Annex 2: Technical Specifications For PV Plants

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ANNEX 2
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PV PLANTS
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INDEX
1. OBJECT ................................................................................................................................. 3
2. MAIN DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS ........................................................................................ 3
3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................................ 4
4. APPLICABLE REFERENCE DOCUMENTS AND REGULATIONS ......................................................... 5

5. BOP ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ............................................................................................... 5
6. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUPPLY AND CONSTRUCTION OF SYSTEMS .......................................... 6
7. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 6
8. GROUNDING, EQUIPOTENTIAL AND ANTI-LIGHTNING SYSTEMS .................................................. 7

9. CABLING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES ................................................................................... 10
10. CONNECTIONS TO CABINS .............................................................................................. 11
10.1. DELIVERY CABIN/ HV SUBSTATION .............................................................................. 11
10.2. CONVERSION UNIT CABIN .......................................................................................... 11
11. CONNECTIONS TO STRING BOXES/COMBINER BOXES ........................................................ 12

12. PRE-PARALLEL BOXES ..................................................................................................... 12
13. CABLEWAYS ................................................................................................................... 12

13.1. MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES .......................................................................................... 13
13.1.1. MV SPLICES AND TERMINATION ............................................................................ 14
13.2. LOW VOLTAGE CABLES ............................................................................................... 15
13.2.1. SOLAR CABLES.................................................................................................... 15
13.3. SENSORS, CONTROL AND NETWORK SIGNALS CABLES AND CABLEWAYS ......................... 16
13.4. SINGLE MODE FIBRE OPTIC DUCT CABLE AND CONFIGURATION ..................................... 16
13.5. CRITERIA FOR CABLE SIZING ...................................................................................... 17
13.5.1. LV CABLE SIZING ................................................................................................ 18
13.5.2. MV CABLE SIZING ............................................................................................... 20
13.5.3. VOLTAGE DROP ................................................................................................... 22
13.6. CABLES INSTALLATION ............................................................................................... 23
14. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN ................................................................................................. 24
15. WARRANTY .................................................................................................................... 25

16. BATTERY LIMITS ............................................................................................................ 25
17. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................. 25
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1. OBJECT
The aim of this annex, as part of the General Technical Specification, is to facilitate the design and
installation of components and the works required for a fully operative PV system, with the exclusion of
the electrical cabins and all their equipment and accessories, PV modules and supporting structures,
string boxes, combiner boxes and all civil works.
2. MAIN DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

EGP Enel Green Power
Distributor Owner and/or manager of the utility power grid
Contractor or Mandated
The Party commissioned to provide a work/service
Company:
SoW Scope of Work
HV High Voltage
MV - MVP Medium Voltage - Medium Voltage Panel
LV - LVP Low Voltage - Low Voltage Panel
PPS Protected Power Sources (under UPS)
AC Alternating Current
DC Direct Current
TR - AST Power Transformer or Auxiliary Services Transformer
RCD Residual Current Device
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition system
Su - Inst Supply - Installation and connection
DSO Distribution System Operator
TSO Transmission System Operator
E&C EGP Engineering & Construction Unit
GMR Global Monitoring Room
HMI Human-Machine Interface
ICT EGP Information and Communication Technology Unit
O&M EGP Operation & Maintenance Unit
PI Plant Information system data storage server
PPC Power Plant Controller
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
RTU Remote Terminal Unit
Security Corporate Enel S.p.A. Acquisitions and Services function, Security Unit
Local unit Area/Country O&M Unit
IP International Protection
CEI Italian Electro-technical Committee (Italy)
EN European Norms/Standards
IEC International Electro-technical Commission
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ANSI American National Standards Institute (USA)
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NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (USA)

NEC National Electrical Code (USA)
ISO International Organization for Standardization
SANS South Africa National Standard (South Africa)
UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
CSA Canadian Standards Association (Canada)
ETL Electrical Testing Laboratories
PPE Personal Protection Equipment
PV String An electrical series of PV modules
PV Table/Cover A mechanical arrangement of PV modules
BOP Balance Of Plant
The Pre-Parallel Box is an electrical enclosure which allows PV strings to
Pre-Parallel Box be combined in parallel into a single DC source according to input
current of the String Box.
The String Box is an electrical enclosure which allows PV strings or Pre-
String Box Parallel Boxes to be combined in parallel into a single DC source
according to input current of the Combiner Box.
The Combiner Box is an electrical enclosure which allows PV strings or
Combiner Box String Boxes to be combined in parallel into a single DC source
according to the Inverter inputs.
CU Conversion Unit (Conversion Cabin)
IFC Issued For Construction
3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Below are listed all the attachments to the present document that shall be taken into account:
• D.24.XX.P.00000.00.003.XX SECTIONS AND DETAILS OF CABLE WAYS (TYPICAL);
• D.24.XX.P.00000.00.004.XX DETAIL CONNECTION STRING BOX (TYPICAL);
• D.24.XX.P.00000.00.005.XX CONNECTION GROUNDING SYSTEM (TYPICAL);
• D.24.XX.P.00000.11.001.XX PHOTOVOLTAIC FIELD LAYOUT AND STRING CONNECTION
(TYPICAL);
• H.24.XX.P.00000.00.006.XX DIAGRAM_EARTH;
• D.24.XX.P.00000.00.007.XX EARTH LAYOUT (TYPICAL).
“XX” is to be intended as the latest revision of the document.
The Contractor shall consider the last releases of the above documents attached.
In case of discordance between technical specifications, the Contractor shall consider what is written in
this technical specification.
The Contractor shall be compliant to the functional requirements, design criteria and system
configuration contained in this technical specification and its attachments. Where there is a conflict
between the requirements of this specification and the Contractor’s current standard
system/technology, this conflict shall be clearly reported as an exception in the Deviations/Exceptions
list, during the technical alignment process.
This technical specification defines the minimum performance level required.
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The Contractor may propose alternative improved modules.
4. APPLICABLE REFERENCE DOCUMENTS AND REGULATIONS

The Contractor shall comply with the latest version of EN, IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, CEI, SANS
norms/standards, legal requirements and regulations issued by local bodies or authorities at the date of
contract signature. In general, the Contractor shall refer to the norms and regulations as per the
General Technical Specification.
Where no specific regulations exist, the Contractor shall refer to the international norms and the
Technical Specifications provided by EGP. All equipment and components shall bear the EC mark in
conformity with EEC Directives, or the equivalent marks if supplied in countries other than Europe (e.g.
UL, NEC, CSA, ETL, etc.).
5. BOP ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

The PV plant will include at least the following BOP (Balance of Plant) electrical components (but not
limited to):
• MV cables between the conversion cabins;
• MV cables between the conversion cabins and the main MV Panel (inside the MV delivery cabin
in case of MV connection, inside the HV/MV substation control building in case of HV
connection);
• in case of MV connection, MV cables between the MV delivery cabin and the Point of Connection
(that could be potentially outside the PV Power Plant);
• LV DC solar cables from PV modules to string boxes (including pre-parallel boxes if the case);
• LV DC cables between string boxes and combiner boxes (LV DC cables between combiner boxes
and inverters are in the SoW of CU supplier);
• in case of active string boxes and string monitoring, LV AC cables between the LV switchboards
inside the conversion cabins and the string boxes, including all the necessary junction boxes
along the path (these LV AC lines are intended to feed the monitoring boards inside the string
boxes);
• in case of PV trackers (not self-powered solution), LV AC cables between the LV switchboards
inside the conversion cabins and the drive units of PV trackers, including all the necessary
junction boxes along the path;
• in case of active string boxes and string monitoring, signal cables between string boxes and
control units inside the conversion cabins;
• in case of PV trackers (not Wi-Fi communication solution), signal cables between PV trackers
and control units inside the conversion cabins;
• security systems (CCTV system, anti-theft system, anti-intrusion system, etc.), including all the
necessary power and signal cables;
• signal cables connecting the cabins (metering, etc.) with exclusion of fiber optic cable (see next
point);
• 24 core single-mode dielectric rodent-proof fiber optic cable (connecting all the cabins in a loop
configuration); fiber optic cable shall be installed into proper corrugate conduit;
• grounding and equipotential system (excluding the internal grounding system of the cabins);
• anti-lightning system;
• terminals for MV and LV cables;
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• Heat Shrink Joints or Cold Shrink Joints for MV cables, according to the required voltage level;
• all fiber optic terminals, connectors, patch cords and joints, compatible with the relevant patch
panels;
• LV AC cables between the MV delivery cabin (or HV/MV Substation) and the conversion cabins;
• meteorological monitoring units (described in EGP TS Annex 3, supply in the SoW of CU
supplier);
• wiring of the field sensors;
• wiring of the PV modules;
• string boxes and combiner boxes installation and wiring (described in EGP TS Annex 3, supply in
the SoW of CU supplier);
• fire-resistant, water-resistant and rodent-proof sealant/barrier for all cable conduits and cable
entries (i.e. Multiseal malt by MULTITECNO or similar); polyurethane foams are not allowed;
• labels for all cables and all equipment (pre-parallel boxes, string boxes, combiner boxes,
inverters, MV switchgears, MV cubicles, etc.), as per the EGP code specified hereafter; all labels
shall be UV-resistant, weather-proof and shall be printed on a hard support;
• PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) for the Operation & Maintenance activities according to the
specific risk assessment;
• warning signs providing information on prohibitions, obligations, dangers and safety; quantity
and type of warning equipment and signs shall be compliant with the current norms and
regulations of the specific country.
The requirements of this specification are binding and any change shall be agreed in advance with EGP.
6. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUPPLY AND CONSTRUCTION OF SYSTEMS

All components shall be installed in strict compliance with the supplier specifications and
recommendations, both for the installation and maintenance procedures and the equipment to be used.
The Contractor shall comply with the “Issued for Construction” drawings during all the phases of the
project. In case some unexpected situations arise during the construction phase that are not covered by
the IFC drawings, the Contractor shall follow the instructions provided by EGP and its representatives on
site. In case of any modifications or integrations, the Contractor shall provide all the markups on the
drawings prior to moving forward with the activities. However, a final revision should be submitted to
EGP in a timely manner.
During the works, the Contractor shall always keep an updated copy of the IFC drawings on site in
order to check the current progress of the work.
In case of any doubts on specifications/documents provided by EGP, the Contractor shall exercise
diligence and ask EGP for clarifications, explanations and eventually the authorization to implement
possible alternatives. The handover of the areas or sections of the plant will take place according to EGP
procedures.
7. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall comply with all local norms and laws for that specific country, instructions and
operational procedures issued by EGP. For Italy and rest of the European countries, the following
norms and laws as stated below have to be considered. Additionally, the Contractor shall comply with
the equivalent corresponding norms (as stated below) according to the location of the project.
• EN 50110-1/2 (CEI 11-48/49) “Operation of electrical installations”;
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• CEI 0-15 “Maintenance of the MV/LV electric substations of the final costumers/users” (only for
Italy);
• EN 50110-1:2014-01 (CEI 11-27) “Works on electrical installations”;
• CEI 0-10 “Electrical installations - Maintenance criteria” (only for Italy).
All devices and equipment for electrical risk assessment shall be properly sized according to their
application (nominal voltage, grounding fault, current and short-circuit duration).
All machineries, as well as the equipment used for carrying out the work, shall comply with the current
safety regulations for that country. In case of machineries and components made in foreign countries,
reference should be made to the regulations valid for that specific country (where the PV plant will be
installed), IEC norms, EN norms and EGP requirements.
All electrical installations shall guarantee Insulation Class II (Insulation Class II is valid only for Italy.
Equivalent insulation class should be identified and considered for other countries).
8. GROUNDING, EQUIPOTENTIAL AND ANTI-LIGHTNING SYSTEMS

The design of the grounding system of the PV plant shall take into account the contribution of the
electrical network fault currents, the tripping time of the electrical protections and the soil electrical
resistivity of the site according to IEEE 80 (considering an Human Person of 50 kg) and/or EN 50522
(“Earthing of power installations exceeding 1kV a.c.”). In a specific study made during the design
phase, shall be indicated:
• calculation of the supposed ground impedance;
• calculation of the admissible ground potential rise;
• layout of the ground grid including materials used, sections for laying, notes, fence and
components;
• drawings of typical connections to components;
• layout of the grounding system with sections for touch & step voltage calculations with graph
(the sections shall include all areas of the ground grid up to 3 meters outside the PV plant
fence);
• in case there are no values of soil resistivity available, the Supplier shall carry out at least one
measurement for each 2.5 MWp to be installed, but anyway at least 10 measurements in
accordance to EGP.
The grounding system shall be inside the fence area/perimeter. The ground grid and/or any other
metallic mass must be at least 5 meters far from the fence perimeter.
In case of HV connection, the HV/MV substation ground grid shall be interconnected with the PV plant
ground grid.
The design of the grounding system of the PV plant shall take into account the contribution of the HV
electrical network fault current (Ifg) and the PV plant (Iccpv) multiplied by 1.05 [(Ifg+Iccpv)*1.05].
Only if the distance between the HV/MV substation and the PV plant is higher than 6 times the diagonal
of the area of the HV/MV Substation, EGP may declare (by an its survey) that the two grounding
systems shall not be interconnected.
If the HV/MV substation grounding system and the PV plant grounding system are not interconnected,
the following prescriptions shall be respected:
• all MV, LV and signal cables shields shall be interrupted where the cables left/come out from the
grounding system;
• all digital and analog signal cables between the two grounding systems shall be galvanically
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insulated;
• it’s forbidden every electrical continuity of electrical mass/exposed-conductive-parts between
the PV plant and the HV/MV substation.
In case the fence is of metallic type (both PV plant and HV/MV substation), the following prescriptions
shall be respected:
• every 20 m the metallic fence must be insulated (refer to Annex1);
• the metallic fence must be locally grounded but not connected to the PV plant ground grid;
• one copper ground wire (min. cross-section area 50 mm², min. laying depth 0.5 m) for the
fence earthing shall be 1 meter outside the fence perimeter in a ring configuration and shall not
be connected to the main grounding system (it could be connected only if touch & step voltages
report points out dangerous voltages);
• if a ground wire goes below the fence, then the fence shall be of insulated type for minimum 2
meters on both the sides (for instance using insulated panels 2m left and 2m right from the
ground wire).
• in case HV/MV substation and PV plant grounding systems are interconnected, a direct buried
horizontal stranded copper cable, shall be installed outside the HV/MV substation area,
positioned at 1 meter from the fence perimeter in a ring type configuration.
According to the documents “D.24.XX.P.00000.00.005.XX_CONNECTION GROUNDING SYSTEM
(TYPICAL)”, “H.24.XX.P.00000.00.006.XX_DIAGRAM_EARTH” and “D.24.XX.P.00000.00.007.XX”, a list
of the main components for the PV plant grounding system to be installed is mentioned below:
• A direct buried horizontal stranded copper cable shall be appropriately sized (min. cross-section
area 50 mm²) according to the fault current (the highest possible value obtained from the grid
and the PV plant, multiplied by 1,05). This grounding cable shall be the only equipotential
connection among the electrical cabins and the support structures. This grounding cable shall
run inside the LV and MV cables trenches assuring that the safe distance is maintained as per
the norms and laws. Furthermore, the same grounding cable (min. cross-section area 50 mm²)
shall run at 1 meter from the metallic support structures in a ring type configuration;
• Metallic support structures shall be interconnected together with 35mm2 copper cables;
• Insulated copper cables (for the Italian norms, the Yellow/Green equipotential conductors) with
at least 25 mm² of cross-section area in order to connect all the metallic support structures and
all the electrical equipment in the field;
• The direct buried horizontal copper cables shall connect the grounding terminals of each cabin
including the HV/MV Substation and/or the cabins supplied by EGP.
The grounding system shall include the following elements for each cabin:
• 1 (one) direct buried ring grounding conductor (stranded copper cable) along the perimeter of
the buildings and sized according to the fault current of the system (see picture below);
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• 2 (two) diagonal conductors (stranded copper cable), as per the picture shown below, in order
to connect four points of the ring grounding system made of stranded copper as described
above;
• 4 (four) galvanized steel rods in the concrete manholes properly designed for the system fault
current with a minimum size of 50x50x5 mm and 2 m in length;
• 2 (two) grounding conductors (at least 50 mm² cross-section insulated conductors – in Italy the
yellow/green conductors) in order to connect the grounding collector for each room of the cabin.
Anyway, the Supplier must verify with a specific grounding system study if further
components/equipment are necessary in order to be compliant with the applicable norms and laws.
The Contractor shall supply and install connection accessories, stainless steel bolts, lugs and crimp
joints and all the components needed to complete the work as per the latest technical state of art.
The above mentioned components shall be designed and purchased according to the electrical
calculations. In case some of those components will be buried or casted in concrete, the Contractor
shall take a picture of the components before the casting and show the details of the installation for
approval by EGP. The Contractor shall carry out the proper grounding measures and prepare the
grounding calculation report, in compliance with local applicable laws and norms (in Italy, Decreto
Legislativo 462/01 and modifications and integrations), stamped and signed by a Professional Engineer
(PE). The measures shall be carried out taking into account the complete grounding system including
the cabin grounding system.
The Contractor shall assess the risk of a lightning strike and properly design an Anti-Lightning System
in order to protect the PV plant both during its construction and its operational life (approximately 30
years) in full compliance with local norms and laws. The international standard to be considered is the
IEC/EN 62305 (“Protection against lightning”).
The Contractor shall strictly comply with the requirements as per the module installation manual in
order to guarantee proper grounding of the modules.
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9. CABLING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES

According to the document “D.24.XX.P.00000.11.001.XX_PHOTOVOLTAIC FIELD LAYOUT AND STRING
CONNECTION (TYPICAL)”, this section will describe the procedures for the electrical connection of the
PV modules from the single PV module up to the combiner box:
• the connection in series of each PV module pre-wired cable terminal in order to arrange a PV
string;
• the connection in parallel of PV strings and/or pre-parallel boxes in order to arrange the
photovoltaic subfield. This connection includes the extension of cables and the string
terminations up to the string boxes and/or the pre-parallel boxes (in case of amorphous silicon
modules or similar). The cable type will be FG21M21 (or similar). It shall be designed to
guarantee the proper voltage drops as per EGP requirements. The connectors shall maintain the
same protection level (in Italy IP65) of the equipment in order to maintain the overall protection
level of the system.
• the connection of pre-paralleled strings (in order to increase the input current to the string
boxes in case of thin-film modules). This shall include the extension of cables, string
terminations up to the combiner boxes and the installation of the combiner boxes as described
hereafter.
The PV module cables will be secured directly to the support structure by using UV resistant nylon ties
suitable for external use. The cables of the strings or string boxes will be placed either directly inside
the heat galvanized channels or the struts of the support structure.
The Contractor shall refer to the manufacturer installation manual and use the specified tools to install
the connectors. EGP requires to use the same connectors (type and brand) between a male and a
female connector.
In the specific case of low power PV modules (thin-film or amorphous silicon) pre-parallel boxes will be
used in order to achieve the appropriate input current for the string boxes. The pre-parallel boxes (if
requested) will be UV resistant plastic with IP65 (or equivalent according to the country) protection
level.
The PV modules shall be arranged according to the flash report. In particular, the PV modules shall be
previously sorted in accordance with the Imp (maximum peak) current values and clustered at least in
three (3) different groups. Each PV module serial number shall be optically read and recorded during
the arrangement of the PV string. These serial numbers shall be used for the As Built modules
arrangement document.
An ID plate will be nailed on the PV support structure through rivets in order to identify every single
part of the system, in accordance with the “module layout plan” drawing, the single line diagram and/or
the block schematic.
Each PV string will be named using an alphanumeric code consisting of four digits (for example string
No. “1.2.3.4.a”) in order to clearly identify the string (a), the pre-parallel box input channel (4), the
string box (3), the inverter (2) which the strings will be connected to, and the conversion cabin (1). The
explanation of the alphanumeric code is given below:
• Cabin #: the digit indicates the incremental number of the conversion cabin
e.g.: Cabin 1;
• I #.#: the digit from the right indicates the incremental number of the inverter
e.g.: I 1.2= Inverter 2 in the Cabin 1;
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• SB #.#.#: the digit from the right indicates the incremental number of the string box
e.g.: SB 1.2.3= String box 3 connected to the Inverter 2, in the Cabin 1;
• S #.#.#.#: the digit from the right indicates the incremental number of the string connected to
the string box, e.g. S 1.2.3.4= String 4 connected to the String box 3, related to the Inverter 2,
in the Cabin 1.
Then, in case of pre-parallel boxes, the following code shall be considered:
• PP #.#.#.#: the digit from the right indicates the incremental number of the pre-parallel box,
e.g. PP 1.2.3.4= Pre-parallel box n.4 connected to the String box 3, related to the Inverter 2, in
the Cabin 1;
• S #.#.#.#.a: the fifth letter on the right identifies the PV string of a pre-parallel arrangement of
strings before the input of the string box, e.g. S 1.2.3.4.a= String a of the Pre-parallel box 4,
connected to the String box 3, related to the Inverter 2, in the Cabin 1.
In case more than one conversion/transformation cabin (more than one PV subfield) are installed in the
same area, the numbering should start from the beginning since it is assumed that the subfields are
independent of each other.
The cable-trays shall be arranged in a way to minimize any visual impact. The trays shall be laid down
either using the free space of the support structure or within the channels or metal walkways anchored
to support structures. The cables shall be mechanically protected up to the string boxes. The supply of
the channels or metal walkways, the related accessories (bends, T branches, etc.), nuts and bolts and
whatever is required to carry out the work properly is the responsibility of the Contractor.
10. CONNECTIONS TO CABINS

This section covers the power and signal cables connecting the delivery cabin (or HV/MV Substation) to
the conversion cabins and the conversion cabins to the PV field.
10.1. DELIVERY CABIN/ HV SUBSTATION

• Supply and installation of XX kV MV terminals for the incoming line from the utility;
• Supply and installation of XX kV MV terminals for the output lines;
• Supply and installation of LV connections on auxiliary switchboards;
• Supply and installation of all sensors, control and network signals cables, cable ways, cabling
and relevant connections.
10.2. CONVERSION UNIT CABIN

• Supply and installation of XX kV MV terminals for the incoming lines from the delivery cabin (or
HV/MV Substation);
• Supply and installation of LV connections on the auxiliaries switchboards;
• Supply and installation of connections for RTU data signal;
• Supply and installation of XX kV MV terminals for the conversion cabin;
The Contractor shall provide with the following activities and supplies:
• Supply and installation of LV cabling on the DC side from the string boxes (including LV AC
cables for the power supply of active string boxes, if the case);
• Supply and installation of connections for data signals from the string boxes (in case of active
string boxes);
• Supply and installation of LV AC cables for the power supply of trackers (in case of PV trackers,
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no self-powered solution);
• Supply and installation of connections for data signals from trackers (in case of PV trackers, no
Wi-Fi solution);
• Supply and installation of operational and safety connections;
• Supply and installation of connections for sensors, control and network signals cables, cable
ways, cabling and relevant connections.
The Contractor shall arrange and identify all the cables incoming from and outgoing to any electrical
equipment.
All the cableways for the incoming and outgoing lines of the cabins shall be sealed using suitable
rodent-resistant, fire and waterproof resin-based thermoplastics. The Contractor shall install pierceable
and resealable barriers inside the cableways in order to allow additional cables to be fed through the
cableways in case of future modifications and/or expansions of the system.
11. CONNECTIONS TO STRING BOXES/COMBINER BOXES

According to the document “D.24.XX.P.00000.00.004.XX_DETAIL CONNECTION STRING BOX
(TYPICAL)”, unless otherwise indicated, the string/combiner boxes shall be installed in the shadow of
the direct sunlight (likely in the rear of the support structure), mounted to assure proper electrical load
balance. The string boxes shall be mounted using an independent metallic frame on the support
structure. Unless otherwise indicated, the cable ducts coming from the ground to the string boxes will
be protected on the base by a concrete wedge of approximately 20 cm.
IP65 (refer to equivalent IP for countries other than EU) connectors shall be used for all the boxes for
incoming and outgoing cables.
The input cables for each electrical equipment shall be labeled. All the power (LV AC) and signal cables
coming out from the string boxes shall be protected within conduits. All the cableways of the incoming
and outgoing lines on the string boxes shall be sealed using suitable cable glands. The installation of the
cable glands shall not reduce the overall IP protection level of the boxes.
12. PRE-PARALLEL BOXES

The pre-parallel boxes (where required) will be UV resistant plastic enclosures with an IP protection
level of at least IP65. These pre-parallel boxes shall be appropriately sized to fit the protective fuses for
each input string, the pre-parallel cabling and the outgoing cabling. The boxes shall be designed to
guarantee proper heat dissipation. These boxes shall fit a maximum of 4 input cables including the
cable gland connectors with IP65-level protection. The installation of the cable glands shall not reduce
the overall IP protection level of the boxes.
13. CABLEWAYS
According to the document “D.24.XX.P.00000.00.003.XX_SECTIONS AND DETAILS OF CABLE WAYS
(TYPICAL)”, the cables shall be segregated depending on the function and the voltage level (i.e. power
cables, digital signal cables, analog signal cables, communication signal cables, etc..).
The Contractor shall foresee dedicated and segregated cableways (cable trays and/or conduits) for:
• LV power cables;
• MV power cables;
• Signal and field sensors cables;
• Anti-fire cables;
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• Data network cables (fiber optic, serial communication cable, Ethernet cables, etc..).
The internal diameter of the pipes shall be at least 1.5 times (for piping and cable ducts) of the
maximum external diameter of the cable bundle. Pipes and cable ducts shall be large enough to allow
the cables to be easily unthreaded and re-threaded without damaging the cables or the pipes. The
number of cables installed inside the cable tray shall not occupy more than 50% of the space available
in the channels. All signals cables shall be separated (piping, ducts, manholes, etc.) from power cables.
Power cables with different nominal voltages shall be separated by suitable barriers or shall have the
insulation fit for max voltage. All cables shall be mechanically protected by flexible conduits and cables
gland.
The layout of the trenches shall reflect the arrangement of the rows of the PV plant and in general shall
be parallel to them. Unless otherwise indicated, the trenches shall converge at the edge of the internal
road network and/or pathways and stay reasonably far from the foundations of the support structures.
A 100mm wide “underground warning tape” shall be laid at approximately 30 cm above the live cables
and for the entire trenches.
The specific requirements for the different buried cables are listed below:
• For MV lines: Red tape with the wording “WARNING MV ELECTRICAL CABLES XX kV”;
• For LV lines: Green tape with the wording “WARNING ELECTRICAL CABLES”.
13.1. MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES1

This paragraph regards the supply and installation of aluminium MV cables between the conversion
cabins, between the conversion cabins and the main MV Panel (MV feeders), between main MV Panel
and PoC (in case of MV connection) and between MV/LV power transformers and MV panels of
conversion cabins.
The Contractor shall install armored cables or unarmored cables (but with additional protection with
high mechanical resistance).
High mechanical resistance can be obtained by means of:
• precast concrete objects along and over path of cable;
• HDPE conduit 450/750 N.
In case of road crossings, a mechanical protection (HDPE conduit 450/750 N and concrete slab running
along and over path of cable) shall be installed.
Unless otherwise indicated, the cable ducts coming from the ground will be protected on the base by a
concrete wedge of approximately 20cm.
Depending on the situation, the Contractor shall install the proper type of cable as described below:
• For mechanically unprotected underground lines: ARG7H1(AR)E / ARG7H1RNR / ARP1H5(AR)E
/ ARE4H5(AR)E XX/XX kV type cable or equivalent;
• For mechanically protected underground lines: ARG7H1R / ARP1H5E / ARE4H5E XX/XX kV type
cable or equivalent.
In case of different labels of MV cables and conductors designation, these are the main specifications
that the cable shall meet:
• Aluminium conductor;
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The voltage level indicated in this section is indicative; please to refer to the system voltage level specified in the
General Technical Specification.
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• Stranded rigid (compacted) conductor;

• Type and quality of insulation:
o High module ethylene propylene rubber compound at 90°C (G7 / HEPR);
o Cross-linked polyethylene compound at 85°C (XLPE), if the cable is made with a non-
hygroscopic binder tape;
o Thermoplastic elastomer compound (type HPTE).
• Screen and concentric conductors:
o Copper tape, flat wire or wire screen;
o Longitudinal laminated aluminium tape.
• Sheath (non-metallic covering)
o Thermoplastic compound, ST7 type.
• Auto-expanding longitudinal protection layer against humidity (e.g. hydro-expanding
polymers) with test reports and certificates according to IEC 60502-2 Annex F.
The laying conditions shall follow the sub-annex document “D.24.XX.P.00000.00.003.00_SECTIONS

AND DETAILS OF CABLE WAYS (TYPICAL)”.
In case the thermal resistivity of the soil is between 2.5 K * m / W and 3.0 K * m / W, then the
designer shall consider the exact thermal resistivity of the soil and use the related correction factor (see
the sizing criteria showed after).
In case the soil thermal resistivity is above 3.0 K * m / W, then the backfill of the trench shall be
chosen in order to reduce the soil thermal resistivity to normal values (< 2.5 K * m / W).
13.1.1. MV SPLICES AND TERMINATION

MV accessories (splices/joints and terminations) shall be chosen in accordance with the EGP Vendor
List, using the same supplier of the MV cables.
Both Heat Shrink Joints and Cold Shrink Joints for MV cables, according to the required voltage level,
are accepted.
In particular, in order to perform MV connections, mechanical shearbolt connectors shall be used. The
shearbolt connectors shall be in compliance with the following regulations and specifications:
• ANSI C119.4-2004;
• ANSI Class 2 (40% RBS);
• Dual-Rated (AL/CU);
• Current Cycle Test - Class A @ 284 °F (140 °C) Conductor;
• Mechanical Pullout Test -Class 2;
• Conducting load cycle, mechanical (tensile) and short-circuit testing in accordance with BS EN
61238.
Moreover, in order to reduce possible faults on MV cables, the contractor shall implement the following
improvements:
• Optimize the electrical design in order to minimize the number of splices/joints;
• Employ workers with experience in execution on that type of terminals/splices/joint;
• Require workers’ certification by the splice/joint/terminal manufacturer, including theoretical-
practical training possibly done immediately before starting the installation (this certification
should be updated every 2 years).
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13.2. LOW VOLTAGE CABLES

This section describes the supply and installation of aluminium LV cables between string boxes and
inverters (DC) and between inverters and MV/LV power transformers (AC). The Contractor shall install
ARG7OR 0.6/1.0 kV type cable (or equivalent) directly buried.
In case of different labels of LV cables and conductors designation, these are the main specifications
that the cable shall meet:
• Aluminium conductor;
• Stranded rigid (compacted) conductor;
• Type and quality of insulation:
o High module ethylene propylene rubber compound at 90°C (G7 / HEPR);
o Cross-linked polyethylene compound at 85°C (XLPE), if the cable is made with a non-
hygroscopic binder tape;
• Sheath (non-metallic covering):
o Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compound, ST7 type.
The laying conditions shall follow the sub-annex document “D.24.XX.P.00000.00.003.00_SECTIONS
AND DETAILS OF CABLE WAYS (TYPICAL)”.
In case of road crossings, a mechanical protection (HDPE conduit 450/750 N or concrete slab running
along over path of cable) shall be installed.
In case the LV cables are exposed to the sun, they shall be protected through UV-resistant conduits or
they shall be UV-resistant according to the HD 605 S2 par. 2.4.20 regulation.
Only in case of trackers with transmission bar between PV structures array, the Contractor can install a
hot-dip galvanized metallic cable tray placed 1 foot from the ground running along the bar itself.
13.2.1. SOLAR CABLES

This section describes the supply and installation of the solar cables for the connection of the PV strings
to the pre-parallel boxes (if any) and/or the string boxes.
The cable shall meet the following requirements:
• Conductor: Electrolytic tinned copper, Class 5 in accordance with IEC 60228 (VDE 0295);
• Insulation: HEPR 120° similar to IEC 60502-1 (compound type EI6 / EI8);
• Sheath: Cross-linked EVA rubber 120°C based on DIN 50563-2-1 (compound type EM4 / EM8);
• Rated voltage (Uo/U) 600/1000 V AC;
• Maximum PV-system voltage: DC up to 2000 V;
• Maximum permissible operating voltage in DC system (U0/U): 900/1800 V;
• Ambient temperature: from -40°C up to +90°C for fixed and flexible installation;
• Maximum permissible conductor operating temperature: +120°C per IEC 60216 permanent
temperature 120° C for 20.000 h;
• Short-Circuit temperature: 200° C at the conductor max 5 sec;
• Minimum bending radius: 4xD (D = Overall Cable Diameter);
• Climatic properties: To Cold (Cold Bend Test at -40° C temperature per EN 60811-1-4 Impact
Test -40° C temperature similar to EN 50305) UV (HD 22.2 Test Type B UV-Resistance per UL
1581 -Xeno-Test-) and Ozone (Ozone resistance per EN 50396);
• Chemical Resistance: Mineral oil, Acid and Alkaline, Ammonia;
• Fire properties: Single Cable Flame Test per IEC 60332-1-2; Multiple Cable Flame Test per DIN
EN 50305-9; Halogen free per IEC 60754-1; Non-corrosive as per IEC 60754-2; Low Smoke
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Emission per IEC 61034; Low Toxicity per EN 50305.

The solar cables certified according to the TÜV 2Pfg 1169/08.2007 and/or EN 50618:2014 are approved
by EGP.
Furthermore the Contractor can propose certified aluminium solar cables to be approved by EGP during
the technical alignment phase.
The cables from the strings and/or pre-parallel boxes to be tied in the string boxes shall run
longitudinally into a cable tray or the struts of the support structure. Underground conduits shall be
used in case of crossing cables between two rows.
13.3. SENSORS, CONTROL AND NETWORK SIGNALS CABLES AND CABLEWAYS

All signals cables shall be shielded with 100% covering screen consisting of copper/aluminum tape
coupled with Mylar wrapping with thickness of 0.05 mm and overlapped edges.
Armored signal cables suitable for direct buried installation could be directly buried.
Unarmored signal cables shall always be laid in appropriate cable ducts / conduit and shall be
mechanically protected by means of PVC Coated flexible conduit. Such protection shall be applied along
the entire cable length including all the necessary fitting and connections.
In case the cables are exposed to the sun, they shall be protected through UV-resistant conduits.
All the cables shall be installed in accordance with technical norms and regulations.
Depending on the signal, the Contractor shall install the proper type of cable as described below:
• Digital signals: FG7HO2R type multipolar cable minimum core section 1.5 mm2;
• Analog signals: FG7HO2R type multipolar cable minimum core section 0.5 mm2;
• RS485 BUS signals: Twisted pair cable and shielded 4 wire Belden Code 9842060500 type cable
or similar;
• Ethernet signals: at least Cat.6a F/UTP Ethernet cable;
The Contractor shall supply and install at least the following signal cable ways and, in any case, all the
necessary cable ways unless specified as scope of supply exclusions:
• Signal/command/data signals cable ways from LV boards to the RTU/SCADA;
• Signal/command/data signals cable ways from the auxiliary boards to the RTU/SCADA;
• Signal/command/data signals cable ways from the inverters to the RTU/SCADA;
• Signal and data cable ways from the inverters to the string boxes;
• Signal cable ways from the string boxes to the environmental probes;
• Fiber Optic cable way from each conversion cabin up to delivery cabin or HV/MV substation.
13.4. SINGLE MODE FIBRE OPTIC DUCT CABLE AND CONFIGURATION

This specification provides for the manufacture, testing at works, delivery to site, off-loading and if
called for, installation and testing, of single mode fibre optic duct cable.
All fibres (at least 24 cores) shall have a cladding diameter of 125 micrometers and shall comply with
ITU-T Recommendation G.652 for single mode fibres.
Full details of primary, secondary and tertiary coatings (if used), shall be supplied. A suitable stripping
device shall be specified.
The fibres shall be marked by a coloured coating with 24 different colours according to EIA/TIA 598.
The optical fibre colours shall be stable during temperature cycling and not subject to fading or
smearing onto each other or into the gel filling material. Colours shall not cause fibres to stick together.
All optical fibres shall be sufficiently free of surface imperfections and inclusions to meet the optical,
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mechanical, and environmental requirements of this specification. Optical fibre splices within individual
cable lengths shall not be permitted.
The cable must contain no metallic elements (dielectric) unless armouring is requested.
The buffer tube(s) shall be filled with a non-hygroscopic, non-nutritive to fungus, electrically non-
conductive, homogenous gel. The gel shall be free from dirt and foreign matter. The gel shall be readily
removable with conventional non-toxic solvents.
Cables shall be anti-rodent and resistant to UV radiation from the sun and details are to be provided as
to the measures taken to attain the necessary immunity to ensure a guaranteed design lifetime of at
least 25 years.
In the following list the main technical particulars are reported:
1. No. of Fibres: 24
2. Type of Fibres: Single mode
3. Mode field diameter:
a) at 1300 nm: 9.2 ± 0.4 µm
b) (ii) at 1550 nm: 10.50 ± 1.0 µm
4. Cladding diameter: 125 µm ± 1.0µm
5. Mode field concentricity error: ≤ 0.5 µm
6. Cladding non-circularity: ≤ 1.0 %
7. Attentuation Coefficient
(a) at 1290-1340 nm: < 0.36 dB / km
(b) at 1550 nm: < 0.25 dB / km
8. Chromatic dispersion coefficient
a) at 1300 nm: < 3.5 ps / nm.km
b) at 1550 nm: < 18 ps / nm.km
9. Proof Test: ≥ 1%
10. Polarisation Mode Dispersion (PMD): ≤ 0.5 ps / √ km
11. Fibre Curl (ROC): ≥ 4.0 m
12. Macrobending performance: < 0.05 dB
13. Minimum Bending Radius (mm): ≤ 150 mm
14. Crush Resistance: ≥ 2500 N
15. Impact Resistance: ≥ 10x 2 Nm
Finally, regarding the configuration/layout of the fiber optic, each block of 40 MWac of conversion units
shall be connected to the step-up station/delivery station with a fiber optic cable (with 24 cores) in a
physical ring configuration. It is not allowed to reclose the fiber optic ring via the patch panel installed
inside the conversion unit.
13.5. CRITERIA FOR CABLE SIZING

The cross-sections of MV and LV cables are designed in order to assure a satisfactory lifetime for wires
and insulation that are normally exposed to thermal effects due to the current flow for long periods in
operating conditions.
The maximum current of any wire for prolonged periods shall be calculated in such a way that the
maximum operating temperature does not exceed the peak value for each type of insulation, as
indicated in the Table 1 below (please refer to EN 60702 for any modifications and integrations):
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Max operative temperature for insulator materials
Type of Insulation Max operative temperature
PVC/Thermoplastic Conductor: 70°C

XLPE and EPR/HEPR Conductor: 90°C
Mineral (in PVC sheath or bare and
Metallic sheath: 70°C
accessible)
Mineral (bare and not accessible and not
Metallic sheath: 105°C (Note 2)
in contact with combustible materials)
Note (2) for mineral insulation cables higher operative temperatures are allowed
in respect of operative temperature for the cable and terminations, external
conditions and any other external influence that may affect the overall conditions
of the cable.
Table 1 – Max operative temperature for insulator materials.
13.5.1. LV CABLE SIZING

The admissible current rating of the LV cables in operative conditions shall be designed in accordance
with the manufacturer tables (or IEC 60364-5-52) by applying the correction factors that depend on the
specific installation conditions and the ambient temperature. In case of cables installed at different
depth, the Contractor shall carry out the detailed analysis on the most restrictive laying conditions. In
particular, the Contractor shall calculate a corrective coefficient (Ktot) as product of the coefficients k1,
k2, k3 and k4, where:
• k1 is the correction factor to be applied when the soil temperature is different from 20°C taken
as reference value, according to IEC 60364-5-52:2001 Table A.52-15 valid for cables in ducts in
the ground (see Table 2 below); IEC 60364-5-52:2001 Table A.52-14 shall be considered for
cables in the air;
Table 2
Soil Type of insulation
Temperature
[°C] PVC EPR
10 1.10 1.07
15 1.05 1.04
20 1.00 1.00
25 0.95 0.96
30 0.89 0.93
35 0.84 0.89
40 0.77 0.85
45 0.71 0.80
50 0.63 0.76
55 0.55 0.71
60 0.45 0.65
Table 2 – The correction factor k1 to be applied when the soil temperature is different from
20°C.
• k2 is the correction factor to be applied for groups of three-phase circuits installed on the same
level, according to IEC 60364-5-52:2001 Table A.52-18 for cables laid directly in the ground
(see Table 3 below); IEC 60364-5-52:2001 Tables A.52-19, A.52-20, A.52-21 shall be
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considered for cables in ducts in the ground and cables in the air.
Table 3
Single-core / Multi-core cables
Number of Distance among circuits [cm]

Circuits
In contact 12.5 25 50
2 0.75 0.85 0.90 0.90
3 0.65 0.75 0.80 0.85
4 0.60 0.70 0.75 0.80
5 0.55 0.65 0.70 0.80
6 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80
Table 3 – The correction factor k2 to be applied for groups of three-phase circuits installed
on the same level (direct buried cables).
• k3 is the correction factor to be applied for burial depth different from the value used as a
reference, equal to 0.8 m (see Table 4 below);
Table 4
Burial depth [m] 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5
Correction Factor 1.02 1.00 0.98 0.96 0.94
Table 4 – The correction factor k3 for burial depth different from the value used as a
reference, equal to 0.8 m.
• k4 is the correction factor to be applied for soil thermal resistivity different from the value taken
as a reference equal to 2.5 K * m / W, according to IEC 60364-5-52:2001 Table A.52-16 for
both single-core and multi-core cables (see Table 5).
Table 5
Single-core / Multi-core tables
Soil thermal resistivity [K x m / W] 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
Correction factor 1.18 1.10 1.05 1.00 0.96
Table 5 - The correction factor k4 for soil thermal resistivity different from the value taken as
a reference equal to 2.5 K * m / W.
Where the soil thermal resistivity is not known, k4 shall be equal to 0.96 and applied to the cable rated
current @ 2.5 K * m / W.
Therefore, the cross section of cables shall be designed in order to have:
Iz’ = Iz * Ktot = Iz * k1 * k2 * k3 * k4 ≥ Ib,
where:
• Ib = The operating current; on the DC side, the reference value for the operating current is
equal to 1.25 Isc. Hence, Iz’ = Iz x Ktot ≥ 1.25 Isc;
• Iz = The permissible current rating of the cables reported in the datasheets or in the IEC
60364-5-52 tables.
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13.5.2. MV CABLE SIZING

The admissible current rating of the MV cables in operative conditions shall be designed in accordance
with the manufacturer tables (or IEC 60502-2) by applying the correction factors related with specific
installation conditions and the ambient temperature. In case of cables installed at different depth, the
Contractor shall carry out the detailed analysis on the most restrictive laying conditions.
In particular, the Contractor shall calculate a corrective coefficient (Ktot) as product of the coefficients
k1, k2, k3 and k4, where:
• k1 is the correction factor to be applied when the ambient air temperature is different from
30°C or the ambient ground temperature is different from 20°C, according to IEC 60502-2:2005
Tables B.10 and B.11 (see Table 6 below);
Table 6
Type of laying
Temperature [°C]
Air laying Ground laying
10 1.07
15 1.04
20 1.08 1.00
25 1.04 0.96
30 1.00 0.93
35 0.96 0.89
40 0.91 0.85
45 0.87 0.80
50 0.82 0.76
55 0.76
60 0.71
Table 6 - The correction factor k1 to be applied when the ambient air temperature is different
from 30°C or the ground ambient temperature is different from 20°C.
• k2 is the correction factor to be applied for groups of three-phase circuits installed on the same
level, according to IEC 60502-2:2005 Table B.19 for single-core cables laid directly in the
ground (see Table 7 below); IEC 60502-2:2005 Tables B.18, B.20 and B.21 shall be considered
for single-core cables in buried ducts or three-core cables;
Table 7
Single-core directly buried cables
Number Distance among circuits [cm]

of Circuits
Touching 20 40 60 80
2 0.80 0.86 0.90 0.92 0.94
3 0.69 0.77 0.82 0.86 0.89
4 0.62 0.72 0.79 0.83 0.87
5 0.57 0.68 0.76 0.81 0.85
6 0.54 0.65 0.74 0.80 0.84
Table 7 – The correction factor k2 to be applied for groups of three-phase circuits installed
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on the same level (single-core directly buried cables)
• k3 is the correction factor to be applied for burial depth different from the value used as a
reference, equal to 0.8 m, according to IEC 60502-2:2005 Table B.12 for directly buried cables
(see Table 8 below); IEC 60502-2:2005 Table B.13 shall be considered for cables in buried
ducts;
Table 8
Burial depth [m] 1.00 1.25 1.50
Correction factor
Single-core < 185mm2 0.98 0.96 0.95
Single-core > 185mm2 0.97 0.95 0.93
Three-core 0.99 0.97 0.96
Table 8 – The correction factor k3 to be applied for burial depth different from the value used
as a reference, equal to 0.8 m (direct buried cables)
• k4 is the correction factor to be applied for soil thermal resistivity different from the value taken
as a reference, equal to 1.5 K * m / W, according to IEC 60502-2:2005 Table B.14 for directly
buried single-core cables (see Table 9 below); IEC 60502-2:2005 Tables B.15, B.16 and B.17
shall be considered for single-core cables in buried ducts or three-core cables; for cross-sections
over 400mm2 the manufacturer tables shall be considered;
Table 9
Cable cross-section Thermal resistivity

(mm2) (K * m / W)
1 2 2,5
16 1.15 0.89 0.82
25 1.16 0.89 0.81
35 1.16 0.89 0.81
50 1.16 0.89 0.81
70 1.17 0.89 0.81
95 1.18 0.89 0.80
120 1.18 0.88 0.80
150 1.18 0.88 0.80
185 1.18 0.88 0.80
240 1.18 0.88 0.80
300 1.19 0.88 0.80
400 1.19 0.88 0.79
Table 9 – The correction factor k4 to be applied for soil thermal resistivity different from the
value taken as a reference equal to 1.5 K x m / W (single-core directly buried cables)
Where the soil thermal resistivity is not known, k4 shall be equal to 0.77 and applied to the cable rated
current @ 1.5 K * m / W.
Therefore, the cross-section of cables shall be chosen in order to have:
Iz’ = Iz * Ktot = Iz * k1 * k2 * k3 * k4 ≥ Ib,
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where:
• Ib = The operating current [A];
• Iz = The admissible current rating [A] of the cables reported in the datasheets or in the IEC
60502-2 tables.
The MV cables shall be sized also for the maximum short-circuit current by taking into account the
maximum temperature admissible for the cable during a short period of time (normally 250°C).
∗
The formula is: (A)
√
Where:
• ICC is the maximum short-circuit current admissible for the cable [A]
• K is factor of the conducting material
• S is area of conductor (mm2)
• t is the duration of short-circuit (s)
Once the installation is completed, all MV cables shall be tested and certified. The minimum tests are
the insulation test and/or the partial discharge test.
All MV connections shall have maximum one MV cable per phase and the maximum cable cross-section
must be 630mm2. Furthermore, the maximum apparent power [MVA] per MV feeder depends on the
MV level [kV] according to the following Table 10.
Max Power per MV

MV level [kV]
feeder [MVA]
20.0 15
22.0 16
24.0 18
30.0 22
33.0 25
34.5 26
36.0 28
Table 10 - The maximum apparent power [MVA] per MV feeder, depending on MV level [kV].
The Contractor shall be aware that the maximum apparent power values per MV feeder, in any case
could be lower than the ones in Table 10 above, according to ambient temperature (k1), groups of more
circuits on the same level (k2), laying depth (k3), soil thermal resistivity (k4), maximum voltage drop
per single MV feeder and maximum AC active power losses for the entire PV park (according to next
section).
13.5.3. VOLTAGE DROP

The cables shall be sized also for a maximum admissible voltage drop according to the IEC standards.
The Contractor shall calculate the voltage drop by taking into account the cable resistivity at the
temperature as per the table 1 in paragraph 13.5.
The admissible voltage drops for different sections are indicated in the table below:
ADMISSIBLE VOLTAGE DROP VALUES (MAXIMUM VALUES)
Alternate Current side (AC)

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Segment between the delivery point / metering point (or HV/MV Substation) and the
1.00% *
last cabin
Segment between the MV Switchgear and the MV/LV transformer 0.10% *
Segment between the MV/LV transformer and the inverter output 0.40% *
Total voltage drop AC side 1.50% *
Direct Current side (DC)
Segment between the inverter input and the string boxes 1.00% **
Segment between the string boxes and the PV strings (including pre-parallel boxes) 1.00% **
Total voltage drop DC side 2.00% **
* The showed values shall be considerate as maximum ones that shall be respected in each path. The
average value of AC losses shall not overcome 0.5% inside the entire PV park.
** The partial DC voltage drops in the two segments (inverter / string boxes and string boxes / PV
strings) may be different from the showed values, but the total voltage drop shall be maximum 2%.
The average value of DC losses shall not overcome 1% inside the entire PV park.
For the DC voltage drop verification, maximum operating values under standard conditions (STC)
(Imppt and Vmppt) shall be used as reference values.
13.6. CABLES INSTALLATION

The direct buried cables shall be laid in a layer of sand. This activity shall comply with the cable
manufacturer instructions to avoid any damage. The Contractor shall use suitable equipment for this
purpose. The pulley wheels shall have a wide slot and shall be coated to prevent any damage to the
wire and its insulation. It is strictly forbidden to drag the wires on the ground, walls, brackets etc.
Extreme caution shall be taken when laying the wires by avoiding any yanking or sudden stops and
coordinating the laying pull of the winch with the braking moment of the cable in order to prevent
unwinding of the wire from the spool in case the pulling stops.
For some sections (even of shorter length) where the cable is being laid in a cable duct, the pull
generated by the winch shall be less than the allowed maximum pull as requested by the cable
manufacturer. In order to reduce stresses from the pulling, lubrication of the external sheathing of the
cable is required. The Contractor shall only use materials approved by the cable manufacturer in order
to avoid any chemical reaction to the cable.
The Contractor shall use a swiveling rope to pull the cables. The Contractor shall always comply with
the existing regulations.
The Contractor shall comply with the manufacturer requirements regarding pincers, presses and
matrices.
The Contractor shall comply with the following requirements during the laying of cables:
• after the pulling and laying activities the cables shall be visually checked to be sure they are in
good condition and any damage or unexpected condition shall be immediately notified/reported;
• the terminal section of the cable shall be protected immediately with heat shrinking caps right
after the cutting process;
• the Contractor is not allowed to use ferrous materials (nails, iron wire, bars) to secure the
terminal sections of the cables to the spool and any short-circuit caused by damages to the
insulation layer will be the responsibility of the Contractor;
• the Contractor shall reduce any wastage of cable by optimizing the design and the installation;
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• the cables shall not be subjected to any sudden bending, denting, scratching or stretching of
the sheath;
• the temperature of the cables along the entire length and during the time they could be bent or
straightened shall never drop below the value indicated in the technical standards and
manufacturer requirements;
• the cables shall not be subjected to any bending with a radius lower than the indicated value in
the technical standards and manufacturer requirements;
• the connection shall be carried in accordance with best practices (e.g. by using heat shrinking
sheathing etc.).
The MV junction points laid in the same trench shall be at least 2 meters away from each other. The
cables shall never be directly buried in the walls. The Contractor shall use pipes (PVC pipes, Transit
multi-cable ROXTEC or analogue type) for any wall crossing. The cables shall be sealed with self-
hardening expanding foam with anti-rodent certification.
In general, the laying and installation of cables shall be done in accordance with the installation
instructions as per the current norms and regulations and the technical documentation provided by EGP.
The unraveling of the cable into the pipe shall be done after an inspection and after a proper cleaning of
the pipe. The cable shall be inserted into the pipe with a suitable device designed to prevent any
damage on the sheath. During the installation of the cable the Contractor shall avoid any damages on
the external insulation layer of the cable. All cable conduits and cable entries shall be sealed with fire
resistant, water resistant and rodent proof sealant/barrier (i.e. Multiseal Malt by MULTITECNO or
similar).
Cables shall be identified by using clear legible labels arranged before their entry into the panel. These
labels shall last for at least twenty years.
In case aluminum cables are used and that are not compatible with the installed equipment (in terms of
rigidity, cross-section, etc.) the Contractor shall provide with interface boxes to fit cables and
equipment.
The Contractor shall guarantee the proper matching of aluminum and copper cables to avoid any issues
that may arise due to the different metals. To avoid that issues EGP requires to install bimetallic
copper/aluminum connectors.
For each cable the Contractor shall provide a document containing the following information:
• point of departure;
• point of arrival;
• length;
• routing path;
• for each wire, the terminal block and the terminal where the wire is attested.
14. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

The Quality Control Plan (QCP) for the materials and components included in the supply shall be issued
by the Manufacturer basing on the internal procedures adopted for guaranteeing the quality of the
components supplied through this technical specification. The Manufacturer shall be ISO 9001 or 9002
certified.
The QCP will be implemented as deemed useful for a correct control of the supply and shall contain
references for establishing control and test specifications, mentioning all applicable regulatory
standards. The QCP shall also contain information related to the organization of the Manufacturer,
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indicating the names of the coordinators and a list of applicable quality assurance procedures. The QCP
proposed by the Manufacturer during the tender phase shall be examined and approved by EGP.
EGP will indicate which tests it intends to be convened for, in order to be present with its own test
coordinator (refer to the indications of the section “Plans and Controls” of the General Technical
Specification); for tests where the presence of EGP inspectors is not deemed necessary, the
Manufacturer shall anyway release the related certification. Failure by the EGP’s representative to
participate in notified and convened tests (non-binding) will not entail any stoppage of the production
cycle of the Manufacturer. Following the positive outcome of all scheduled tests, the Manufacturer shall
deliver the certifications.
15. WARRANTY
Unless otherwise specified in the contract of service, the Contractor shall:
• guarantee a two years warranty from the completion of the works on installation, equipment,
materials and accessories;
• provide a technical support during the duration of the warranty (two years) and assure a
prompt intervention within 24 hours from the call;
• identify and replace the broken or faulty component/s and extend the warranty period for
additional 12 months from the date of the intervention on the component/s.
16. BATTERY LIMITS

The battery limits for the BoP SoW are the following items (included in the BoP SoW)
• terminals and connections (MV) between the conversion cabins;
• terminals and connections (MV) from the conversion cabins to the main MV Panel;
• in case of MV connection, terminals and connections (MV) from the MV delivery cabin to the
Point of Connection;
• terminals and connections (LV DC) from the PV field to the DC combiner boxes of the
conversion cabins;
• in case of active string boxes, terminals and connections (LV AC + RS-485) from the RTUs
inside the conversion cabins to the string boxes;
• in case of PV trackers, terminals and connections (LV AC + RS-485) from the tracker power and
control panel inside the conversion cabins to the PV trackers;
• optical ports of the multifunctional measurement and protection system (interface terminal
boards) for signals;
• SCADA terminal board supplied by EGP (or Others);
• main grounding terminal for each electrical cabin and the grounding terminals of all the
electrical equipment, medium voltage switchgears, transformers, inverters, electrical panels,
etc. (including grounding collectors for conversion cabins rooms).
17. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

The work also includes the following activities:
• Transportation, unloading and handling of the equipment provided by EGP or Others (e.g. string
boxes, meters, SCADA system, any special cables etc.) within the area of the construction site;
• Supply and installation of the safety and security equipment and signage;
• Setting up of the protection systems installed according to the instructions provided by EGP for
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each system;
• Tests and inspections of the entire project;
• Assistance with commissioning;
• Any operations for the reinstatement of services during the warranty period;
• Fiber optic for the connection of the security and antitheft system up to the control panel of the
delivery cabin;
• Any other thing necessary even if not expressly stated, to guarantee the correct operation of
the equipment in accordance with the principles and instructions contained in the documents
provided by EGP.
All the supplies and necessary work shall be included, in order to obtain, from the electrical point of
view, a fully functional system.

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CODICE – CODE

TITOLO – TITLE AVAILABLE LANGUAGE: EN

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PV PLANTS

Nunnari Borgonovi Galainena

Updated solar cable specifications, other minor Lopez Bonemazzi Bonemazzi

Added MV Cable specifications; Added MV splices Lopez Bedini Bonemazzi

Lopez Bedini Bonemazzi

REV. DATA DESCRIZIONE PREPARATO CONTROLLATO VALIDATO

PROGETTO / IMPIANTO CODICE – CODE

ENEL GREEN POWER S.24.XX.P.00000.09.001.11

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4. APPLICABLE REFERENCE DOCUMENTS AND REGULATIONS ......................................................... 5

8. GROUNDING, EQUIPOTENTIAL AND ANTI-LIGHTNING SYSTEMS .................................................. 7

11. CONNECTIONS TO STRING BOXES/COMBINER BOXES ........................................................ 12

13. CABLEWAYS ................................................................................................................... 12

15. WARRANTY .................................................................................................................... 25

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2. MAIN DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

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NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (USA)

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The Contractor may propose alternative improved modules.

4. APPLICABLE REFERENCE DOCUMENTS AND REGULATIONS

5. BOP ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

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6. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUPPLY AND CONSTRUCTION OF SYSTEMS

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8. GROUNDING, EQUIPOTENTIAL AND ANTI-LIGHTNING SYSTEMS

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9. CABLING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES

ENEL GREEN POWER S.24.XX.P.00000.09.001.11

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10. CONNECTIONS TO CABINS

10.1. DELIVERY CABIN/ HV SUBSTATION

10.2. CONVERSION UNIT CABIN

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11. CONNECTIONS TO STRING BOXES/COMBINER BOXES

12. PRE-PARALLEL BOXES

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13.1. MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES1

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• Stranded rigid (compacted) conductor;

The laying conditions shall follow the sub-annex document “D.24.XX.P.00000.00.003.00_SECTIONS

13.1.1. MV SPLICES AND TERMINATION