| Manufacturer | Hanwha Solar |
|---|---|
| Array Rating | 5.83kW |
| PV Technology | poly-Si |
| Array Structure | Fixed: Ground Mount |
| Installed | 2016 |
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HSL 60S - TRUST THE POWER OF THE SUN
Hanwha Solar provides high-quality PV modules for residential, commercial and utility-scale installations. Our polycrystalline module series HSL S is characterized by a robust yet light design and excellent performance under real-life conditions.
4 BUSBAR CELL DESIGN WITH HIGHER EFFICIENCY
Shorter current travel distance and less resistance loss
Less rear recombination loss
BETTER TECHNOLOGY LEAD TO HIGHER POWER GENERATION
Lower Temperature Coefficients
Better Weak Light Performance
FULL AUTOMATIC LINE FOR HSL S SERIES MODULES
High-tech automated equipment
More stable product uniformity & production yield
Rigorous manufacturing processes ensure quality at every step
INDUSTRY LEADING QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TESTING
Extensive testing procedures exceeding IEC requirements
State-of-the-art testing laboratory qualified for in-house testing
CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGY WITH GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE
12 years product warranty
25 years linear performance warranty
The above technology description has been supplied by the manufacturer. The Desert Knowledge Australia Solar Centre is pleased to provide a platform for information sharing while not endorsing specific claims made about technologies installed at the site.
| Array Rating | 5.83kW |
|---|---|
| Panel Rating | 265W |
| Number Of Panels | 22 |
| Panel Type | HSL 60S |
| Array Area | 36.74 |
| Inverter Size / Type | SMA SMC 6000A |
| Installation Completed | Sat, 2 Jul 2016 |
| Array Tilt/Azimuth | Tilt = 20, Azi = 0 (Solar North) |
Notes on the Data
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Metering failure
Circuit breaker supplying the metering equipment for sites 23-38 tripped off on Aug 19th and was discovered and turned back on on Aug 23rd. This resulted in a lack of generation data for these sites during this time but did not stop the sites from physically generating.
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System Disconnection for Cabling Works
All arrays at the Solar Centre were disconnected from approximately 2.00pm to 3.00pm on Monday, 9 July 2018 in preparation for the cable between the main switchboard and distribution board being upgraded. Array sites #23-38 remained disconnected while the main feeder cable to these sites was replaced in subsequent days, but all systems were re-connected by early afternoon on Thursday, 12 July 2018.
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System Outage at Australia Day Long Weekend
A breaker tripped at around 12.30pm on Friday, 26 January, likely due to high generation levels reached at this peak time on this high irradiance day. Connection was restored after the Australia Day long weekend at around 11.30am on Monday, 29 January but shortly tripped again.
UPDATE 26-02-2018. The cause of this reoccurring issue has been identified and will be rectified. The solution requires the upgrading of a key distribution cable. This should be completed in the coming months.
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Connection Restored After Christmas/NY Period
Arrays have been re-connected following the outage that disconnected multiple sites from Christmas day 2017. The outage is believed to have been triggered by the tripping of two circuit breakers in separate distribution boards, making the diagnosis initially elusive. The ability of the common circuit shared by these arrays to keep abreast with increasingly high current demands as new arrays are installed and generation conditions are high is presently being addressed. For the same reason, intermittent outages persisted in the summer of early 2018.
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System Outage at Christmas/NY Period
A system outage was caused by a circuit breaker trip at approximately 2pm on a high generation day shortly after installation of a new array at the DKA Solar Centre. The outage commenced on 25 December continuing into the new year and is being addressed.
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System Outage for New Array Connection
Sites 23 through to 37 experienced an outage today from 11:10 to 11:50. The outage was due to the local distribution board being temporarily being taken offline to allow for the connection of a new PV system.
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Monitoring Interruption for UPS Battery Replacement
The disconnection and re-connection of the solar arrays and weather station equipment while a new site connection was being established prompted the already flattening UPS batteries which power the site’s energy meters to fail and require immediate replacement. Data recording was affected from approximately 2.30pm ACST, Monday 10 July to 4.00pm, Wednesday 12 July.
Affects weather data for DKASC, Alice Springs
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Partial System Outage
One of the major switchboards at the DKASC lost power yesterday 01/12/2016 at ~11:00 am. This isolated and shutdown array sites 23 through to 37 inclusive. The switchboard was re-energised at ~16:30 today (02/12/2016) and is again operating normally. Data for this period for these sites is lost.
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Sites 24 and 25: Q-Cells PV Module Changeover Complete
Sites 24 and 25 are operational again from ~10th August 2016. At Q-Cells’ request, the original PV modules were removed and they have now been replaced with a more recent generation of PV product. Please visit the site for details.
Data from the two original arrays will be archived but remain available from the Historical Data Download page.
> Answer to Spotlight Question
Onsite at the DKA Solar Centre in Alice Springs are a series of quiz-like Spotlight Questions at each array. Visit the centre and scan the QR code at each sign to test your knowledge – and check your answer here!
Q: How can solar PV modules survive most weather events?
A: To survive extreme or unusual weather events, a solar module must be structurally and electrically robust. Toughened glass is often used to cover the front and/or back surfaces of modules, and some modules have metallic (often aluminium) frames. The mounting fixtures must also be strong and all clamps tightened securely. Being electrically robust, on the other hand, may be interpreted as preserving its performance (energy generation) during diverse conditions - but only if safe to do so. If it is not safe to generate power in unfavourable weather conditions, the modules must be protected by automatic shut-off/response mechanisms such as being disconnected by the inverter or stowed at a safe angle in the case of trackers. Lightning protection settings are also available, and all modules must be electrically grounded as a minimum requirement in case of an electrical fault.