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Design battery storage systems for grid-connected photovoltaic systems

Design battery storage systems for grid-connected photovoltaic systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERE5001
State Code
BBB21
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/04/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/08/2017
Field of Education
031399 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
23/08/2017
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design battery storage systems for grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems.This unit applies to a person with a sound knowledge of the components and different system configurations of battery storage systems for grid-connected PV systems and suitable energy management strategies that can be applied to the site where a system can be installed. A person competent in this unit will be able to design a system, which includes calculating and selecting the correct sized equipment so the system output performance meets the client specific requirements within the guidelines of relevant industry standards, regulations and manufacturer requirements.The unit involves designing a system taking into consideration all necessary work health and safety requirements relevant for the selected system and documenting the design including all calculations, equipment specifications and layouts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan the design of battery storage systems for gridconnected photovoltaic systems
  • 1.1 Available components are identified and the different system configurations are applied to system design planning
  • 1.2 Hazards associated with battery storage systems for grid-connected PV systems are determined and appropriate risk control measures are developed
  • 1.3 Electrical load/s to be supplied from the battery storage system are identified
  • 1.4 Energy assessments are undertaken using appropriate tools including data logging tools and/or energy assessment forms
  • 1.5 Site is assessed to determine feasibility, equipment location and any required switchboard modification
  • 1.6 Energy management strategies are applied to produce an energy management plan
  • 1.7 Relevant industry standards, building codes, regulations and manufacturer requirements are applied to system design planning
  • 1.8 Relevant electricity tariffs are incorporated in the system design
  • 1.9 Solar resource data is applied in the system design
  • 1.10 Client situation, budget and desired outcomes are incorporated in the system design
2 Design battery storage systems for gridconnected photovoltaic systems
  • 2.1 Suitable system configurations are selected to meet client requirements
  • 2.2 System efficiencies are applied to system designs and overall system yield for different system configurations is determined
  • 2.3 Type and capacity of inverter/s to meet performance requirements are determined
  • 2.4 Type and capacity of battery storage to meet performance requirements are determined
  • 2.5 Type and capacity of charge controller/s to meet performance requirements are determined
  • 2.6 Capacity of PV array to meet performance requirements is determined
  • 2.7 Merits of alternate configurations including maintenance requirements are analysed and the most appropriate system design is selected
  • 2.8 Location of each item of equipment is determined
  • 2.9 Size of cables and ratings of protection and isolations devices are determined
3 Document the design of battery storage systems for gridconnected photovoltaic systems
  • 3.1 Identified hazards are listed and appropriate risk control methods are specified
  • 3.2 Required items of equipment and system components are identified and listed
  • 3.3 System operating parameters are specified
  • 3.4 Electrical systems schematic/s and equipment location plan/s, inclusive of signage, are produced
  • 3.5 System cost and performance are documented
  • 3.6 Maintenance, client and installer documentation are produced
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEW49 UEERE0060 Design grid-connected battery storage systems Unit of competency