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Solar Power Plant - 3kw

An on-grid solar power plant uses photovoltaic panels to convert sunlight into electricity, which is then used by homes or businesses and fed into the public electricity grid. Excess energy can be sent back to the grid, potentially earning credits through a system called net metering. These systems provide a consistent power supply by relying on the grid for backup, acting as a large virtual battery to cover energy needs when solar production is insufficient


Technical Specification

1) System summary

  • System type: On-grid / grid-tie (no battery).

  • Rated DC array power: 3.0 kWp (3,000 Wp).

  • AC export nominal power: ~3.0 kW (depending on inverter selection).

  • Operating mode: Export to grid when generation > local load; import from grid when needed.


2) Typical components (Bill of Materials)

  1. PV modules — 8 × 375 W polycrystalline / mono-PERC / bifacial panels (example).

    • Alternative: 10 × 300 W modules (10×300 = 3,000 W).

    • Provide module datasheet for exact electrical values.

  2. String inverter (grid-tie) — 3.0 kW single-phase inverter with:

    • MPPT range suitable for selected string voltage

    • Euro/IEC/IS/UL certifications as required

    • Anti-islanding, reactive power control (if required by utility)

  3. PV mounting structure — Roof-mounted (tilt rails + clamps) or ground-mounted frame; galvanized steel or aluminium.

  4. DC isolator (switch) — rated ≥ inverter DC input voltage and current.

  5. AC isolator / AC breaker — at inverter AC output (for maintenance/disconnection).

  6. Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) — DC side (Type II) and AC side (Type II/III) per local standard.

  7. Earthing / grounding kit — copper earthing conductor, earth rod, equipotential bonding.

  8. DC cabling & connectors — UV-resistant PV cable, MC4 or compatible connectors.

  9. AC cabling & protections — suitably sized cable, MCB/MCCB, energy meter (bi-directional if required), RCD if mandated.

  10. Junction boxes / combiner (optional) — with fuses on strings if multiple strings.

  11. Monitoring — inverter with built-in monitoring (Wi-Fi/GSM/RS485) or separate monitoring gateway.

  12. Labels & warning signs — per electrical safety code and utility requirements.

  13. Installation hardware & accessories — zippers, cable ties, sealing, flashings for roof penetrations.