Summary & Proposed Program

Island Solar has been asked to submit an offer to design and install a solar photovoltaic system across the three roofs of the Koala Conservation Centre Gift

Shop/Café, Information/Interpretive Centre designed by Beaumont designs, and on the older Chisholm Education Centre.

Island Solar are please to submit the fixed price offer of $117,750 exclusive of GST.

This is a market competitive price of $3.14 per watt for quality components which Island Solar has selected for the installation.

Included in the price for a 37.5kW system :

• Supply and installation of 150 off Trina TSM-250PC05A

• Supply and installation of Grace Solar mounting/racking system

• Supply and installation of 3 x SMA 10kW Tripower 10000TL 3 phase inverters & 1 x SMA 8kW Tripower 10000TL

• Supply and installation of Web Box monitoring system inclusive of additional wind and temperature sensors

• Provision of Certificate of Electrical Safety

• Commissioning and set up of system including instruction on how to use Sunny Portal

• Completion of application forms to retailer for grid connection

• 10 year guarantee on workmanship

Photovoltaic Solar System Cost Benefit Analysis Prepared by Island Solar 26/08/2012

Koala Conservation Centre Brad Ross 0405 821 596

1810 Phillip Island Road, Rhyll Vic, 3922 sales@islandsolar.com.au

Meter number 6710990

Days reading - 5 Dec 2011 - March 6 2012 Number of days kWh usage Usage per day (kWh) DH tariff : Time of Use M-F 7am - 11pmPer Day Annual

kWh total usage 92 26112 283.83 NA NA NA

kWh Peak usage 92 15221 165.45 0.2820$ 46.66$ 17,029.32$

Based on 37.5kW system over two roofs Number of days Annual kWh produced Average Yield Per Day (kWh) DH tariff : Time of Use M-F 7am - 11pmPer Day Savings Annual (not indexed)

365 35303.328 96.72 0.2820$ 27.28$ 9,955.54$

Cost of system total inclusive of GST 129,525.00$ System Selected Model / Manufacturer Quantity

GST component 11,775.00$ Panel Trina Honey 250W 150

Cost per watt installed (ex GST) 3.14$ Inverter

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Annual estimated savings 9,955.54$ Racking Grace Solar N/A

Return on Investment 7.69% Accessories Web Box & Sensors 1

Final Cost (incl GST) Less Estimate STC Refund 112,875.00$

Final Cost per Watt (less estimate STC refund) 3.01$

Additional considerations - CPI and historical rate of tariff increase, Small scale Technology Certificates

Up front Cost of system 37.5kW Cost per Watt GST component GST component Number of STC certificates Current STC price Estimated STC refund

129,525.00$ 3.14$ 11,775.00$ 0.3140$ 666 25.00$ 16,650.00$

Return On Investment of $110,250.00 Based on CPI of 4% from current tariff

2012 Current daytime tariff

Year Tariff estimate Return on Investment Accumulated ROI Tariff estimate Return on Investment Accumulated ROI

2012-2013 0.3008$ 8.20% 10,619.24$ 0.2933$ 7.99% 10,353.76$

2013-2014 0.3234$ 8.73% 21,921.87$ 0.3050$ 8.23% 21,121.67$

2014-2015 0.3477$ 9.29% 33,950.64$ 0.3172$ 8.56% 32,320.30$

2015-2016 0.3738$ 9.88% 46,750.87$ 0.3299$ 8.90% 43,966.87$

2016-2017 0.4019$ 10.52% 60,370.58$ 0.3431$ 9.26% 56,079.30$

2017-2018 0.4320$ 11.19% 74,860.67$ 0.3568$ 9.63% 68,676.24$

2018-2019 0.4645$ 11.90% 90,275.06$ 0.3711$ 10.01% 81,777.05$

2019-2020 0.4994$ 12.66% 106,670.84$ 0.3859$ 10.41% 95,401.89$

2020-2021 0.5369$ 13.46% 124,108.49$ 0.4014$ 10.83% 109,571.72$

2021-2022 0.5772$ 14.32% 142,652.01$ 0.4174$ 11.26% 124,308.35$

0.2820$ 0.2820$

FOR ESTIMATION PURPOSES ONLY

Based on historical annual tariff increase Yr 2011 to 2012 of 7.51% + 15% initial (1

• Roof Type : Bluescope steel colorbond corrugated roof

• Roof width : 14.09m

• Roof Length : 13.59 m

• Roof area available for use : 191m2

• Roof Slope : 8º Facing 320º

• Panel Selected : 72 x Trina TSM-250PC05A – Width : 992 Length : 1650 Area : 1.6368m2

Height : 40mm Weight : 19.5kg

• Total Area of panels : 117.85m2. Total weight (allow 0.5kg racking) : 1,440kg Distributed

load : 12.21kg/m2

• Racking : L-Feet, Grace Solar rails x 3 rails vertically installed. No tilt system.

• 6 Strings : -

o 1. Inverter 1 / String 1 : 10 panels

o 2. Inverter 1 / String 2 : 11 panels

o 3. Inverter 1 / String 3 : 11 panels

o 4. Inverter 2 / String 4 : 13 panels

o 5. Inverter 2 / String 5 : 13 panels

o 6. Inverter 2 / String 6 : 14 panels

The proposed installation is comprised of 7 columns of Trina 250W panels mounted in landscape

orientation vertically secured with Grace Solar racking.

Trina Panels have been selected for their performance versus cost, Linear performance warranty,

durability in salt mist environments, company size and market exposure.

SMA 3 phase inverters have been selected as they are the market leader in inverters, have a strong

representation in Australia to support warranty claims or for technical device, due to their

scalability, monitoring and control functionality.

Grace Solar racking has been selected as it has proven to be well designed, meets all the

requirements of AS1170, has high strength to weight ratio, as well as being highly durable in salt

mist environments.

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Island Solar has reviewed the roofing on the Education centre, orientation of the roof, surrounding

shade and do not believe a this is a cost effective place to install additional panels.

• Roof appears to be much older where material and structural integrity is questionable,

particularly supporting additional weight

• Orientation would require the addition of a tilt kit which adds cost, weight & significant time

to the installation

• There are significant trees surrounding the lower roof impacting the solar/sun exposure

window

For these reasons no proposal is being put forward for this roof.

There are an additional 2-3 roofing areas which may be suitable, with tilt kits, for increasing the solar

PV installation size. These include the Group meeting room, passage way/change room facilities,

above the store room. All 3 would require tilt kits. No assessment has been done on these roofs as

the additional costs would include cabling, conduit, tilt kits which will mean the cost per watt for

installing here will be marginally higher.

Island Solar have composed a work method statement to cover all of the activities associated with

the proposed installation at the Koala Conservation Centre.

The nominated activities under this scope are as follows;

1. Installation of temporary stairwell to access roof area.

2. Installation of scaffolding planks, static line and temporary construction fencing

3. Preparation of working surface, cleaning of roof

4. Installation of PV racking

5. Installation of PV panels

6. Installation of conduit/DC solar cable

7. Installation of DC isolators, DC circuit breakers, DC connector box

8. Installation of Inverter/AC distribution board

9. Installation of conduit/AC cable

10. Testing of system

11. Site demobilisation

12. Completion of certificate of electrical safety, inspection, submission of application to

electricity retailer for grid connect. These activities will be completed by the responsible

designer.

13. Environmental controls

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What sort of panels should I buy? There are four main types of solar panel available, each with their own benefits. During the design and specification stage, your accredited designer will help you choose which type is the best to suit your needs:

1. Mono Crystalline (monocrystalline c-Si)

These panels are a proven technology that has been in use for over 50 years. They are commonly used where space is limited, or where there are high costs associated with installing large panels.

They have a very slow degradation, generally losing 0.25 - 0.5% per year.

2. Poly Crystalline (polycrystalline c-Si)

These panels are similar to Mono Crystalline panels, but the silicon used is Multi-Crystalline which is easier to make.

They are comparable to Mono Crystalline in performance and durability. Slightly more panels are required to produce a given amount of electricity.

3. Thin Film

Thin Film panels have been in production for over ten years. These panels are typically nearly double the size than the other panel varieties.

Research is continuing to improve the performance of Thin Film panels and to refine the manufacturing process. They respond well to slightly diffuse light and their efficiency does not drop on hot days.

The most common varieties of Thin Film panels are:

• Cadmium Telluride Thin-Film panels (CdTe)

• Copper Indium Gallium Selenide Thin-Film panels (CIGS)

• Amorphous silicon Thin-Film panels(a-Si)

Consumer guide to buying household solar panels (photovoltaic panels)

Victoria - connection flowchart

• Customer to do own research

• Customer finds a CEC Accredited Installer

• Installer / customer contacts Electricity Retailer to determine what tariffs are available

• Installer to obtain Network Connection Requirements/Guidelines from the Electricity Distributor

to be used for the design of the PV system

• Installer selects/designs a PV system to meet the customer’s requirements

• Customer completes Electricity Distributor forms and sends to Electricity Distributor. This may

constitute a connection agreement

• Electricity Distributor to approve Application to Connect

• System can be installed ready for connection but must remain in the locked off position until the

installation is inspected and approved and the meter change is complete

• Installer to send Electrical Work Request (EWR) to Electricity Retailer

• Electricity retailer to send EWR to Electricity Distributor

• EWR instigates Business-to-Business (B2B) Service Order Request from Electricity Retailer to

electricity distributor for meter installation

• Installer arranges for the solar PV system to be inspected by Energy Safe Victoria

• Installer provides a Certificate of Electrical Safety (CES) for the customer

• Installer sends a copy of the CES to the electricity retailer

• Electricity retailer sends a copy of the CES to the electricity distributor

• Meter is installed and solar PV system is connected to the grid

• Apply for any applicable Renewable Energy Certificates / Solar Credits

• Electricity Retailer will make the necessary changes to the Customer’s account.

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Safe• Electronic string fuse

and failure detection• Integrable DC overvoltage

protector (Type II)• String current monitoring

SUNNY TRIPOWER 10000TL / 12000TL / 15000TL / 17000TL The three-phase inverter for easy system designPacked full of pioneering technology: thanks to the new Optiflex technology with two MPP inputs and its very broad input voltage range, the three-phase Sunny Tripower is suited to almost any module configuration. In addition, it is highly flexible in terms of the plant design – right up to the megawatt range. The Sunny Tripower meets all the requirements for reactive power supply, utility interaction management and grid support, thus making a reliable contribution to grid management. The extensive Optiprotect safety concept, with its self-learning string failure detection, electronic string fuse and integrable DC overvoltage protector Type II, ensures maximum availability.

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Input (DC)Max. DC power (@ cos ϕ = 1) 10200 W 12250 W 15340 W 17410 WMax. DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V 1000 V 1000 VMPP voltage range 320 V – 800 V 380 V – 800 V 360 V – 800 V 400 V – 800 VDC nominal voltage 600 V 600 V 600 V 600VMin. DC voltage / start voltage 150 V / 188 V 150 V / 188 V 150 V / 188 V 150 V / 188 VMax. input current / per string A: 22 A, B: 11 A / 33 A A: 22 A, B: 11 A / 33 A A: 33 A, B: 11 A / 33 A A: 33 A, B: 11 A / 33 ANumber of MPP trackers / strings per MPP tracker 2 / A: 4, B: 1 2 / A: 4, B: 1 2 / A: 5, B: 1 2 / A: 5, B: 1Output (AC)AC nominal power (@ 230 V, 50 Hz) 10000 W 12000 W 15000 W 17000 WMax. AC apparent power 10000 VA 12000 VA 15000 VA 17000 VANominal AC voltage; range 3 / N / PE, 230 V / 400 V; 160 V – 280 VAC grid frequency; range 50, 60 Hz; –6 Hz, +5 Hz 50, 60 Hz; –6 Hz, +5 Hz 50, 60 Hz; –6 Hz, +5 Hz 50, 60 Hz; –6 Hz, +5 HzMax. output current 16 A 19.2 A 24 A 24.6 APower factor (cos ϕ) 0.8 leading ... 0.8 laggingPhase conductors / connection phases / power balancing 3 / 3 /— 3 / 3 /— 3 / 3 /— 3 / 3 /—Effi ciencyMax. effi ciency / Euro-eta 98.1 % / 97.7 % 98.1 % / 97.7 % 98.2 % / 97.8 % 98.2 % / 97.8 %Protection devicesDC reverse-polarity protection / reverse current protection ●/electronic ●/electronic ●/electronic ●/electronicESS switch-disconnector ● ● ● ●AC short circuit protection ● ● ● ●Ground fault monitoring ● ● ● ●Grid monitoring (SMA Grid Guard) ● ● ● ●Galvanically isolated / all-pole sensitive fault current monitoring unit —/● —/● —/● —/●DC overvoltage protector type II ○ ○ ○ ○String failure detection ● ● ● ●Protection class / overvoltage category I / III I / III I / III I / IIIGeneral dataDimensions (W / H / D) in mm 665 / 690 / 265 665 / 690 / 265 665 / 690 / 265 665 / 690 / 265Weight 65 kg 65 kg 65 kg 65 kgOperating temperature range –25 °C ... +60 °C –25 °C ... +60 °C –25 °C ... +60 °C –25 °C ... +60 °CNoise emission (typical) www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.com www.SMA-Solar.comInternal consumption (night) 1 W 1 W 1 W 1 WTopology transformerless transformerless transformerless transformerlessCooling concept OptiCool OptiCool OptiCool OptiCoolElectronics protection rating / connection area (as per IEC 60529) IP65 / IP54 IP65 / IP54 IP65 / IP54 IP65 / IP54Climatic category (per IEC 60721-3-4) 4K4H 4K4H 4K4H 4K4HFeaturesDC connection: SUNCLIX ● ● ● ●AC connection: screw terminal / spring-type terminal —/● —/● —/● —/●Display: text line / graphic —/● —/● —/● —/●Interfaces: RS485 / Bluetooth® ○/● ○/● ○/● ○/●Warranty: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 years ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○ ●/○/○/○/○Certificates and permits (more available on request) CE, VDE 0126-1-1, Enel-GUIDA*, G83/1-1, PPC, AS4777, EN 50438**, C10/C11, IEC 61727*

* In planning, ** Does not apply to all national deviations of EN 50438● Standard features ○ Optional features — Not availableProvisional data, as of February 2011 – data at nominal conditionsType designation STP 10000TL-10 STP 12000TL-10 STP 15000TL-10 STP 17000TL-10

Accessories

RS485 interface DM-485CB-10

DC overvoltage protector (type II), input ADCSPD KIT1-10

DC overvoltage protector (type II), inputs A and BDCSPD KIT2-10

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Founded in 1997, Trina Solar is one of the world’s leading PV companies. Since its iPo on the nYSe in 2006, Trina Solar has developed a vertically integrated business model, with in-house production of ingots, wafers, cells and solar panels in both mono and multicrystalline technologies. its manufacturing capacity for solar panels will be 2.4GW by the end of 2012, making it one of the largest solar manufacturers in the world. Trina Solar’s extensive portfolio includes panels for all kinds of applications- residential, utility, offgrid, BiPV as well as innovative system solutions.

With 20 branch offices around the world, Trina Solar is serving leading installers, distributors, utilities and developers in all major PV markets. Trina Solar is committed to driving down the cost of solar and making it more affordable for all.

Industry standard Trina Solar

Module can bear snow loads up to 5400Pa and wind loads up to 2400Pa

Guaranteed power output 0~+3%

high performance under low light conditionsCloudy days, mornings and evenings

Manufactured according to international Quality and environment Management System StandardsISO9001, ISO14001

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TSM-PC05A / TSM-PA05A The MoDule

DIMenSIOnS Of PV MODule TSM-PC/PA05AeleCTrICAl DATA @ STC TSM-250

PC/PA05ATSM-255 PC/PA05A

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Peak Power Watts-PMAX (Wp) 250 255 260

Power output Tolerance-PMAX (%) 0/+3 0/+3 0/+3

Maximum Power Voltage-VMP (V) 30.3 30.5 30.6

Maximum Power Current-iMPP (A) 8.27 8.37 8.50

open Circuit Voltage-VoC (V) 38.0 38.1 38.2

Short Circuit Current-iSC (A) 8.79 8.88 9.00

Module Efficiency ηm (%) 15.3 15.6 15.9

Values at Standard Test Conditions STC (Air Mass AM1.5, irradiance 1000W/m², Cell Temperature 25°C).Power measurement tolerance: ±3%

PACkAgIng COnfIgurATIOn

Modules per box: 24 pcs

Modules per 40’ container: 672 pcs

Average efficiency reduction of 4.5% at 200W/m2 according to en 60904-1.

I-V CurVeS Of PV MODule TSM-255 PC/PA05A

MAXIMuM rATIngS

operational Temperature -40~+85°C

Maximum System Voltage

1000V DC(ieC)/ 600V DC(ul)

Max Series Fuse Rating 15A

eleCTrICAl DATA @ nOCT TSM-250 PC/PA05A

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Maximum Power-PMAX (Wp) 183 186 190

Maximum Power Voltage-VMP (V) 27.3 27.4 27.5

Maximum Power Current-iMPP (A) 6.70 6.79 6.91

open Circuit Voltage (V)-VoC (V) 34.8 34.9 35.0

Short Circuit Current (A)-iSC (A) 6.99 7.11 7.20

noCT: irradiance at 800W/m², Ambient Temperature 20°C, Wind Speed 1m/s.Power measurement tolerance: ±3%

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Temperature Coefficient of VoC - 0.32%/°C

Temperature Coefficient of ISC 0.053%/°C

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Solar cells Multicrystalline 156 × 156mm (6 inches)

Cell orientation 60 cells (6 × 10)

Module dimensions 1650 × 992 × 40mm (64.95 × 39.05 × 1.57 inches)

Weight 19.5kg (43.0 lb)

Glass high transparency solar glass 3.2mm (0.13 inches)

Frame Anodized aluminium alloy

J-Box iP 65 rated

Cables Photovoltaic Technology cable 4.0mm² (0.006 inches²),1000mm (39.4 inches)

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3. Technical Specifications

3.1 Applications

Commercial and residential buildings

Marine applications and remote areas

3.2 Features

6005-T5 Aluminum extrusion

Innovated designed of the Tilt-in modules, which can be pre-assembly

with the clamp, make the installation easy and quick.

Suitable for difference conditions and the most solar panels at present

market.

Significantly higher strength-to-weight ratio than other framing products,

providing improved efficiency due to greater frame spans, inherent

corrosion resistance resulting in low ongoing maintenance and an

extended product life.

Complies with Australian/New Zealand Standard on Wind Actions,

AS/NZS1170.2.2011

Anodized finish

3.3 Material

Material Tensile strength

Ultimate Yield

6005-T5 Aluminum

Extruded 260MPa 240Mpa

Stainless Steel 304 635MPa 235MPa

Stainless Steel A2-70 700MPa 450Mpa

3.4. Installation condition

Roof slope 0° to 60°

Building height Up to 20m

Mounting structure Timber

Roof types Flat or pitched steel and tile

System angle Flushed with the roof

Note: if the condition is over the table list, please contact us to confirm.

Caution

Refer to the 

section “Designing 

Your System” 

before attempting 

installation. Failure 

to correctly 

establish the 

requirement of the 

proposed 

installation site is 

dangerous and will 

void the framing 

warranty. 

                                                                                                                                                             

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5. Components Description

GR Rail

hold each panel row

length can be customized

6005-T5 extruded aluminum

Standard Rail Length

808~826mm wide

panels

990~1020mm wide panels

2560mm

3405mm 4200mm

GR Rail Splice Kit

Extend GR Rail to any length as required by the

quantity or width of the solar panels

Inter Clamp Kit for Framed Modules

Fit between two panels

Fastened with a 6mm Allen key

Standard pre-assembly for the usual panels with

thickness 30, 35, 40, 46, 50, 57mm

End Clamp Kit for Framed Modules

Hold the edge of each end panels

Fastened with a 6mm Allen key

Standard pre-assembly for the usual panels with

thickness 30, 35, 40, 46, 50, 57mm

Adjustable End Clamp Kit

Hold the edge of each end panels

Fastened with a 6mm Allen key

Adjustable for the panels with thickness from

25~60mm

                                                                                                                                                             

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8. code-compliant AS/NZS 1170 planning

8.1 Determine the wind region of your installation site

Region Definition:

Wind regions are pre defined for all of Australia by Australian Standard 1170. The Wind Region has nothing

to do with surrounding topography or buildings.

• Most of Australia is designated Region A which indicates a Regional Ultimate Basic Wind Velocity of

45msec.

• Some areas are designated Region B (57msec). Local authorities will advise if this applies in your area.

• Region C areas (66msec) are generally referred to as Cyclonic and are generally limited to northern

coastal areas. Most Region C zones end 100km inland.

• Region D (80msec) Australia's worst Cyclonic Region between Carnarvon and Pardoo in Western

Australia.

8.2. Determine the height of the of your installation site

This document provides sufficient information for Grace solar system installation height less than 20

meters. If your installation site is more than 20 meters in height, please contact Grace solar to obtain

engineering data to support your installation.

 

                                                                                                                                   

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8.3 Determine Roof Installation Roof Areas

Grace solar system can be installed anywhere on a roof but fixing centers are required to be reduced at

ridges and edges. The diagram below shows the area of higher wind loadings within 0.2A and 0.2Bof a

roof edge ridge (where A and B are the planned dimension of the building).

Center Zone Edge Zone

The following table will help you determine the maximum rail support spacing for your project.

Also note that if the roof slope is less than 10 degree the reduction on spacing does not apply.

                                                                                                                                                             

Published Date      2012‐03‐07                                    13 / 21  

Solar Roof Mounting System Installation Manual

8.4 Determine the Maximum Rail Support Spacing

a. Please use the following table to determine the GR Rail support spacing for tile roof installations.

1970mm Long Panels fixed to Tiled Roof Installation

Height Region A (mm) Region B (mm) Region C (mm) Region D (mm)

Max area of

one panel 3.0m2 2.5m2 2.0m2 1.5m2

Roof Area Center

Zone

Edge

Zone

Center

Zone

Edge

Zone

Center

Zone

Edge

Zone

Center

Zone

Edge

Zone

5 Meters 2130 1500 1690 1200 1380 980 1080

10 Meters 1940 1370 1540 1090 1260 890 990

15 Meters 1840 1230 1460 980 1190 800 940

20 Meters 1740 1380 1130 890

The above figures are based on modules lengths of up to 1970mm, maximum weight of 15Kg/m2

1650mm modules requires 2 rails with fixing as per table above

The above spacing applies for fixing through thin sheet purlins (greater than 1.0mm thickness) or a

minimum embedment of 50mm into timber purlins.

Tile brackets should fixed to the rafter using two 12g mounting screws (M6x80mm)

For 35mm embedment into timber of fixings into 0.55mm thickness steel for regions A+B remain

unchanged. For regions C reduce the spacing by 15%. For region D reduce the spacing by 35%.

In case the wooden rafters/trusses you wish to mount on are too thin and the screws would be too

close to the edge of the rafters please pre-drill with a 3~4mm drill in order to avoid the splitting of the

timber ( or use the side mount roof hook).

 

b. Please use the following table to determine the base rail support spacing for Tin roof installations.

1970mm Long Panels fixed to Tin Roof Installation

Height Region A (mm) Region B (mm) Region C (mm) Region D (mm)

Max area of

one panel 3.0m2 2.5m2 2.0m2 1.5m2

Roof Area Center

Zone

Edge

Zone

Center

Zone

Edge

Zone

Center

Zone

Edge

Zone

Center

Zone

Edge

Zone

5 Meters 2130 1110 1390 690 940 470 580

10 Meters 1940 1010 1270 630 860 430 530

15 Meters 1840 950 1200 590 810 400 500

20 Meters 1740 1140 770 470

The above figures are based on modules lengths of up to 1970mm, maximum weight of 15Kg/m2

1650mm modules requires 2 rails with fixing as per table above

The above spacing applies for fixing through thin sheet purlins (greater than 0.75mm thickness) or a

minimum embedment of 50mm into timber purlins.

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Test Verification of Conformity

Applicant Name & Address : Trina Solar Limited No.2 Tian He Road, Electronics Park, New District, Changzhou, 213031

Manufacturer Name & Address : Same as the applicant

Product(s) Tested : Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic Module

Ratings and principal characteristics

: DC 1000V, Class of application A, Class II, Fire resistance Class C, Maximum over-current protection rating 15A

Model(s) : TSM-XXXPC14 series XXX: 250-290, in steps of 5, TSM-XXXPC05 series XXX: 200-240, in steps of 5

Brand name : Trina Solar

Relevant Standard(s) / Specification(s) / Directive(s)

: IEC 61701, First edition, 1995.3 Salt mist corrosion testing of photovoltaic (PV) modules

Verification Issuing Office Name & Address

: Intertek Testing Services Shanghai Building No.86, 1198 Qinzhou Road (North), Shanghai 200233, China

Verification Number : SH11050294-V1

Report Number(s) : SH11050294-001

NOTE 1: This verification is part of the full test report(s) and should be read in conjunction with it. This Verification is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek and its Client. Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Intertek assumes no liability to any party, other than to the Client in accordance with the agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this Verification. Only the Client is authorized to copy or distribute this Verification. Any use of the Intertek name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by Intertek. The observations and test results referenced from this Verification are relevant only to the sample tested. This Verification by itself does not imply that the material, product, or service is or has ever been under an Intertek certification program.

Leo Shi Manager

May 30, 2011

Intertek Testing Services Shanghai, Building No.86, 1198 Qinzhou Road (North), Caohejing Development Zone, Shanghai 200233, China Tel:86 21 6127 8200 Fax:86 21 6495 6263

On the basis of the referenced test report(s), the sample(s) of the below product has been found to comply with the relevant harmonized standard(s) to the directive(s) listed on this verification at the time the tests were carried out.

CERTIFICATE 14 July 2011 This is to certify that at the request of Grace Solar, Dome Consulting have reviewed the componentry used for the installation of Sunrack Solar Panels to existing roof structures. The elements which were to be checked include:

Ø Supporting panel rail Ø Mounting clips Ø Roof hooks Ø Adapters Ø Fixing screws and bolts.

The check included a review of Australia wide wind loading conditions including Cyclonic conditions, in accordance to AS1170.2 The general arrangement of the rails and supports for regions throughout Australia is to be provided by Grace Solar and to comply with Dome Consulting report of 13-04-2011 The review has determined that all the above mentioned supporting componentry was found to be acceptable. Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours faithfully, FOR & ON BEHALF OF DOME CONSULTING PTY LTD

Robert Cilia BE (Civil) RBP RPEQ TBP Director Our Ref: DCL10181 003

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PV Designer Report12/08/2012

For:

Koala Conservation CentreCafe Roof centre access vs worst aspect

Phillip Island, Vic 3922Australia

0405 821 596

By:

Brad RossIsland SolarPO Box 594

Cowes, Vic 3922Australia

0405 821 596

Session Design Summary:

Session Design Summary:

Name: Koala Conservation CentreLocation: 38.50 °S, 145.30 °EMinimum Temperature: 5.10 °CMaximum Temperature: 28.93 °C

Weather Properties:

Station Name: MeteonormData Source: MeteonormLocation: 38.50 °S, 145.30 °E

Design Result Chart:

Monthly Total AC kWh:

Month Koala ConservationCentre Cafe Centre Top

RoofAC (kWh)

Koala ConservationCentre Cafe Max

capacityAC (kWh)

Delta AC kWh Combined AC kWh

Jan 3016.9 2574.4 442.5 5591.3

Feb 2408.3 2048.7 359.6 4457.0

Mar 1695.4 1424.2 271.2 3119.5

Apr 800.9 659.4 141.4 1460.3

May 493.9 390.0 103.9 883.9

Jun 320.6 246.5 74.1 567.1

Jul 378.2 296.6 81.7 674.8

Aug 592.4 472.8 119.6 1065.3

Sep 1171.5 973.9 197.6 2145.4

Oct 2139.2 1813.1 326.1 3952.3

Nov 2584.6 2200.9 383.7 4785.5

Dec 2824.7 2408.1 416.6 5232.8

Annual 18426.7 15508.7 2918.0 33935.4

Koala Conservation Centre Cafe Centre Top Roof:

Design Properties:

Module Manufacturer: Trina SolarModule Model: TSM-260PA05AInverter Manufacturer: Power-OneInverter Model: PVI-6000-OUTD-US (240 V)(Due to spacing constraints, only the manufacturer and model of the first inverter is include in this report)Derate Factor: 0.81

Design Result Chart:

Month KoalaConservatio

n CentreCafe Centre

Top RoofAC (kWh)

Jan 3016.9

Feb 2408.3

Mar 1695.4

Apr 800.9

May 493.9

Jun 320.6

Jul 378.2

Aug 592.4

Sep 1171.5

Oct 2139.2

Nov 2584.6

Dec 2824.7

Annual 18426.7

Layout View:

Length: 14.09 mWidth: 13.59 mAzimuth: 110.00 °Slope: 8.00 °

Koala Conservation Centre Cafe Max capacity:

Design Properties:

Module Manufacturer: Trina SolarModule Model: TSM-260PA05AInverter Manufacturer: Power-OneInverter Model: PVI-6000-OUTD-US (240 V)(Due to spacing constraints, only the manufacturer and model of the first inverter is include in this report)Derate Factor: 0.81

Design Result Chart:

Month KoalaConservatio

n CentreCafe MaxcapacityAC (kWh)

Jan 2574.4

Feb 2048.7

Mar 1424.2

Apr 659.4

May 390.0

Jun 246.5

Jul 296.6

Aug 472.8

Sep 973.9

Oct 1813.1

Nov 2200.9

Dec 2408.1

Annual 15508.7

Layout View:

Length: 14.09 mWidth: 13.59 mAzimuth: 110.00 °Slope: 8.00 °

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PV Designer Report12/08/2012

For:

Koala Conservation Centre - 4 designsInformation Room Roof - 1 max panel 2 eight degree tile 3 max pnl with clearance 4 23 tilt

Phillip Island, Vic 3922Australia

03 5951 2821

By:

Brad RossIsland SolarPO Box 594

Cowes, Vic 3922Australia

0405 821 596

Session Design Summary:

Session Design Summary:

Name: KOALA INFO ROOF 2Location: 38.50 °S, 145.30 °EMinimum Temperature: 5.10 °CMaximum Temperature: 28.93 °C

Weather Properties:

Station Name: MeteonormData Source: MeteonormLocation: 38.50 °S, 145.30 °E

Design Result Chart:

Monthly Total AC kWh:

Month KoalaConservationCentre - Info

centreAC (kWh)

KoalaConservationCentre - Infocentre - Copy

AC (kWh)

KoalaConservationCentre - Info

centre - Copy (2)AC (kWh)

KoalaConservationCentre - Info

centre - Copy -Copy

AC (kWh)

Delta AC kWh Combined ACkWh

Jan 2804.6 1957.9 2428.3 1348.6 1456.0 8539.4

Feb 2506.7 1725.0 2172.3 1176.2 1330.5 7580.1

Mar 2177.9 1443.4 1883.8 957.9 1219.9 6463.0

Apr 1249.1 755.4 1076.0 443.5 805.6 3523.9

May 846.7 474.6 723.2 254.4 592.3 2298.9

Jun 730.5 365.8 624.6 171.2 559.3 1892.0

Jul 756.9 403.3 647.7 202.4 554.5 2010.3

Aug 1112.0 640.1 954.5 355.1 757.0 3061.7

Sep 1650.3 1080.6 1423.8 703.8 946.6 4858.5

Oct 2401.0 1664.5 2078.5 1155.2 1245.8 7299.3

Nov 2390.2 1691.3 2069.2 1183.8 1206.4 7334.6

Dec 2616.3 1835.0 2265.7 1263.0 1353.3 7979.9

Annual 21242.2 14036.8 18347.6 9215.1 12027.1 62841.8

Koala Conservation Centre - Info centre:

Design Properties:

Module Manufacturer: Trina SolarModule Model: TSM-260PA05AInverter Manufacturer: Power-OneInverter Model: PVI-6000-OUTD-US (240 V)(Due to spacing constraints, only the manufacturer and model of the first inverter is include in this report)Derate Factor: 0.81

Design Result Chart:

Month KoalaConservatio

n Centre -Info centreAC (kWh)

Jan 2804.6

Feb 2506.7

Mar 2177.9

Apr 1249.1

May 846.7

Jun 730.5

Jul 756.9

Aug 1112.0

Sep 1650.3

Oct 2401.0

Nov 2390.2

Dec 2616.3

Annual 21242.2

Layout View:

Length: 12.09 mWidth: 14.18 mAzimuth: 320.00 °Slope: 8.00 °

Koala Conservation Centre - Info centre - Copy:

Design Properties:

Module Manufacturer: Trina SolarModule Model: TSM-260PA05AInverter Manufacturer: Power-OneInverter Model: PVI-6000-OUTD-US (240 V)(Due to spacing constraints, only the manufacturer and model of the first inverter is include in this report)Derate Factor: 0.81

Design Result Chart:

Month KoalaConservatio

n Centre -Info centre -

CopyAC (kWh)

Jan 1957.9

Feb 1725.0

Mar 1443.4

Apr 755.4

May 474.6

Jun 365.8

Jul 403.3

Aug 640.1

Sep 1080.6

Oct 1664.5

Nov 1691.3

Dec 1835.0

Annual 14036.8

Layout View:

Length: 12.09 mWidth: 14.18 mAzimuth: 110.00 °Slope: 8.00 °

Koala Conservation Centre - Info centre - Copy (2):

Design Properties:

Module Manufacturer: Trina SolarModule Model: TSM-260PA05AInverter Manufacturer: Power-OneInverter Model: PVI-6000-OUTD-US (240 V)(Due to spacing constraints, only the manufacturer and model of the first inverter is include in this report)Derate Factor: 0.81

Design Result Chart:

Month KoalaConservatio

n Centre -Info centre -

Copy (2)AC (kWh)

Jan 2428.3

Feb 2172.3

Mar 1883.8

Apr 1076.0

May 723.2

Jun 624.6

Jul 647.7

Aug 954.5

Sep 1423.8

Oct 2078.5

Nov 2069.2

Dec 2265.7

Annual 18347.6

Layout View:

Length: 12.09 mWidth: 14.18 mAzimuth: 320.00 °Slope: 8.00 °

Koala Conservation Centre - Info centre - Copy - Copy:

Design Properties:

Module Manufacturer: Trina SolarModule Model: TSM-260PA05AInverter Manufacturer: Power-OneInverter Model: PVI-6000-OUTD-US (240 V)(Due to spacing constraints, only the manufacturer and model of the first inverter is include in this report)Derate Factor: 0.81

Design Result Chart:

Month KoalaConservatio

n Centre -Info centre -Copy - Copy

AC (kWh)

Jan 1348.6

Feb 1176.2

Mar 957.9

Apr 443.5

May 254.4

Jun 171.2

Jul 202.4

Aug 355.1

Sep 703.8

Oct 1155.2

Nov 1183.8

Dec 1263.0

Annual 9215.1

Layout View:

Length: 12.09 mWidth: 14.18 mAzimuth: 110.00 °Slope: 23.00 °

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LIMITED  WARRANTY FOR TRINA SOLAR BRAND CRYSTALLINE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES                                                                

PS‐M‐0020  Rev. K  July 20, 2011 

 

 

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Limited Warranty 

 

Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd  (“Trina Solar”) hereby grants the following Limited Warranty to the  first customer  installing  (for  its own use)  (the  "Buyer") any of  the  specified  (and no other) brand models of 

(i) solar photovoltaic modules including factory assembled junction box and cables, and  

(ii)  mounting products including factory assembled basic hardware  if any,  

listed below (the “Products”): 

1) Warranted Products 

This Limited Warranty shall only apply to the following Products: 

a) Polycrystalline Products 

 

TSM‐***PA03, TSM‐***PA03.05; TSM‐***PA05, TSM‐***PA05.05, TSM‐***PA05.08; TSM‐***PA14 

 

TSM‐***PC03, TSM‐***PC03.05; TSM‐***PC05, TSM‐***PC05.01, TSM‐***PC05.05, TSM‐

***PC05.08; TSM‐***PC14 

 

b) Monocrystalline Products 

 

TSM‐***DA01,  TSM‐***DA01.05;  TSM‐***DA01A,  TSM‐***DA01A.05,  TSM‐***DA01A.08;  TSM‐

***DA03, TSM‐***DA03.05; TSM‐***DA05, TSM‐***DA05.05;  TSM‐***DA80, TSM‐***DA80.08 

 

TSM‐***DC01,  TSM‐***DC01.01,  TSM‐***DC01.05;  TSM‐***DC01A,  TSM‐***DC01A.05,  TSM‐

DC01A.08; TSM‐***DC03, TSM‐***DC03.05; TSM‐***DC05, TSM‐***DC05.05; TSM‐***DC80, TSM‐

***DC80.08 

 

TSM‐***DC37, TSM‐***DC39, TSM‐***DC41‐L, TSM‐***DC41‐R, TSM‐***DC43‐L, TSM‐***DC43‐R, 

TSM‐***DC45‐L,  TSM‐***DC45‐R,  TSR‐***DC51,  TSR‐***DC52,  TSR‐***DC53,  TSR‐***DC54,  TSR‐

***DC55 

 

Note: The “***” placeholder  stands  in each  case  for  the power  indication  set out  in  the  relevant 

Product Data Sheet (for example “TSM‐220PC05”). 

 

 

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PS‐M‐0020  Rev. K  July 20, 2011 

 

 

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c) Mounting Products 

 

Trinamount I, Trinamount II and Trinamount III.  

2) Warranty   a) 10 Year Limited Product Warranty Trina  Solar warrants  that  for  a  period  of  ten  years  commencing  on  the Warranty  Start Date  (as defined below) the Product(s)  

will be  free  from defects  in design, material, workmanship or manufacture that materially impede their functioning, and  

will conform to the specifications and the drawings applicable thereto. 

Any deterioration  in appearance of  the product,  including any scratches, stains, mechanical wear, rust, mold,  optical  deterioration  ‐  but  excluding  any  deterioration  in  color‐,  and  other  changes, which occur after delivery to Buyer shall not qualify as a defect hereunder, if and to the extent such deterioration does not result in a material impairment of the functioning of the product. A claim in the  event  of  glass  breakage  arises  only  to  the  extent  that  there was  no  external  cause  of  the breakage. 

b) 25 Year Limited Power Output Warranty   In  addition,  Trina  Solar warrants  that  for  a  period  of  twenty‐five  years  commencing  on  the Warranty Start Date loss of power output of the nominal power output specified in the relevant Product Data Sheet and measured at Standard Test Conditions (STC) for the Product(s) shall not exceed 

 

For Polycrystalline Products (as defined  in Sec. 1 a): 2.5 % in the first year, thereafter 0.7% per year, ending with 80.7% in the 25th year after the Warranty Start Date,   

For Monocrystalline  Products  (as  defined  in  Sec.  1  b):  3.5 %  in  the  first  year,  thereafter 0.68% per year, ending with 80.18% in the 25th year after the Warranty Start Date. 

 3) Warranty Start Date 

The Warranty Start Date shall be defined as the date of delivery of the Product(s) to the Buyer or 12 months after the date of Product(s) dispatch from Trina Solar sites, whichever date is earlier.    

4) Exclusions and Limitations The aforementioned “Limited Warranty” does not apply to any Products which have been subjected to a) Modification, improper installation, misuse, abuse, neglect or accident; b) Non‐Observance of Trina Solar’s installation manual; c) Service or repair by unqualified service technicians or service technicians not approved by Trina 

Solar; 

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d) the Product's  type, nameplate or module  serial number  is  changed,  erased or made  illegible (other than by any act or omission of Trina Solar); 

e) the Product’s  installation  in  a mobile device  (except photovoltaic  tracking  system) or marine environment; 

f) exposure to  improper voltage or power surges or abnormal environmental conditions (such as acid rain or other pollution); 

g) defective components in the construction on which the module is mounted; h) exposure to mold discoloration or similar external effects; i) exposure to any of the following: extreme thermal or environmental conditions or rapid changes 

in  such  conditions,  corrosion,  oxidation,  unauthorized  modifications  or  connections, unauthorized opening,  servicing by use of unauthorized spare parts, accident,  force of nature (such as  lightning  strike, earthquake),  influence  from  chemical products or other acts beyond Trina Solar’s reasonable control (including damage by fire, flood, etc.) 

j) use of the Products in such a manner as to infringe Trina Solar`s or any third party`s intellectual property rights (e.g. patents, trademarks).  

5) Repair, Replacement or Refund Remedy a) As Buyer’s sole and exclusive  remedy under  this Limited Warranty, Trina Solar will,  in  its sole 

discretion, either, with regard to the applicable Product  (or component thereof  in the case of Mounting Product): i) refund the then current market price of the relevant new Product(s) ;  ii) repair the defective Product(s) at no charge (subject to the following paragraph); or iii) replace the defective Product(s) or part thereof by a new or remanufactured equivalent at 

no charge (subject of the following paragraph). In the event that Trina Solar opts for options (ii) or (iii), Trina Solar shall bear all  insurance and transportation charges (except air freight), customs clearance and any other costs for returning the  defective  Product(s)  to  Trina  Solar  and  shipping  the  repaired  or  replaced  Product(s)  to Buyer. The costs and expenses for their removal, installation or reinstallation shall remain with Buyer.    

b) The warranty period(s) as defined in Sec. 2 a) and b) shall not extend or renew upon the repair or  replacement  of  a  defective  Product  by  Trina  Solar.  The  warranty  period  for  replaced  or repaired Product(s) is the remainder of the warranty on the original new Product(s).  

c) All other  claims under  this  Limited Warranty  against Trina  Solar  shall be excluded. Under no circumstances  will  Trina  Solar  be  responsible  for  any  special,  incidental  or  consequential damages (including  loss of profits, harm to goodwill or business reputation, or delay damages) whether such claims are based  in contract, warranty, negligence or strict  tort.   This exclusion applies even if the remedies set forth below herein are deemed to have failed of their essential purpose, to the extent permissible by law.   

d) YOU MAY HAVE SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS OUTSIDE THIS WARRANTY, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT AFFECT 

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Address: No.2 Trina Road, Trina PV Industrial Park, New District, Changzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. China, 213031 

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AND  ADDITIONAL  RIGHTS  YOU HAVE UNDER  LAWS  IN  YOUR  JURISDICTION GOVERNING  THE SALE  OF  CONSUMER  GOODS,  INCLUDING  WITHOUT  LIMITATION,  NATIONAL  LAWS IMPLEMENTING EC DIRECTIVE 99/44 OR PURSUANT TO THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT. SOME  STATES  DO  NOT  ALLOW  THE  EXCLUSION  OR  LIMITATION  OF  INCIDENTIAL  OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT MAY NOT APPLY.  

6) Rights and Remedies against Third Parties This Limited Warranty shall be construed as a separate warranty and  independent from any other contractual arrangement with third parties relating to the Product(s).  It shall not affect any rights, obligations  and  remedies  of  the  Buyer,  if  any, with  regard  to  third  parties  for  defects  or  non‐conformity  or  non‐compliance  of  the  Products,  notwithstanding  its  legal  basis.  The  rights  and remedies provided hereunder are in addition to any other rights and remedies against third parties to which Buyer may be entitled by agreements with such third parties or by law.  

7) Term This  Limited Warranty  shall have a  fixed  term of 25 years,  commencing upon  the Warranty Start Date.   

8) Claims Procedure, Notice Periods, Expiration of Warranty Claims and Limitations. a) Buyer  shall  notify  Trina  Solar  immediately  after  discovery  of  any  claim  under  this  Limited 

Warranty by letter, facsimile or e‐mail to  

Customer Support Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Company Limited  No. 2 Trina Road, Trina PV Industrial Park, New District, Changzhou, Jiangsu, P. R. China, 213031 T +86 519 8548 2008 F +86 519 8517 6021 E‐mail: aftersales@trinasolar.com 

 specifying  each  alleged  claim  including  evidence of  the  claims  and  the  serial numbers of  the  Product(s) at issue.  

b) Any dispute on technical facts relating to claims brought under this Limited Warranty for defects of Products shall be determined by expert determination. Trina Solar and the Buyer will, at Trina Solar's request, appoint as independent expert and appraiser a reputable researcher from a first‐class  international  test‐institute  such  as  Fraunhofer  ISE  in  Freiburg/  Germany,  TÜV  Rheinland  in 

Cologne/ Germany or ASU Arizona State University (“Technical Expert”).  The determination by such Technical Expert shall be  final, conclusive, binding and enforceable  in any proceeding brought hereunder. The Technical Expert  shall  (i) act as an expert;    (ii) allow  the parties a  reasonable opportunity  to  make  representations  and  counter‐representations;  (iii)  take  those representations and counter‐representations  into account; and (iv)    if required by either party 

CHANGZHOU TRINA SOLAR ENERGY CO.,LTD 

LIMITED  WARRANTY FOR TRINA SOLAR BRAND CRYSTALLINE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES                                                                

PS‐M‐0020  Rev. K  July 20, 2011 

 

 

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give written  reasons  for  his  or  her    determination.  The  award  of  the  expert  shall  be  final, conclusive and binding on the parties, and the expert will be entitled to include in the award the costs of  the  reference  to  the expert and of  the expert’s determination  (including  the expert’s own fees and expenses and the legal and other costs of the parties).  

c) Any claim  for breach of  this Limited Warranty must be brought within  three  (3) months after discovery of the breach.  

d) The  return of any defective Product(s) will not be accepted unless prior written authorization has been given by Trina Solar. 

 9) Force Majeure 

Trina Solar shall not be  responsible or  liable  in any way  to  the Buyer  for any non‐performance or delay  in performance under  this Limited   Warranty due  to occurrences of  force majeure  such as,  war, riots, strikes, unavailability of suitable and sufficient labor, material, or capacity or technical or yield  failures  and  any  unforeseen  event  beyond  its  control,  including,  without  limitation,  any technological or physical event or  condition which  is not  reasonably known or understood at  the time of the sale of the defective Product(s) or the notification of the relevant warranty claim under this Limited  Warranty.  

10) Warranty Assignment This  Limited  Warranty  is  transferrable  when  the  Products  remain  installed  in  their  original installation location.  

11) Validity  This Limited Warranty shall apply to Product(s) delivered to Buyer from 20th of June 2011.   

12) No other Warranty Unless modified in a writing signed by an officer of Trina Solar, the Limited Warranty set forth herein  is the only express warranty (whether written or oral) by Trina Solar applicable to the Products and no one is authorized to restrict, expand or otherwise modify this Limited Warranty.  

13) Miscellaneous  If any provision of this Limited Warranty  is held  invalid, unenforceable or contrary to  law then the validity of the remaining provisions of this Limited Warranty shall remain in full force and effect.  

Warranty extension for communications productsto 10 years

Sunny WebBox Euro 100,- 2)

Sunny Boy Control (Light, Plus) Euro 100,- 2)

Sunny Matrix Euro 200,- 2)

Ordering an SMA Factory Warranty ExtensionOrder fax no. +49 561/9522-4700, E-Mail: order-garantie@sma.deI hereby order an SMA factory warranty extension under the following conditions:

Within the 5 year term of the SMA factory warranty, from the date of purchase by the end customer, an extension of this SMA factory warranty is possible (except for Sunny Island 4500, i.e. 2 years). SMA reserves itself the right to modify the prices. The legal guaranty obligation of the seller of your device is not affected by this warranty and remains fully valid for 24 months from the date of delivery.

Invoice Recipient: Delivery address:(if differing from invoice recipient)

Last name First name Last name First name

Company Company

VAT No.*) Street/No.

Street/No. Zip code/City

Zip code/City Inverter Type Series No. (10 characters)

Telephone no. in case of further questions Inverter Type Series No. (10 characters)

Email Inverter Type Series No. (10 characters)

Signature of customer / invoice recipient Inverter Type Series No. (10 characters)

Warranty extension for Sunny Island 4500to 5 years

Sunny Island 4500 Euro 350,- 2)

You will receive an according warranty certifi cate. *)Please enter VAT No. for all European countries (except Germany and France). For France, enter the TVA No. instead.

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1)The specifi ed kW are based on the nominal AC power per device.

2)All listed prices are exclusive of VAT.

Warranty extension for Sunny Boy, Sunny Mini Central, Sunny Tripower, Sunny Island (except Sunny Island 4500), Sunny Backup, Windy Boy, SmartLoad

to 10 years to 15 years to 20 years to 25 years 0 kW to < 4 kW1) Euro 300,- 2) Euro 600,- 2) Euro 900,- 2) Euro 1,800,- 2)

4 kW to < 9 kW1) Euro 450,- 2) Euro 900,- 2) Euro 1,350,- 2) Euro 2,700,- 2)

9 kW to < 12 kW1) Euro 600,- 2) Euro 1,200,- 2) Euro 1,800,- 2) Euro 3,600,- 2)

12 kW to < 20 kW1) Euro 750,- 2) Euro 1,500,- 2) Euro 2,250,- 2) Euro 4,500,- 2)

SMA Solar Technology AG | Sonnenallee 1 | 34266 Niestetal | GermanyPhone: +49 561 9522-0 | Fax: +49 561 9522-100 | Internet: www.SMA.de | E-mail: info@SMA.deRegister court: Amtsgericht Kassel HRB 3972

Warranty ConditionsIf a device becomes defective during the agreed SMA factory warranty period and provided that it will not be impossible or unreasonable, the device will be, as selected by SMA, • repaired by SMA, or • repaired on-site, or • exchanged for a replacement device of equivalent value according to model and age.In the latter case, the remainder of the warranty entitlement will be transferred to the replacement device. In this case, you do not receive a new certifi cate since your entitlement is documented at SMA. Excessiveness in the meaning above exists in particular if the cost of the measures for SMA would be unreasonable • in view of the value that the device would have without the defect, • taking into account the signifi cance of the defect, and • after consideration of alternative workaround possibilities that SMA customers could revert to without signifi cant

inconvenience.The factory warranty includes the costs of SMA for work and material for the restoration of faultless functioning in SMA's factory or for on-site repair work by SMA personnel. All other costs, particularly shipping costs, travel, and accommodation costs of SMA personnel for on-site repairs as well as costs of the customer's own employees are not included in the factory warranty. With the installation of devices for private use by natural persons in the EU region, Switzerland, Australia, China, Korea, Croatia, New Zealand, Norway and the US, the factory warranty also includes shipping costs or travel and accommodation costs of SMA service personnel for on-site repairs. If this point of installation is located outside the above mentioned countries or in overseas locations of these countries, no shipping, travel, or accommodation costs will be borne. To determine the warranty entitlement, please submit a copy of the purchasing invoice or a copy of the warranty certifi cate, if necessary including the receipt of the warranty extension. The type plate on the device must be completely legible. Otherwise, SMA is entitled to refuse to provide warranty services. Please report defective devices with a brief error description to our SMA Serviceline. If we agree to a replacement, we generally send an equivalent replacement device, packaged appropriately for transport, within 2 working days. The defective device is to be packed in this transport packaging for return transport to SMA. All warranty services are free of charge only if the course of action was agreed with SMA in advance.

Scope of the Factory WarrantyThe factory warranty does not cover damages that occur due to the following reasons: • Transport damage • Incorrect installation or commissioning • Failure to observe the user manual, the installation guide, and the maintenance regulations • Modifi cations, changes, or attempted repairs • Incorrect use or inappropriate operation • Insuffi cient ventilation of the device • Failure to observe the applicable safety regulations (VDE standards, etc.) • Force majeure (e.g., lightning, overvoltage, storm, fi re) Neither does it cover cosmetic defects which do not infl uence the energy production.Claims that go beyond the rights cited in the warranty conditions, in particular claims for compensation for direct or indirect damages arising from the defective device, for compensation for costs arising from disassembly and installation, or loss of profi ts are not covered by the factory warranty, insofar SMA is not subject to statutory liability. In such cases, please contact the company that sold you the device. Possible claims in accordance with the law on product liability remain unaffected.SMA Solar Technology AG Sonnenallee 1 34266 Niestetal, Germany

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10. Warranty

Xiamen Grace Solar Technology Co., Ltd. warrants that its Grace Solar Panel Mounting System is free from defects 

in materials and workmanship for a period of 10 years from the date on which the Frame is purchased from Grace 

Solar, on the terms set out in this warranty. 

In the event that the Frame does not conform to this warranty during the Warranty Period, Grace Solar will, at its 

option, either repair or replace the Frame or pay the cost of having the Frame repaired or replaced. To the extent 

permitted by law, Grace Solar‘s total liability under this warranty will in no circumstances exceed the repair or 

replacement of the Frame or payment of the cost of having the Frame repaired or replaced. In the event of 

replacement of the Frame, any remaining part of the Warranty Period will be transferred to the replacement 

Frame.   

This warranty will not apply to any defect or damage to the Frame arising directly or indirectly from:   

1. Shipment or storage of the Frame;   

2. Improper installation, maintenance, repair or use of the Frame;   

3. Normal wear and tear;   

4. Misuse, neglect, abuse, accidental damage or modification to the Frame;   

5. Failure to observe the instructions set out in the System Manual; or   

6. Power failure, power surges, lightning, fire, explosion, flood, extreme weather conditions, environmental 

disasters or other causes outside Grace Solar’s control, as determined by Grace Solar in its sole discretion.   

This warranty does not cover, and under no circumstances will Grace Solar be liable for, any costs associated with 

the removal, shipping, handling or re‐installation of the Frame or the costs of sending personnel to any site to 

repair or replace the Frame.   

This warranty is only provided to the original purchaser of the Grace Solar panels mounting system (Purchaser) or, 

where the Purchaser is an installer or builder who on‐supplies the Frame to another party, to that other party 

(End‐User). This warranty is not transferable.       

Where an End‐User wants make a claim under this warranty, the End‐User must in the first instance contact the 

installer or builder from whom the Frame was purchased.   

This warranty will not apply to any claims received by Grace Solar after the expiration of the Warranty Period.       

Grace Solar makes no warranties, express or implied, other than the warranties made herein, and specifically 

disclaim all other warranties, representations and conditions to the extent permitted by law. To the extent 

permitted by law, in no circumstances will Grace Solar be liable for direct, indirect, special or consequential 

damages arising from a defective Frame or for any damage or injury to persons or property. Grace Solar’s 

aggregate liability, if any, in damages or otherwise, will not exceed the invoice value of the Frame at the time of 

purchase from Grace Solar.   

Any provision contained in this warranty which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction will be deemed to 

be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability and will not invalidate the remaining provisions 

nor affect the validity or enforceability of that provision in any other jurisdiction.   

 

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Station Identification

City: Melbourne

Country/Province: AUS

Latitude: 37.67° S

Longitude: 144.83° E

Elevation: 141 m

Weather Data: IWEC

PV System Specifications

DC Rating: 18.0 kW

DC to AC Derate Factor: 0.770

AC Rating: 13.9 kW

Array Type: Fixed Tilt

Array Tilt: 8.0°

Array Azimuth: 320.0°

Energy Specifications

Energy Cost: 0.2800 AB/kWh

Results

Month

Solar

Radiation

(kWh/m2/day)

AC

Energy(kWh)

Energy

Value(AB)

1 7.03 2825 791.00

2 6.27 2252 630.56

3 5.18 2057 575.96

4 3.57 1404 393.12

5 2.35 946 264.88

6 1.75 673 188.44

7 2.11 861 241.08

8 2.99 1255 351.40

9 4.31 1743 488.04

10 5.50 2268 635.04

11 6.62 2623 734.44

12 6.50 2600 728.00

Year 4.51 21509 6022.52

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Station Identification

City: Melbourne

Country/Province: AUS

Latitude: 37.67° S

Longitude: 144.83° E

Elevation: 141 m

Weather Data: IWEC

PV System Specifications

DC Rating: 19.5 kW

DC to AC Derate Factor: 0.770

AC Rating: 15.0 kW

Array Type: Fixed Tilt

Array Tilt: 8.0°

Array Azimuth: 110.0°

Energy Specifications

Energy Cost: 0.2800 AB/kWh

Results

Month

Solar

Radiation

(kWh/m2/day)

AC

Energy(kWh)

Energy

Value(AB)

1 6.83 2974 832.72

2 5.97 2329 652.12

3 4.72 2023 566.44

4 3.19 1335 373.80

5 2.07 878 245.84

6 1.55 620 173.60

7 1.85 787 220.36

8 2.65 1173 328.44

9 3.96 1734 485.52

10 5.22 2331 652.68

11 6.47 2787 780.36

12 6.36 2763 773.64

Year 4.23 21735 6085.80

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7.6 MELBOURNE

Plane Azimuth (degrees)

Plane Inclination (degrees)

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

0 86% 93% 98% 100% 100% 98% 93% 86% 77% 67%

10 86% 92% 97% 99% 99% 97% 92% 85% 77% 67%

20 86% 92% 96% 99% 98% 96% 91% 84% 76% 67%

30 86% 92% 95% 97% 96% 94% 89% 83% 75% 66%

40 86% 91% 94% 95% 95% 92% 87% 81% 74% 65%

50 86% 90% 92% 93% 92% 89% 85% 79% 71% 63%

60 86% 89% 91% 91% 89% 86% 81% 76% 69% 61%

70 86% 88% 89% 88% 86% 82% 78% 73% 66% 59%

80 86% 87% 87% 85% 82% 78% 74% 68% 63% 56%

90 86% 85% 84% 82% 78% 74% 70% 64% 59% 53%

100 86% 84% 82% 78% 74% 70% 65% 60% 55% 49%

110 86% 84% 80% 75% 71% 65% 61% 56% 50% 45%

120 86% 82% 78% 72% 67% 61% 56% 51% 46% 42%

130 86% 81% 76% 69% 63% 57% 51% 46% 42% 37%

140 86% 81% 74% 67% 59% 53% 47% 42% 38% 34%

150 86% 80% 73% 65% 57% 49% 43% 38% 35% 31%

160 86% 80% 72% 63% 54% 47% 40% 35% 32% 29%

170 86% 80% 71% 63% 54% 46% 39% 33% 29% 27%

180 86% 80% 71% 62% 54% 46% 39% 33% 29% 27%

190 86% 80% 72% 63% 54% 47% 40% 33% 30% 28%

200 86% 80% 73% 64% 56% 49% 42% 36% 33% 30%

210 86% 81% 74% 66% 58% 51% 45% 40% 36% 33%

220 86% 81% 75% 68% 62% 55% 50% 44% 40% 36%

230 86% 82% 77% 71% 65% 60% 54% 49% 44% 40%

240 86% 83% 80% 75% 70% 64% 59% 54% 49% 44%

250 86% 84% 82% 78% 74% 69% 64% 59% 54% 49%

260 86% 85% 84% 81% 78% 74% 69% 64% 58% 53%

270 86% 87% 87% 85% 82% 78% 74% 68% 63% 56%

280 86% 88% 88% 88% 85% 82% 78% 73% 67% 59%

290 86% 89% 91% 91% 89% 86% 82% 76% 70% 62%

300 86% 90% 92% 93% 92% 89% 85% 80% 73% 64%

310 86% 91% 94% 95% 95% 92% 88% 82% 74% 66%

320 86% 92% 95% 97% 97% 95% 90% 84% 76% 67%

330 86% 92% 96% 99% 98% 96% 92% 85% 77% 68%

340 86% 92% 97% 99% 99% 97% 93% 86% 78% 68%

350 86% 93% 98% 100% 100% 98% 93% 87% 78% 67%

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tone

use

- H

opposite - O

adjacent - A

angle a°

Alt °Tilt °

SUN Altitude - Alt°at Winter Solstice

X

Y

True NORTH

PV module

Length

X = Sin Tilt ° x Length

Y = X x Cos ( azimuth angle )

Tan ( altitude angle )

PV Array row spacing …

I need to quote on a PV system on a flat roof.The PV modules will be on tilted frames facingtrue North to optimise energy production

How do I calculate the distance betweenPV Array rows to avoid winter mid-day shading ?

Remembering back to high school math classesthere was something called Trigonometry

NOW YOU HAVE A USE FOR IT

for any right angle triangle …if you know one angle and the length of any sideyou can calculate the length of the other two sides.

Cos a° = A / HSin a° = O / HTan a° = O / A

refer to the diagram below

1. You know the length of the PV module- from the manufacturers data -

and you have selected the optimum tilt angle.e.g. 1600mm and 30°

2. You then calculate height X

e.g. Sin Tilt ° = X / 1600 … X = Sin 30° x 1600mm= 0.5 x 1600 = 800mm

It is recommended that the row spacing avoidsshading between 10:00am and 2:00pm atthe Winter Solstice ( ~ June 22 )

refer to Table 1 on page 2.

3. the minimum spacing (Y) between rows can nowbe determined …

Row spacing Y = X x Cos ( azimuth angle )Tan ( altitude angle )

e.g. The PV array is located in SYDNEY - Latitude 34°SAzimuth = 31° and Altitude = 26°

Y = X x Cos 31° / Tan 26° = 800mm x 1.757= 1406 mm

NOTE : This calculation gives the MINIMUMrow spacing to avoid 10:00am to 2:00pm shadingat the Winter solstice ( ~ June 22 )

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LAT. Azimuth Altitude Cos ( azimuth angle ) Location examples … LAT.° S ° E ° Tan ( altitude angle ) ° S

11 40 45 0.766 THURSDAY ISLAND 10.6

12 40 44 0.793 DARWIN 12.5

13 39 43 0.833

14 38 42 0.860 KATHERINE 14.5

15 38 42 0.875 COOKTOWN 15.5

16 37 41 0.919 KUNUNURRA 15.8

17 37 40 0.952 PORT DOUGLAS / CAIRNS 16.5 / 16.9

18 36 39 0.999 BROOME / HALLS CREEK 17.9 / 18.2

19 36 38 1.017 TOWNSVILLE 19.3

20 35 38 1.048 TENNANT CREEK / PORT HEDLAND 19.6 / 20.4

21 35 37 1.087 MT ISA / MACKAY 20.7 / 21.1

22 35 36 1.127 EXMOUTH / WINTON 21.9 / 22.4

23 34 35 1.184 LONGREACH / ROCKHAMPTON 23.4 / 23.4

24 34 34 1.229 ALICE SPRINGS / GLADSTONE 23.8 / 23.9

25 33 33 1.267 BUNDABERG 24.9

26 33 33 1.291 CHARLEVILLE / ROMA 26.4 / 26.4

27 33 32 1.342 BRISBANE 27.4

28 32 31 1.411 OODNADATTA / TOOWOOMBA 27.6

29 32 30 1.469 GERALDTON / LISMORE 28.8 / 28.8

30 32 29 1.530 GLEN INNES / COFFS HARBOUR 29.7 / 30.3

31 31 28 1.579 FORREST / KALGOORLIE 30.8 / 30.8

32 31 28 1.612 EUCLA / PERTH 31.7 / 31.9

33 31 27 1.682 CEDUNA / WILLIAMTOWN 32.1 / 32.8

34 31 26 1.757 SYDNEY / MILDURA 33.9 / 34.2

35 30 25 1.857ADELAIDE / ALBANYCANBERRA / WAGGA WAGGA

35.0 / 35.035.3 / 35.3

36 30 24 1.945 ALBURY / ECHUCA 36.1 / 36.1

37 30 23 2.040 HORSHAM VIC / SEYMOUR VIC 36.7 / 37.0

38 30 22 2.091MT GAMBIER / MELBOURNELAVERTON / SALE

37.7 / 37.837.9 / 38.1

39 --- BASS STRAIT ---

40 29 21 2.278 KING / FLINDERS ISLANDS 39.9 / 40.1

41 29 20 2.403 SMITHTON / DEVONPORT 40,8 / 41.2

42 29 19 2.540 LAUNCESTON / QUEENSTOWN 41.6 / 42.1

43 29 18 2.692 HOBART / GEEVESTON 42.8 / 43.2

… multiply by height X to obtain the minimum row spacing

Table 1 - Solar Azimuth and Altitude at 10:00 am on the Winter solstice ( ~ June 22 )

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