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What guidance is there on the performance of PV systems?

The Good Practice Guide provides some guidance on the performance of PV systems in Section 4 of the updated PV Installers Guide. The PV Specialist should model the system using one of the software simulation programmes available, which have a ‘library’ of modules and inverters and can select the sunlight conditions most representative of the site.

To whom is the photovoltaic (PV) guide applicable?

This guide is applicable to Clients planning or undertaking installation of Photovoltaic (PV) systems on ‘Large Scale’ buildings. These buildings are typically owned by organisations from the public or private sector, such as educational establishments, local government, a local community, or commercial organisations.

What is the best practice guide for PV?

The ‘Photovoltaics in Buildings - Guide to the installation of PV systems, 2nd edition’ is the main best practice guide for installing PV systems. It references many documents in the 'Engineering Recommendation G59/1', which is the Electricity Industry Recommendation for connecting large generators. LSBIPV – Col umba Centre, Islay

What is the purpose of the photovoltaic guide?

This guide is aimed at Clients planning or undertaking installation of Photovoltaic (PV) systems on ‘Large Scale’ buildings. The purpose of the guide is to provide guidance for organisations from the public or private sector, such as educational establishments, local government, a local community, or commercial organisations.

Is it necessary to read the PV system documents?

It would be useful for the Client to be aware that the system is being designed and installed using their guidelines and requirements (from the PV system documents), but they do not need to read the documents in depth: 4.2 Communicating special requirements for PV to other trades

What arrangements should be made in advance when purchasing PV modules?

When purchasing PV modules for a PV system, arrangements should be made for the material to be stored safely and for the relevant insurances to be in place. In addition, it should be decided in advance where the interfaces are for the warranty on the system. If the PV modules are procured by the PV Specialist.