrical installation standards. We have assigned competent persons with regard to the
OHS Act in the following positions:

 Fall Protection Planner

 First aid
 Fall Arrest and Rescue
 Construction Manager and Project Manager
 Project Engineer
 Plant Operatives
 Health and Safety representatives
 Electricians
 General and skilled workmen competent to work at heights
We are happy to answer any queries you may have and would like to discuss this proposal in
person at your convenience.
M.C.G. Meyer

Technical Director-Shift Innovation