Demo Pack 01

Commercial rooftop PV design

An illustrative concept package for a 74.8 kWp commercial rooftop PV system. It demonstrates design-basis documentation, a traceable preliminary module-inverter compatibility check, monitoring points, and commissioning-support structure.

Representative design example - not a completed installation. Not for construction, procurement, or energisation.

Design basis

Clear assumptions before drawings move forward.

The purpose of the design basis is to remove ambiguity early. It gives the EPC team, client, and commissioning lead a shared technical basis.

Input assumptions

Use caseCommercial rooftop self-consumption
MountingConcept assumption: flush-mounted rooftop array with maintenance access
Modules136 x LONGi LR5-72HPH-550M, arranged as 8 strings of 17
Inverters2 x Huawei SUN2000-30KTL-M3, 30 kW AC each
MPPT allocationFour strings per inverter, with one string on each MPPT
Grid400 V AC three-phase interconnection
OutputReview-ready concept pack, not final construction drawings

Review points

  • Confirm roof usable area and keep-out zones.
  • Confirm module orientation, access paths, and cable routes.
  • Validate inverter placement against ventilation and service access.
  • Review AC point of connection and protection interface.
  • Agree monitoring points before logger configuration starts.
  • Validate string voltage and current against module, inverter, and site temperature limits.

Representative equipment and preliminary compatibility check

This example uses published manufacturer data to make the stringing decision traceable. The products are representative only and are not a procurement selection.

Check Calculated result Limit and disposition
Nominal DC array 136 x 550 W = 74.8 kWp 60 kW AC total; DC/AC ratio 1.247
String Vmp at STC 17 x 41.95 V = 713.2 V Within the 200-1000 V MPPT range
String Vmp at NOCT 17 x 38.97 V = 662.5 V Within range; project hot-cell Vmp remains pending
Cold string Voc at -10 deg C 952.9 V, including +3% Voc tolerance Below the 1100 V maximum input voltage
Cold string Voc at -40 deg C 1022.2 V sensitivity check Below 1100 V at the module's lower operating limit
One string per MPPT Imp 13.12 A; adjusted Isc 14.72 A Below the 26 A operating and 40 A short-circuit limits
Two strings on one MPPT 2 x 13.12 A = 26.24 A Excluded: exceeds the published 26 A input-current limit

The -10 deg C and 70 deg C temperatures are illustrative. Current regional product revisions, project design temperatures, hot-cell Vmp, cable sizing, protection, yield, structure, fire access, and grid requirements must be confirmed before design issue.

Controlled single-line diagram

The A3 drawing develops the concept into tagged equipment, explicit string-to-MPPT allocation, AC collection, grid connection, monitoring, protective earthing, and controlled design notes.

Preview of the representative commercial rooftop PV single-line diagram

Representative concept only. Cable sizes, protective-device ratings, fault duty, RCD requirements, surge protection, export control, and local grid requirements remain project-specific.

Engineering outputs

Structure of the initial review package.

01

Drawing scope

Rooftop layout markups, string grouping, single-line concept, equipment references, and revision notes.

02

Equipment schedule

PV module count, inverter grouping, protection notes, monitoring hardware, and client review fields.

03

Commissioning scope

Pre-energisation checks, inverter settings review, monitoring validation, and issue log structure.

Equipment schedule snapshot

Item Quantity Notes
LONGi LR5-72HPH-550M module 136 Representative basis: 8 strings of 17 modules
Huawei SUN2000-30KTL-M3 inverter 2 Four strings per inverter, one string per MPPT; exact regional revision requires confirmation
AC protection panel 1 Protection, surge protection, metering, and lockout labelling subject to the approved design
Data logger / gateway 1 Modbus TCP or RTU depending on inverter interface

Monitoring

From inverter data to useful operator signals.

The monitoring package turns raw inverter points into a practical dashboard structure for operations, troubleshooting, and reporting.

Illustrative dashboard telemetry

48.6 kWLive production
385 VAC voltage
2Open alarms
OnlineLogger state

Data-point schedule

Point ID Signal Validation
P_AC_TOTALAC powerScale, sign, quality
E_DAYDaily energyScale and reset
V_DC_MPPT_1MPPT 1 DC voltageRange and stale data
ALARM_CODEActive alarmOEM code table

The selected inverter OEM documentation must define register address, function code, data type, scaling, byte order, and invalid-data behaviour.

Handover

A structured closeout package for installation and support teams.

Commissioning checklist

DC polarity, approved insulation-resistance test procedure, inverter settings, protection labels, monitoring status, and photo records.

Issue log

Open item, owner, severity, evidence, decision, due date, and closeout note for each commissioning issue.

Remote support notes

Call agenda, screen-share review items, settings changed, alarms cleared, and remaining site actions.

Next step

Discuss a comparable project scope.

A project package is developed from verified site information, selected equipment, applicable standards, and agreed review stages.

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