A) Scope of Work during Bidding Stage for large scale tender projects / For Captive / third party projects, during preliminary assessment.

Engineering during Pre-Bid Stage:

• Study and Review of “Request for Selection” and other tender documents.
• Review of key points and conditions.
• Solar resource assessment at site location.
• Site selection and site visits.
• Basic layouts and single line diagrams.
• Bill of Material and assistance with Budgetary quote inquiries.
• Cost estimation and budgetary quotations review.
• Energy yield analysis and typical loss estimations.
• Technology comparisons and assessments.
• Design basis reports.
• Applicable Grid Code review.
• Basic financial details.

Typical Site Studies:

• Hydrological Assessment and soil testing.
• Topography Survey and contour mapping.
• Ground water testing and location spotting.
• Any other Geological surveys (if required.)

Site Infrastructure Planning:

• Boundary wall / Fencing, options.
• Drainage system design and layout.
• Plant internal roads design.
• Water management for drinking, module cleaning and regular usage.
• Plant buildings design like office, living quarters for plant workforce, security cabin, inverter rooms, etc. as need be.
• Internet and security systems design.
• Tentative locations of important electrical equipment and components.
• Equipment foundations design.

B) Engineering Stage Scope of Work

Electrical Detailing:

• Solar PV modules selection and DC side layout design.
• Plant DC cables and components selection up to Inverters.
• Inverter selection and location layout.
• AC side system design and equipment selection up to plant metering.
• Power system studies for the solar power plant.
• Capacity finalization and detailed component/equipment specifications.
• Communication systems, online monitoring and weather station system planning.
• Earthing and Lightening protection design.
• Assistance with vendor selection for critical components.

Plant Layouts and Drawings:

• Preparation of single line diagram, plant layout, earthing schematic, etc. as per the requirement of local regulatory guidelines.
• Working drawings as required at various stages of plant execution.
• Preparation of engineering drawings sets as required by regulatory bodies.

C) Project Execution Stage Scope of Work

Quality Assurance Services:

• Factory inspection and pre-dispatch inspection of selected critical equipment / components.
• Verification and review of drawings submitted by vendors for drawing approvals.
• Discussions with selected EPC contractor or Installer for engineering best practices.
• Suggestions for improvements in site activities for speedier and better-quality plant installation including safety standards.
• Site visits to review site activities as mutually agreed with client.
• Review of installation and construction activities as per tender documents or client requirement.

Regulatory Liaison:

• Assistance with regulatory proceedings like plant application, drawing approvals, plant charging approval, connectivity agreement, etc.
• Technical discussions with regulatory bodies on behalf of client.

Installation & Commissioning support:

• Coordination between vendor, contractor and client during installation.
• Coordination with site installation team for material transport and delivery.
• Review of Pre-commissioning tests performed on all critical electrical components before plant commissioning.
• Coordination with multiple government agencies for plant commissioning planning.
• Coordination with vendors for setting up electrical parameters and boundary values for proper functioning of the plant.
• Plant commissioning and initial running condition data assessment for performance review.
• Detailed project report and compilation of plant related documentation.