Whitepaper on

The Indian Navy

Off-Grid System: - 560Wp Solar Energy with Flexible
Solar PV Modules with Battery Backup Integration

Document no: - SS/10/2022/002

 SOLAR ENERGY INTEGRATION
WHITEPAPER (CAPEX)

The Indian Navy

Off-Grid System: - 560Wp Solar Energy with Flexible
Solar PV Modules with Battery Backup Integration

17 Sept 2022

BY
Ashwani Singh
ashwani.s@sunkonnect.co
+91 - 90130 83702

CONTACT US
Basement, #J-43, South City I,
Sector-41, Gurgaon, Haryana
India – 122001
+91 - 85689 13008
info@sunkonnect.co

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Contents
Project Outline ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Statement of Work ................................................................................................................................. 3
Executive Summary................................................................................................................................. 2
Scope of Work ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Typical Bill-Of-Materials .......................................................................................................................... 6
Adhesive for fixing modules (marine grade) ........................................................................................... 6
Typical Arrangement/Reference Pictures ............................................................................................... 5
Project Timeline ....................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

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Executive Summary
The Indian Navy (Client) is currently looking for a suitable partner for handling design, supply,
installation & commissioning for their project on their couach fast interceptor boats.

Sunsol Cleantech India Pvt. Ltd., a unit of Sunkonnect Group of companies, has commendable
experience in providing solutions within the renewable energy field, including the areas of solar PV
technology production, manufacturing, quality assessment and systems deployment. Our
consultants include engineers, research scientists, lead auditors and energy policy analysts who work
closely with our clients to achieve their goals.

Based upon the briefing given to Sunsol, we are pleased to submit our business proposition. The
solution approach outlined in this document is derived from our expertise and intellectual database
in providing value propositions in the areas of Power Plant installation, commissioning,
troubleshooting etc. They are customized further to suit the requirements of the client. These
processes have been successfully used in other projects at various organizations.

We however believe that with careful planning and full support from the client, a detailed analysis
for understanding of current systems, challenges, requirements and processes will be carried out
and the implementation of this solution approach will be streamlined and tailored to meet the
specific needs of the client.

We thank the client for providing us with an opportunity to extend our services and we look forward
to providing reliable services and build a long term, value-based relationship.

Project Outline
The Indian Navy acquired Couach Fast Interceptor Boats aftermath of 26/11/2008 to safeguard our
maritime interests. The sole motive of this project is to increase the range of this patrol boat by
making its batteries independent of its existing 800HP engine for charging needs.

We are proposing a green solution for charging installed marine batteries with Solar PV Modules
installed on bow side of the boat. The SPV Modules considered shall be of flexible type and light
weight and shall be from Tier-1 module suppliers only, to ensure reliable performance and minimum
possible weight to the boat to increase its operational capability also maintain its power-to-weight
ratio as before.

The other equipment such as Solar charge controller, Adhesives and BOS Items shall be of reputed
make and should be sustainable in marine environment and durable as per the high standards and
expectations of Indian Navy.

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Statement of Work
SunSol team will provide turnkey solution which will include system design & engineering, supply of
materials as per scope & Integrate Solar PV Modules to existing 12V battery for charging purpose.
SunSol will perform detailed feasibility study of the project to obtain the following information and
provide the best possible solution. Our course of execution (including optional items) is presented
below.

1. Site survey and feasibility study

SunSol will conduct site survey and feasibility study for assessment of actual site conditions and
other related information of existing facilities inside the Couach Fast Interceptor Boat. Detailed data
of existing arrangements of batteries and their technical parameters shall be studied. Study of local
environment conditions, irradiation, temperature profile, sea conditions and effect of salinity on SPV
system. Establishment of SPV Plant to existing battery system. Synchronization shall be fully
automatic and optimize use of generated solar power.

2. Detailed design & Engineering

Sunsol will do detailed design engineering to provide optimal solution for integrating existing battery
packs to solar modules considering all possible aspects of the system including energy yield
assessment, solar charge controller selection and optimization, mechanical and structural integrity
of SPV modules.

3. Supply of material & manpower

Sunsol will supply project related materials including SPV Modules, DC Charge Controllers and other
BOS items as specified in Scope of work along with manpower and technical support.

4. System Integration, trial run & handover

Sunsol will integrate the system in scheduled time, schedule a trial run and provide training to end
user. Sunsol will provide a turnkey solution to end user.

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Scope of Work
DESIGN
• Detailed engineering, layout design, electrical and mounting design.
• Preparation of single line diagram (SLD).
• Site and Client’s requirement and endorsement of the SLD by an
experienced Engineer.

COMPONENTS
Supply and installation of:
• Tier 1 solar Panels(Semi-Flexible Type)
• Solar Charge Controller
• High quality marine grade adhesive to fix solar panels on designated area.
• Endorsement by professional Engineers.
• DC Electrical Components.
• Earthing & Safety components (Marine grade earthing cables, Surge
protection, Cabling, and trunking to existing Battery bank).
• Labour and supervision to install and test system.

TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

• Sunsol shall appoint Licensed Electrical Worker to test and endorse the
system prior to power commissioning.
• Coordination of inspection and commissioning.

OPERATIONS AND MAINTAINANCE (YEAR 1)

• Maintenance of the system for the first year of system operation.
• Remotely maintenance support.
• Planned replacements of Solar charge controllers.
• Replacement of faulty panels as per warranty coverage

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Typical Arrangement/Reference Pictures

(Ten
tativ
e Isometric view from port side)

(Tentative Isometric view from starboard side)

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Typical Bill-Of-Materials
The following bill-of-materials shall be used to install the system.

S/No Description Make Qty UOM

1 Tier-1 (225) Wp solar modules (Semi-Flexible) Waaree /equivalent 2 pcs

2 Tier-1 (110) Wp solar modules (Semi-Flexible) Waaree /equivalent 1 pcs
3 Tier-1 (75) Wp solar modules (Semi-Flexible) Waaree /equivalent 1 pcs
Tier-1 Solar Charge Controller equivalent to Lento/ Millenium /INA
4 1 pcs
existing battery Volt (off-grid) Solar/ Reputed OEM
5 Adhesive for fixing modules (marine grade) 3M/Sika/equivalent 1 Set
All associated cable routing & electrical Polycab/ equivalent
6 1 Lot
accessories supply & installation including:
DC cables from PV to Solar Charge Controller 1 Lot
DC Control Panel including electrical accessories 1 Lot
7 Solar system isolator 1 Lot
Marine Grade Earthing of the PV system 1 Lot
8 MC4 Connectors for Interconnection Elmax/Elcom/Equivalent 1 Lot
9 Design and size the system including: 1 Lot
Solar PV Modules Layout & Detailed Drawing 1 Lot
10 Electrical Single Line Diagram 1 Lot
Operation & Maintenance Manual 1 Set

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Project Timeline

Following shall be the tentative timeline per boat basis:

PERIOD (months)
ACTIVITY TIME
1 2 3

General & Technical Survey at Site 1

Study of Site Inputs and Detailed

1
Engineering
Procurement of Items and Supply at
1
Site

Site Execution and Trial Run 1

Final Report 1

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About SunSol
Sunsol is a global solar PV developer and renewable energy management-consulting firm based in
Singapore. We work as a Solar PV developer as well-as service provider to asset owners, EPC players
and equipment manufacturers in making significant and long-lasting improvements to their products
and processes. Our team has over 50 years of experience within the renewable energy field,
including the areas of solar PV development and deployment, BESS, technology production,
manufacturing, and quality assessment. Our consultants include research scientists, engineers,
financial analysts, lead auditors, and energy policy analysts who work closely with our clients to
achieve their goals.

Find out more: www.sunkonnect.co

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