PV array

PVA 2
Number of modules installed.

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 3
PV Module Manufacturer

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 4
PV Module Model No.

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 5 ***UPDATED***
Do the installed solar modules match make and model data provided by Solar Victoria?

Applicable rating: Needs rectification

PVA 6
PV Module Power rating(W)

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 7
PV Module VoC(V)

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 8
PV Module Isc (A)

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 9
PV Module VMP(V)

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 10
Are modules in the same series connected string installed in the same orientation +/- 5 degrees?

Applicable rating: Improvements identified

PVA 11
Number of modules in series.

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 12
Number of strings in parallel.

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 13
PV array tilt

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 14
PV array orientation

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 15
PV array maximum array voltage = VoC at STC x 1.12

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 16
Total array output current = ISC x 1.25 x K1

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 17
Total PV Array system size(kWp)

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 18
Panel serial number(s)

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 36
Do all plug, socket and connectors conform to these requirements:

• conform to AS/NZS 62852?
• are protected from contact with live part in connected and disconnected states?
• are rated for the required DC voltage and current?
• are capable of accepting the cable used for the circuit to which they are fitted?
• require a deliberate force to separate?
• have a temperature rating suitable for their installation location?
• are polarized, where multi-polar?
• are class II for systems above 35Vdc?
• are rated for outdoor use, are UV-resistant type and of an IP rating suitable for the location where exposed to the environment?

Applicable rating: Needs rectification

PVA 19
Have all array plugs, sockets and connectors been installed to these requirements:

• Installed to minimize strain on the connectors?
• Installed to maintain the IP rating?
• Installed on PV DC cables conforming to the plug, socket and connector manufacturer's requirements?
• Only mated with those from the same manufacturer and designed to be mated together?
• Terminated using a tool (where required) designed for the purpose and technique specified by the plug, socket or connector manufacturer's instructions?

Applicable rating: Needs rectification

PVA 20
If there are a number of PV array strings, which could result in a potential fault current in any one string greater than the reverse current of an individual module, is appropriate string protection provided? (for example, protected with fuses or non-polarised circuit breakers).

Applicable rating: Needs rectification

PVA 22
If fuses have been used as overcurrent protection, do they conform to these requirements:

• are DC rated?
• are rated to interrupt full load current and prospective fault currents from the PV array and any other connected power sources such as batteries, generators and the grid if present?
• are of an overcurrent and short circuit current protective type suitable for PV?

Applicable rating: Needs rectification

PVA 37
Do all fuse holders conform to these requirements:

• have a current rating equal to or greater than the corresponding fuse?
• provide a degree of protection suitable for the location and to at least IPXXb or IP2x, even when the fuse link or carrier is removed?
• conform to the requirements of clause 4.3.9 when incorporated into a plug, socket or connector?
• have specified wattage rating higher than the fuses power dissipation?
• are labelled with a warning to not withdraw fuse under load?

Applicable rating: Needs rectification

PVA 38
If circuit breaker has been used as overcurrent protection, do they conform to these requirements:

• are in accordance with AS/NZS 60898. or AS/NZS IES 60947.2?
• are not polarity sensitive?
• are rated for DC use?
• are rated to interrupt full load current and prospective fault currents from the PV array and any other connected power sources such as batteries, generators and the grid if present?
• have a degree of protection of at least IPXXB or IP 2X.?

Applicable rating: Needs rectification

PVA 23
Does the designed array fit on the available roof area and meet all exclusion zones? (e.g. solar panels are not positioned over roof edges or gutters).

Applicable rating: Needs rectification

AS/NZS 5033:2021 Clause 4.3.2.2.5

AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 Appendix B6

PVA 25
Have paralleled PV strings been connected with matched open circuit voltages within 5% per string?

Applicable rating: Needs rectification

PVA 39
If IBF total of all external sources connected to the PCE (for example, grid, battery etc) is greater than the back feed short circuit current stated for the PCE, then has appropriate overcurrent protection been installed as closed as practice to the external source?

Applicable rating: Needs rectification

PVA 40
Have more than 2 strings been paralleled together?

Applicable rating: No rating is applied

PVA 41
If more than 2 strings have been paralleled at the array has an additional load break disconnector been installed?

Applicable rating: Needs rectification

PVA 42
Where there are more than two paralleled strings without string fusing installed on all strings, and load break disconnection device/s have been installed at the connection point, where the strings are paralleled, does the load break disconnector disconnect so that no more than two strings are paralleled when in the “Off” position?

Applicable rating: Improvements identified (For information)