Photovoltaic Energy Storage Park Operation Plan

What is operation & maintenance (O&M) of photovoltaic systems?

1 Introduction This guide considers Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of photovoltaic (PV) systems with the goal of reducing the cost of O&M and increasing its effectiveness. Reported O&M costs vary widely, and a more standardized approach to planning and delivering O&M can make costs more predictable.

What standards do you need to build a PV & storage system?

Build PV and storage systems to relevant standards, such as IEEE 937: Recommended Practice for Installation and Maintenance of Lead-Acid Batteries for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems (IEEE 2007).

What is a PV O&M plan?

For larger utility or commercial scale systems a detailed PV O&M plan prepared by the owner, EPC firm, and/or the developer and accepted by the asset manager is the only long-term operations plan for a PV system.

What should a PV system O&M plan include?

A documented PV system O&M plan for a system or fleet of systems should include the following (depending on system size, complexity, and investment): O&M Plan Checklist List of responsible-party contact information including site owner and offtaker of power, utility, local jurisdiction, local landowner, as well as emergency numbers.

What is a PV system to be maintained?

The definition of the PV system to be maintained shall include PV modules, the support structure, disconnects, inverter(s), monitoring equipment, and all other appurtenances to make the PV system complete, grid- connected, and operational. 104

Why is PV system operations a growing field?

PV system operations is a growing field because increasing PV penetration into the larger utility system, and an emerging market for ancillary services (e.g., dispatch of storage, sourcing reactive power, curtailment of output) require more system interaction on an ongoing basis.