CONDITIONAL PROJECT PROPOSAL

RELIABLE | INNOVATION

Customer Name: Mr. Sajjad Submission Date: 11/11/2021

Site Address: Defence Villas

Customer ID: Validity Period: 07 days

Respected Sir/Madam,

fb energy is a sister concern of Four Brothers Group. Four brothers Group is a conglomerate serving
Pakistani consumers for the past four decades in fields of Agriculture, Bio Genetics, Fertilizers, Seed,
Real Estate, IT, and Telecom Industry. With our vast and diverse business experiences, we will be
delighted to serve you. The prime focus of fb energy is to deliver highest quality and technologically
efficient product at most affordable prices.

We are pleased to submit the proposal for installation of high-efficiency PV Panels supplemented with
multiple MPPT Inverters and other BOS equipment, while complying with all international design,
installation and HSE standards.

This PV system has been designed in accordance with the power consumption profile of your facility.
The design has been proposed using optimal utilization of available space. The system shall ensure
compliance to the designed parameters mentioned in this document. All relevant design and safety
standards are used in designing and will be taken care of at the time of installation and maintenance.

fb energy provides online monitoring of your system production via Thunder Solar Solar application.
The Operations and Maintenance team shall remain available to resolve your technical
queries/problems on 24-hour basis. Our customer care center is dedicatedly providing unwavering
support to our customers at the hour of their need.

Thanking you for your kind consideration!

Best Regards,

Team, fb energy

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Executive Summary

System Type Shed Type Structure

System Size (Watts) 5,400
*Expected Annual Generation (kWh) 7,830
Annual CO2 Reduction (Tons) 4.95
Solar PV Type Mono PERC Technology
Inverters Type String Inverters

* As required by 2 (g), Schedule 3 of AEDB Certification Regulations

System Highlights

Estimated Average Monthly Savings

14,355
(PKR)
Customer Consumption Annually
N/A
(kWh)
Estimated Annual Savings First Year
172,260
(PKR)
Overall Estimated Savings over 25 Years
4,306,500
(PKR)
Total System Size
( 5.4 x 10 )KW
(Panels (kW) x Inverters (kW))
Estimated Payback Period
4.0
(Years)
Cost Per Unit by Solar First Year
2.26
(PKR / kWh)

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 1.1 Bill of Material

Imported Equipment
Sr Total
Items Brand Description Quantity Unit
No. (PKR)
540 W and above, Mono PERC, half-cut
1 Solar Panels Tier 1 5,400 Watt Included
technology
2 Inverters Sungrow 10 KW 1 No. Included
Local Equipment
Mounting structure

Customized Raised Structure, 10ft,

Mounting Structure 10-degree Tilt.
1 Local (include the number of spaces left for 5,400 Watt Included
Supply & Installation
cleaning in the system size as well)

Other Components
AC Cables, DC Cables,
1 Local As per requirement 1 Job Included
Grounding Cables
Pipes & Other
2 Local As per requirement 1 Job Included
Miscellaneous Accessories
Local Services
Mounting of Inverters LV installation

Cable Laying (all types) and, Termination

1 Electrical / Civil Works Local 1 Job Included
DC Earthing Bore
Labor for safe shifting of equipment
Bidirectional Meter, Additional Cable,
2 Net-Metering Local Disconnect Switch, Processing Fee of 5,400 Watt Included
DISCO and NEPRA
fb energy Services
1 fb energy Services Local Travelling, Transportation, etc. 1 Job Included

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 1.2 Commercial Offer

Project Cost Project Cost

Sr. # PV Technology System Size
(PKR) (Per Watt)
Solar PV Grid
1 5.4 KW 820,000 152
Connected System

2 Sales Tax Inc. Inc.

Total Project Price 820,000 152

1.3 Payment Terms

Following payment terms shall be applicable:

1. 60% advance
2. 20% on major equipment delivery (solar panel & inverter)
3. 20% on commissioning*
*In case of non-payment, system shall not be energized.

1.4 Scope of Work and Design Basis

1. fb energy’s scope will include supply of PV modules, inverter and its accessories, cable supplies
and laying, enclosure box for AC breaker, DC grounding, PVC pipe and conduiting, structure
supply and installation and facilitation in documentation for Net Metering. For detailed net
metering scope refer to clause no. 6 in terms and conditions section.
2. The solar panels used by fb energy are complaint to IEC 61215 and IEC 61730 standards. Inverters
being used are complaint to IEC 62109, IEC 61727, IEC 62116, VDE-AR-N-4105, VDE0126-1-1,
UL1741 and IEEE 1547-2003 standards.
3. Client to provide a well-ventilated space for inverters and LV panels near the termination point.
LV panel to client’s DB distance is assumed to be maximum 5 meters. If locations for inverters

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 and LV panels change from the ones proposed, any additional equipment will be borne by the
Client or charged as per actual.
4. Load extension or meter’s name change must be done by Client if needed. fb energy shall provide
due guidance.
5. Smart Meter will be required to avoid back feed to the grid or genset if Net Metering scope is not
opted for. Smart meter can also be installed on rental basis till bi-directional meter is not
installed.
6. DC and AC earthing bore shall be client’s responsibility. Client can give the scope of DC/AC
earthing to fb energy as an additional scope; cost of which shall be shared separately upon
demand.
7. It is assumed Client's main breaker where PV is terminated has sufficient capacity to take PV
output current. For PV evacuation, minimum breaker rating required is Amp MCCB.
8. It is assumed that all the roofs and beams can bear the weight of the structure which is to be
installed. Load bearing test and roof analysis will be the Client’s sole responsibility, if required.
9. The Client will provide communication cable with stable internet connection at the inverter’s
termination point.
10. Safe access to the roof, electricity and water supply will be provided by the Client.
11. In case if civil pads are being installed on the site, their curing would be in client’s responsibility.
12. Net Metering services shall be provided free of charge by fb energy, cost of due licenses and
equipment shall be borne by the customer.
13. fb energy will not entertain or accept any change in design or material requested by the
Client/Customer if it doesn’t fall within our acceptable limits.

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1.5 Online Monitoring

“Thunder Solar” is a remote monitoring application developed by fb energy on iOS & Android
platforms to provide its users with consolidated information of their solar power plants. It provides
real-time information on generation, system performance, consumption, current and historical all in
one platform.
Users can also check how much savings have been carried out due to self-consumption and exported
energy. The imbedded system easily checks ROI and savings from the system installation. Another
feature is that with an in-built alarm management, users can now subscribe to Alarms and know if
there is something wrong with the system, notify the fb energy team and track the resolution time.
With this application, our O&M team is just a click away.

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1.6 O&M Services
Two years of O&M will be provided free of cost, which will include the following services:

Remote Monitoring System

• The O&M Team will monitor and diagnose the fault remotely.
• If needed, fb energy will provide feedback on system performance and will dispatch O&M team in
case of system fault.
• Client will be provided access to Thunder Solar app, for remote monitoring of the solar system
installed.

Fault Calls

• All fault calls by phone or email will be routed to a technical team at our Customer Care Center.
• Customer can register complaints via two mediums:
o Email: support@fbenergy.me
o Toll Free Number: 0800 33 (fbe) 323
• In case the fault can be rectified remotely, fb engineers will guide the client to address the issue
remotely.

Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

• Checking System performance parameters during operational hours at our Customer Care
Center (CCC).
• Measuring system underperformance at string level using data analytics.
• Use of information to anticipate future potential issues and recommend maintenance activities
prior to failure.

Corrective Maintenance

Following corrective maintenance services shall be offered:

• Warranty enforcement of inverters and replacement of components covered under warranty.

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• Equipment replacement of spares will be charged to the client in case the scope of replacement
does not fall under warranty claim.

Preventive Maintenance

fb energy will provide preventive maintenance manual to the client. The client shall comply with
the manual in order to get best possible results.

Excluded activities

The following activities are not included in the scope:

Limited Liability:

• No liability is taken for death, personal injury or loss or damage to property or loss of use of property
or loss of revenue as a result of an occurrence happening in connection with the site and any misuse
of the equipment that deviates from manufacturers standard operational guidelines.

Additional Services

• Cost associated with changes in meter sanction load, net metering application renewal or
resubmission due to any reason, including changes to the original system size by the client are not
covered and will be charged separately.
• Cleaning of inverter, Panels and routine maintenance activities and services as per preventative
maintenance manual can be provided to the client. The cost of these activities will be charged as per
actual.

Client Responsibilities

• The Client shall ensure that no unauthorized access to the system is provided, or any grid parameter
settings are changed without prior permission from the fb energy.
• fb energy shall not be responsible for performance of the system once a third party has conducted
any kind of work or modification to the system.

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• The client shall ensure that the system continues to have an active internet connection either via
Ethernet, Wi-Fi or 4G as per system design. If access is not provided, O&M services cannot be
provided, and system performance cannot be guaranteed.
• In case of internet downtime fb energy will not be responsible for any issues.
• The Client will be responsible for carrying out regular preventive maintenance activities as per
provided preventive maintenance manual.

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 Terms and Conditions
1. Validity
Prices quoted by fb energy are valid for a period of
15 days from the submission date of fb energy’s
offer/bid.
Effective date of the Contract/Agreement to be
counted on which the following occurs:
• Contract is signed
• Advance payment is received by fb energy.
2. Sales Reversal
In case of sale reversal after paying the advance
amount against the project, on hold sales and
under construction houses, following criteria will
followed:
• If the reversal occurs within 03 working days
after giving the advance payment, the complete
advance amount shall be returned without any
deduction.
• If the reversal is after the third day until the
seventh day of giving the advance payment,
15% of the received advance amount will be
deducted.
• It is made clear that no refunds shall be given if
the request for reversal is made by the
Customer after the seventh day of providing
the advance payment to fb energy.
• In event of return of funds, fb energy may take
up to 60 days to process the return.
• The return DD will only be made in favor of the
payee/customer.
In case of bank financing, if the case gets rejected
or it gets too much prolonged (more than 6
months), fb energy will return the whole advance
amount to the client.
3. Payments
fb energy representatives shall not be accepting
any direct cash payments. All payments to fb
energy must be made either (i) directly into the
Bank account provided by fb energy; or (ii) through
cross-cheque drawn in favor of Four Brothers
Energy Limited.
4. Retention of title
The customer agrees that ownership of the system
shall remain with fb energy until payment for the
entire system (including installation) has been
made in full by the Customer.
5. Modification, Deviation and Extra Works
Any type of modification/deviation and extra work
if requested by the Client as a deviation to Scope
of Work (minor or major), the same shall be
charged additionally as per mutual agreement.
Further, any material required to execute such
modification shall be charged as per mutually
agreed upon rates.
6. Net Metering
fb energy will facilitate the Client in procuring and
submitting all documentations required for net-
metering excluding the procurement of bi-
directional meter and payment of society fee (if
applicable) once the following eligibility criteria has
been fulfilled by the Client:
• Sanctioned Load: (System size should be equal
to or could be more than 1.5 time of the total
sanction load (e.g., if sanction load is 5 kW on
the bill, then system size could be equal to 5
KW or 7.5 kW))
• AC Earthing
• Change of name
• fb energy shall not be responsible for the
timeline of net metering.
7. Warranties
System Warranty
Five years of Complete system warranty will be
provided for all equipment and workmanship. This
warranty is subject to regular maintenance as
mentioned in the preventative maintenance
manual. Any fault or damage to the system due to
system misuse, such as but not limited to, physical
damage to the module or inverters, electrical
damage due to negligence will not be covered
under the scope.
If any equipment is given by the client, then none
of the warranty clauses mentioned will be valid.
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Equipment Warranty
Equipment warranty will be provided as per OEM
warranty terms and conditions. Warranty claim
matters will be dealt with the manufacturer of
prescribed equipment and will have specified time
below.
5 Years - Inverter replacement warranty
10 years PV modules – Workmanship
25 years PV modules – Performance
10 years – Structure and associated parts
Replacement of consumables parts are not
covered under warranty, such as Surge protection
devices, fuses etc. and will be charged at actual.
8. Price Escalation
Price quoted by fb energy is based on the
prevailing forex and the rates for aluminum,
copper, silicon, labor, diesel, and miscellaneous
goods as are applicable on the date of fb energy’s
offer/bid. The benchmark rates of these
commodities shall be taken on the date of
proposal submission. A variation of +/- 1% shall be
accommodated by fb energy; any further increase
shall be adjusted in the price and the payment to
be received from the Client shall be increased
accordingly. That adjustment shall be calculated
based on the prevailing rates of applicable taxes,
duties and relevant commodities taken from LME,
State Bank’s forex rates and Consumer Pricing
Index of Pakistan. Price shall remain unchanged if
60% payment is received within the tenure of bid
validity.
9. On-Hold/Under Construction House Sales:
On-hold/under construction house and bank
financing cases will be defined as those prospects
who want to book the system with fb energy by
paying 20% advance and make the remaining
payment within the period of 1 – 6 month(s). If the
customer cancels the order, the advance amount
shall be returned to him as per fb energy Sales
Reverse policy
In case of on-hold sales, following payment criteria
will be:
1. 20% advance
2. *40% on Sale Activation
3. 20% on delivery of major equipment (solar
panel, inverter, and structure)
4. 20% on commissioning
*Price escalation clause will apply upon Sale
Activation
10. Bank Financing
In case of bank financing, payment criteria will be:
1. 20% advance
2. *60% on delivery of major equipment (solar
panel, inverter, and structure)
3. 20% on completion (without net-metering)
*Price Escalation clause will apply upon approval of
bank financing
11. Indemnity
The Client hereby agrees to hold and keep fb
Energy indemnified from and against any and all
liabilities, losses, damages, costs, expenses
(including legal fees, court fees and professional
fees), suits and claims which fb energy may suffer
or incur as a result of:
• Any breach of this Agreement by the Client.
• Any representation of the Client being untrue
or incorrect.
• Any negligence of the Client in performing its
duties under this Agreement, including but not
limited to ensuring the safety of the staff of fb
energy performing installation works.
which indemnity shall be enforceable by order of a
court of competent jurisdiction.
12. Disputes and Governing law
All disputes under these terms and conditions shall
be referred to arbitration before a sole arbitrator
appointed by the Parties under the Arbitration Act,
1940. The venue of such arbitration shall be Lahore
High Court. These terms and conditions shall be
governed by the laws of Pakistan.
13. Force Majeure
Neither Party shall bear responsibility for the
complete or partial non-performance of any of its
obligations if the non-performance results from
such unforeseeable circumstances as natural
calamities, fire, epidemic, changes of export/import
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regulations or law of any countries or territories
with authority and jurisdiction, unavailability of
supply or ingredients, failure of transport, or any
other circumstances beyond the foreseeable
control of either Party. The time stipulated for the
fulfilment of the obligations shall be extended for a
period equal to the duration of such circumstances.
The Party for whom it has become impossible to
meet its obligations under the Agreement shall
immediately advise the circumstances preventing
the fulfilment of its obligations and shall take all
reasonable actions to cure the force majeure
event(s). If the above circumstances last more than
6 months, either Party shall have the right to seek
modification of the Agreement or, alternatively, its
termination. The other Party shall not unreasonably
withhold its consent.
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 Preventative Maintenance Manual

Maintenance of Solar PV Modules

Solar PV modules require cleaning on a periodic basis to remove dust from the surface. A clean
module will achieve a higher conversion efficiency as more light will fall on solar cells and converted
into DC current and not absorbed by the soiling layer on the surface. The period of cleaning activity
depends on the geographical region and local environmental conditions.
It is recommended that the PV modules are cleaned on a weekly basis, using the cleaning brushes
and wiper.

Maintenance instructions

• Do a visual inspection for the signs of cracks and black spots of PV panels before starting the
maintenance activity.
• Use clean and soft water having moderate pressure along with soft brush for cleaning, avoid the
dry cleaning as it might cause scratches on the glass.
• If there is greasy dirt or any other such substances on the surface of the PV module which are
difficult to clean, conventional household glass cleaning agents can be used but do not use
alkaline or strong acid solvents.
• Best practice is to start the cleaning from top so that water will rinse down automatically.
• The best time for cleaning is either at the break of dawn or at the sunset as on the other timings
the panel would be hot and spraying cold water may cause cracks on the panel surface.
• After rinsing water, the dirt deposits should be cleared with a wet sponge or wiper.
• Trim any vegetation which may shade the solar modules.

What to avoid when cleaning PV panels?

Certain cleaning products can damage the solar panels and should therefore be avoided:
• Never use sharp, pointed, or abrasive materials as it might damage the panel.
• Never attempt to clean the PV panel if the module has a broken glass or exposed wiring as it might
give you an electric shock.
• If you find broken glass or exposed wiring, contact fb energy Customer Care Center immediately.

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• When cleaning the Solar panels do not spray on the backside of the module or at the cables.
• Keep the MC4 connectors clean and dry.

• Hard water/Saline Water can leave white residue that diminishes photovoltaic output.
• Using very cold water on a warm panel can result in thermal shock and permanently damage the
solar panel.
• Very high-pressure water can damage the joints in the panel frame. Kärcher-type high-pressure
cleaners must therefore be avoided.
• Solvents and detergents may damage the surface of the solar collectors.
• Do not walk, throw anything, or place additional weight on the surface of the PV panels.

Hazards

The hazards related to solar modules include the risk of:

1. Presence of electric shock, wear rubber gloves to avoid it.
2. Falling from the roof when performing maintenance so make sure proper barrication or parapet
wall is present.

Maintenance of Inverter

Purpose of regular inspection is to maintain an appropriate surrounding environment to ensure that

the system continues to operate optimally.

Frequency

PV Inverters should be cleaned on bi-annual basis.

Maintenance Procedures

• Check the hanging structure of the inverter and the position of inverter.
• Observe the inverter for any abnormal sound that could be due to transformer, magnetic
contactor, relay or cooling fan, rodent, cracks, debris, dust, black spot, rust, or trace of water.
• If you find any abnormality in the inverter, kindly contact fb energy Customer Care Center.
• Check the inverter indications and LED panels for any sign of error/fault.

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• Observe whether the air inlet/outlet is normal and there is no dust or debris present, check
whether there are any cracks on the fan leaf, clean the air inlet/outlet, if necessary, clean up dust
and soil by using vacuum cleaner.
• Check whether the cable entry is insufficiently sealed, or the gap is excessively large, if it is the
case, it should be resealed so that there is no chance of any rodent ingress.
• Check the inverter outside body and note the temperature with Thunder Solar application,
maximum temperature of the inverter should not exceed 60°C.
• Check if any wire terminal screws are loosened, if any wire is loose, tighten it with a screwdriver.
• Check if the cables and terminals have any damage and that the insulation is still reliable.
• Check the power on and power off feature of inverter: use monitoring software or LCD and
keyboard on the inverter (if your model features the latter two), turn "off" and "on", to confirm
that the off-on functionality is working correctly, at the same time, make sure that the
monitoring software can regularly communicate with the inverter, check the warning label
on/around the inverter, and replace it if necessary.

Hazards

1. Electric shock should be prevented by switching off the inverter before starting the maintenance
activity.

Maintenance of Mounting Structure

Mounting structures should be inspected every 3 months.

Maintenance Procedures

• Switch off the main breaker before performing the maintenance activity.
• Perform a visual inspection of the mounting structure and identify any signs of rust, corrosion,
pitting, black spots.
• Check the traces of rodents, if any.
• In case of rust, use the sandpaper to remove the rust followed by painting the structure from
where it is being rusted.
• Look for the vegetation near or below the structure as it might lead to ground fault.

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• Identify the animal shelter under the array as animals tend to build shelter in cool and shady
places. If found, then remove it with proper care.
• Check the tightening of bolts of structure and tighten if needed.

Hazards

1. Risk of fall is present so ensure that proper barrication is done or parapet wall is present.
2. Do not touch the mounting structure without switching off the solar system, else the risk of
ground fault is present.

Maintenance of LV Panel

LV Panels should be inspected on a 3-month basis.

Maintenance Procedures

• Listen for any abnormal sound of popping, spitting, or cracking that might be produced by
electrical discharges also look out for any humming noises or vibrations produced by resonance.
• Do a quick check to ensure that all the indications and meters are working properly.
• Switch off the LV panels by de-energizing the DB and AC breaker.
• Perform the visual inspection of the panel’s exterior for any marks of cracks, breaks,
delamination, rust, water, or rodent ingress.
• Ensure that the sealing and locks of the panels are 100% perfect and there is no chance of water
or rodent ingress.
• Open the panels and perform the cleaning with the help of a vacuum blower to remove the dust.
• Identify the traces of water or rodent ingress and ensure that there is no debris, carbon tracks,
moisture stains, black spots, or rust present.
• Make sure that there are no hanging and naked wires inside the panel.
• Visually check the health of cable’s insulation health and identify black spots, if any.
• Rectify any loose connections by tightening them up with the help of a screwdriver.
• Check the cable terminations and physical condition of cable glands.
• If something seems wrong, please inform fb energy Customer Care Center instead of trying to
resolve yourself.

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Hazards

1. Electric Shock should be avoided by following the safety guidelines as mentioned above.

Emergency Shutdown

In case of any abnormality, disconnect and isolate the PV system by turning off the AC MCB in the LV
panel. In case DC disconnection is required, isolate the string with the use of DC isolators situated
underneath the inverter.
Following successful isolation, contact our fb energy Customer Care Center and keep the system
switched off until the team arrives to resolve the issue.

Contact Information:
Customer Care Center (CCC) department.
Helpline: 0800 33 (fbe) 323
Email Address: support@fbenergy.me

Disclaimer:
Incase above mentioned Terms & Conditions are not met; fb energy shall not be held responsible for
any damages or losses caused in production, yield, or the solar power plant

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 Customer Sign-Off Declaration

I, _______________________, hereby agree to all the terms and

conditions mentioned above and want to go ahead with installation of solar system in
collaboration with fb energy.

By signing this contract, I hereby agree to all the terms and conditions, scope of work, prices
etc., mentioned in this proposal.

Client Name: Mr. Sajjad Name of Representative: Engr. Ali Hasnain

Date: 11 Nov 2021 Date: 11 Nov 2021

Contact No: Contact No: 0301-8232018
Email Address: Email: ali.hasnain@fbenergy.me
CNIC: CNIC:
Signature: Signature:

_____________________ ____________________

WITNESSES

(WITNESS 1) (WITNESS 2)

Name: Name:
CNIC: CNIC:
Date: Date:

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