Load Testing for Solar Farms

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Operators of newly constructed solar farms need to begin producing commercial power as quickly
as possible. Using load bank solutions to expedite the commissioning process helps EPC firms
meet production goals and end of the year tax incentives. When grid power is not available, load
testing is the best method of fully energizing a solar system to ensure it functions as intended
on schedule.

How should you conduct this type of load testing? Can you use the power grid for load testing
solar farms?

If the grid is unavailable and critical deadlines are approaching, you can still verify equipment and
system functionality.

• T
 he grid may be unavailable due to construction delays when you are ready to load test your
solar farm.

• T
 he utility’s engineering staff may be busy with other projects and are not able to perform an
interconnection witness test when you need them even if the grid infrastructure is complete.

• T
 he utility may require
prior load testing and
commissioning to prove your
system performance before
allowing you to connect to
the grid.

• W
 ith no control over the load
testing schedule, you may
not meet your contractual
obligations or tax incentive
deadlines. By delaying
commissioning, you extend
the time it takes to realize a
return on your investment
and potentially incur
significant financial
penalties.

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If you located your solar farm in a remote area and the utility has not completed installing transmission
lines, you must rely on load banks for testing. Load bank testing allows you to emulate the grid and test
your solar system to the fullest capacity, guaranteeing maximum performance of your assets.

Working with a load bank provider to conduct load testing for solar farms offers a viable alternative to
relying on an existing power grid. Even if the grid is available, load bank testing removes dependence on
the utility and keeps your project on schedule.

By using load banks for load testing your solar farm, you can:

• Eliminate your reliance on the power grid.

• Gain control over your load testing schedule and test at your convenience.

• Accelerate the time-to-revenue. Waiting for the grid can cost your operation extra time and money.

• M
 eet your contractual obligations and avoid penalties from utilities. You can supply power within the
agreed upon time frame.

• V
 alidate system performance by testing the complete system as installed. When you test to operational
specifications, you improve the reliability and availability of your operation.

• Energize your system to 100% of its rating to ensure all systems are operating correctly.

• Meet the federal and state qualifying deadlines for renewable energy production tax credits.

• L
 everage the trained technicians and specialized monitoring equipment of your load bank provider.
Working with a load bank provider helps you save on engineering labor.

• Troubleshoot your solar farm operation before you energize the system.

• Document test results and your solar farm’s adherence to IEEE 1547.1 interconnection test procedures.

Load testing for solar farms requires specialized expertise and flexible, reliable solutions. By partnering
with an experienced load bank provider, you can emulate the grid to complete your commissioning
project successfully.

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Load Bank Solutions Engineered
for Solar Farms
With both resistive and reactive solutions, ComRent offers the only fleet of load banks in the U.S. designed
for solar farms.

ComRent equipment delivers the variable, sustained loads required to meet the testing mandated by solar
farms. In fact, ComRent’s solutions have incurred zero failures on hundreds of renewable energy tests.

To help ensure the success of your solar farm load testing project, ComRent offers a complimentary
consultation to review your requirements and propose the right load bank solution for your application.
Contact us today, or give us a call at 888-881-7118 for more information on load banks and solar farms.

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