Preparing for the Installation Assessment

 Question 1.1

The paragraph below is an email to be sent to a customer for a large residential system. Fill up the blanks with the appropriate information.

 Question 1.2

The paragraph below is an email to be sent to a customer for a large residential system. Fill up the blanks with the appropriate information.

 Question 1.3

The paragraph below is an email to be sent to a customer for a large residential system. Fill up the blanks with the appropriate information.

 Question 2

An individual who only holds a grid-connect solar PV (GCPV) design accreditation can design a battery storage system which is connected to the grid.

True/False?

 Question 3.1

Shading may significantly impact the energy yield of a PV system, particularly if it consists of a single string (see image above). For each of the SLDs below, select the corresponding design method which mitigates shading.

Which design method mitigates shading for SLD-1?

 Question 3.2

Shading may significantly impact the energy yield of a PV system, particularly if it consists of a single string (see image above). For each of the SLDs below, select the corresponding design method which mitigates shading.

Which corresponding design method mitigates shading for SLD-2?

 Question 3.3

Shading may significantly impact the energy yield of a PV system, particularly if it consists of a single string (see image above). For each of the SLDs below, select the corresponding design method which mitigates shading.

Which corresponding design method mitigates shading for SLD-3?

 Question 4

Having less voltage drop will result in having an increased output from the PV system. There are multiple ways to achieve low voltage drop.
Which of the following is not an option to minimize the voltage drop in a PV system?

Select one:

 Question 5

In the absence of an installer during the entire installation of the system, there are three main stages that the installer has to attend at a minimum.

Select the THREE correct stages.

 Question 6.1

For each of the following tasks, identify which stakeholder is responsible.

Receive the information gathered by the site surveyor and prepare a detailed design in consultation with the site surveyor and the occupant.

 Question 6.2

For each of the following tasks, identify which stakeholder is responsible.

Complete the testing/commissioning information in the system manual and give the manual to the occupant.

 Question 6.3

For each of the following tasks, identify which stakeholder is responsible.

Consult with the occupant to determine the requirements/drivers for installing a system.

 Question 6.4

For each of the following tasks, identify which stakeholder is responsible.

Install the system according to the designer’s documentation.

 Question 6.5

For each of the following tasks, identify which stakeholder is responsible.

Contact the occupant to arrange a suitable time for the site survey.

 Question 6.6

For each of the following tasks, identify which stakeholder is responsible.

Prepare a System Manual to be given to the owner upon installation.

 Question 6.7

For each of the following tasks, identify which stakeholder is responsible.

Document all the information necessary for the detailed design to be prepared

 Question 6.8

For each of the following tasks, identify which stakeholder is responsible.

Identify and document all WHS issues for the site in order for control measures to be determined.

 Question 6.9

For each of the following tasks, identify which stakeholder is responsible.

Test and commission the system according to AS/NZS standards, DNSP (Distributed Network Service Provider) and industry (CEC) requirements.

 Question 6.10

For each of the following tasks, identify which stakeholder is responsible.

Prepare all required documentation and drawings for the installer.

 Question 7

Which solar panel mounting system will have the least environmental impact?

Choose one:

 Question 8.1

i) Can a grid-connected PV system be installed on a heritage site without a Development Application (DA) to the local council?

Yes/No

 Question 8.2

ii) Does a flush mounted system on a structurally sound building on a minor road typically require a Development Application (DA)?

Yes/No

 Question 9

In NSW, what is the maximum area a ground-mounted PV system can cover as an exempt development?

 Question 10

In NSW, what is the maximum energy storage capacity for a small-scale battery system to be an exempt development?

 Question 1

Organise the steps below on the installation process:

 Question 12.1

Match the following electrical symbols with their correct label.

 Question 12.2

Match the following electrical symbols with their correct label.

 Question 13

Which of the steps below require communication between the design/install team and the customer?

Select one: