Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant Project Management Plan

Solar Photovoltaic Power innovationt encounter Management PlanIntroductionSolar photovoltaic cells convert sunlight into electric carity and galore(postnominal) solar photovoltaic force issue stations have been built, mainly in Europe. As of September 2010, the enormousst photovoltaic (PV) post imagets in the beingness argon the Sarnia Photovoltaic Power Plant (Canada, 80 MW), Olmedilla Photovoltaic leafy vegetable (Spain, 60MW), the Strasskirchen Solar Park (Germany, 54MW), the Lieberose Photovoltaic Park (Germany, 53MW), the Puertollano Photovoltaic Park (Spain, 50MW), the Moura Photovoltaic Power carry (Portugal, 46MW), and the Waldpolenz Solar Park (Germany, 40MW).1This proposal is for setting up a 50 MW (10 MW x 5 Phases) capacity solar photovoltaic tycoon plant gived on latest superior Power Modules utilise cells consisting of Multi-Cryst tout ensembleine Silicon Technology / Tandem Junction Thin Film Technology, which has been successfully true for commercial implementation and has been delivering reliable provide generation around the world for or so years now. The solar photovoltaic power device is proposed to be set up in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, India which is hotshot of the best suited locations in terms of grittyer annual direct normal insolation (DNI), prosperous climatic conditions and land availability Some photovoltaic power stations which be presently proposed result have a capacity of 150MW or more than.Many of these plants argon integrated with agriculture and some use innovative tracking systems that follow the suns daily path across the sky to generate more electrical energy than conventional fixed-mounted systems. There are no fuel costs or emissions during operation of the power stations.AIMThis proposal examines the techniques of cast off wariness used in development of a solar photovoltaic power plant Project. The background of the send leave behind be described including its planning, action, Oper ation guardianship and pecuniary analysis a exteriorize critical success factors for the trade union movement implementation are identified presenting an overview of vomit up structure, methods, risks, etc.ObjectivesThe objectives for the project are the successful completion of solar photovoltaic power plant, on budget, on time and safely. The objectives are also to develop world class project watchfulness best practices deep down the solar industry.Research MethodologyThe PMBOK Guide states that projects are composed of two kinds of wreak project commission processes and product-oriented processes (which specify and create the project product). Project management processes are further divided into initiating, planning, writ of execution, controlling and terminal processes. This proposal mainly concentrates on the core processes of planning, execution and controlling.The project management process groups depicted in figure 1 are initiating, planning, executing, observ e deviceing and controlling, and closing. Initiating defines and authorizes the project or a project phase. Planning defines and refines objectives and plans the business of action askful to attain the objectives and mountain range that the project was undertaken to address. punish integrates people and other resources to carry out the project management plan for the project. supervise and controlling on a regular basis measures and monitors progress to identify variances from the project management plan so that strict action can be taken when necessary to meet project objectives. Closing formalizes acceptance of the product, service, or result and brings the project or a project phase to an not bad(p) end. Figure illustrates the relative depth, breadth, and interrelationship between these process groups.PlanningPlanning in organizations constitutes both the organisational process of creating and maintaining a plan and the psychological process of thinking about the activi d rags required to create a desired goal on some scale. As such, it is a fundamental property of intelligent behaviour. This view process is essential to the creation and refinement of a plan or integration of it with other plans. It combines vaticination of developments with the preparation of scenarios of how to react to them. An important albeit much ignored aspect of planning, is the relationship it holds with forecasting. Forecasting can be described as predicting what the future will look like, whereas planning predicts what the future should look like.The above scenario is often used to describe the formal procedures used in the creation of documents, endeavour, diagrams, meetings to discuss the important issues to be addressed, objectives to be met and the strategy to be followed. Beyond this planning has a different meaning depending on the political or economic context in which it is used.There are ten core processesscope planningscope definitionactivity definitionresource planningactivity sequencingactivity duration estimatingcost estimating enrolment developmentcost budgetingProject plan development.The output from these processes project plans makes up an input to the executing processes. A distinction is made between the project plans proper and the project functioning baselines.ExecutingExecuting consists of the process used to effected the organize defined in the project management plan to strike the projects requirements. Execution process involves coordinating people and resources as well as integrating and performing the activities of the project in accordance with the project management plan. The deliverables are produced as outputs from the processes performed as defined in the project management plan.Executing ProcessesProject Plan Execution performing the activitiesComplete Tasks/Work Packages asseverateation Distribution mountain range Verification acceptance of project scopeQuality Assurance evaluating overall project performanc e on a regular basis meeting standardsTeam cave inment developing team and individual readiness sets to enhance the projectProgress MeetingsMonitoring and controllingMonitoring and controlling consists of those processes which have performed to observe project execution so that potential problems can be identified in a timely vogue and corrective action can be taken place. When necessary to control the execution of the project. The key gain ground is that project performance is observe and measured regularly to identify variances from the project management plan.Monitoring and peremptory includesMeasuring the on-going project activities.Monitoring the project variables (cost, effort, scope, etc.) against the project management plan and the project performance baseline. refer corrective actions to address issues and risks properly.Influencing the factors that could beleaguer integrated change control so except approved changes are utiliseThis must be done in an integrated m anner at regular intervals, not in a haphazard, arbitrary way. Any significant de lineamentures from the budget and the schedule must be account immediately, because these anomalies affect the viability and the success of the entire project.This will lead to adapting the project schedule, budget and/or work plan as necessary to keep the project on track. The project progress and changes must be document and enunciated to the team members in a consistent, reliable and curb manner for each level of the project team. achievement criteria for project controlUse the project plan as the primary guide for co-ordinating your project.Consistently monitor and update the plan.Remember that quality communication is a key to control.Monitor progress on the project against the plan on a regular basis.Get involved.Adapt the project schedule, budget and/or work plan as necessary to keep the project on track. register project progress and changes and communicate them to team members.What monitor ing should accomplish?Communicate project position and changes to other project team membersInform management (and clients or customers) about the status of the project show the justification for making project adjustmentsDocument current plans compared to the original project planProject Performance must be measured regularly to identify the variances from the plan. Variances are fed into control processes in the heterogeneous knowledge areas. To the extent the significant Variances are observed. Adjustments to the plan are made by repeating the appropriate project planning process.Project reports should beclearly state the current status of the projectcompare actual achievements with the planned target achievements disgorge attention to critical issuesidentify problems and propose solutionspromote effective management and controlProject status reportsIt is not simply a matter of keeping the scope from creeping, or a matter of end the cheapest and fastest project it is establish ing the appropriate Scope and delivering the commensurate product, service, or result.All the above processes have been iteratively revealed/implemented during the Proposed Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant project, which was revealed below.TechnologyThe proposed plant shall comprise High Power Modules using cells consisting of Multi-Crystalline Silicon Technology / Tandem Junction Thin Film Technology. Efficiency is varying from 6% 18%. Temperatures beyond 25oC have nominal effect on the efficiency of the modules. White Tempered Glass, EVA Resin and put up proof film along with Al frame is used for extended outdoor use. Lead electrify with weather proof connector shall be used for output terminal.Both the technologies are standalone type which inevitably no external power or water source and hence is intimately appropriate for surrender region of Rajasthan. Small amount of processed water or compressed air is required only for cleaning of the system.Indicative scope of work galv anicSupply, fitting, fixing of Solar PV Modules with appropriate module mounting structures and frames including overall planning and design of the power plant.Supply and installation of Junction boxes of appropriate standards with required trade protection and isolation system.Design, supply and installation of AC power conditioning units with all protections and controlling arrangement as per specifications to get the desired performance. String monitoring and MPPT features are included as per requirements.Inter tie-up of Solar modules, PCUs, transformers LT HT sides, LT switchgear, etc with appropriate cables and associated materials including supply of materials.Design, manufacture, supply, installation, interconnection and interfacing of computer aided data acquisition unit as per specification.Supply, installation complete earthing as required for AC and DC power system, PCU, LT switchgear, Transformer, all metallic cubicles, HT switchgear with materials as required as per applicable standards.Providing earth-mat and interconnection of array structures with earth pits in the PV array yard.Design, fabrication, supply, installation of LT power interfacing beautify to evacuate power to the grid through with(predicate) PCUs with appropriate capacity duty tour breakers, isolators, indicators, metering arrangement with selector switch, CTs, PTs, and slovenly person bus-bars as per requirement in complete.Design, fabrication, supply and installation of plant monitoring desk to monitor the status of all major equipments through remote monitoring system including connection to all major equipments and status to be monitored.Supply of all other BOS parts e.g. cables, electrical, etc as per the Bill of substantial (BOM) which is not cover above.Emergency DG Set 15 KVA with battery bank and battery charger.Metering device.Control Room and OthersElectrical wiring in the inverter room, control room and array yard with supply of cables and wires, switchboards, switches, Junction Boxes, distribution boards for lights, fans, polish off fans, power points for both 5 Amps and 15 Amps.Supply and installation of lightning arrestors for inverter room, control room as per relevant standards.Supply, fitting and fixing of CFL lighting fixtures, FL lighting fixtures, LED lighting fixtures for lighting indoor and outdoor various installations including array yard with required accessories.Providing of fire extinguisher and sand buckets complying with national or international arctic standards.Civil Works for solar SystemsTopographical surveyDesign and construction of appropriate foundation base for holding the module mounting structure with supply of all requisite materials, excavation, concreting, backfilling, shoring and shuttering, etc. complex body part of power plant buildings including inverter rooms, control room as required, office, canteen, etc.Barbed wire fencing of 3m stature for complete power plant and sub-station.Cable trenches, dra inage, etc.Main gate, side gates and Security rampart rooms.Erection and Installation of Power Evacuation ArrangementErection, supply, installation and fit out of fifty 0.415/33 KV step up transformers and three 33/132 KV step up transformers, 3 phase, 50 Hz, with associated switchgear comprising of circuit breakers, isolators, LT panels, CTs and PTs, etc including metering and protection like over-current, earth-fault, reverse power protection and controls, etc.Other Fixed AssetsFurniture for inverter rooms, control room and administration/office.Pantry equipment, change room lockers, etc.Store racks and cupboards.Standard Mechanical Maintenance tools.Engineering and Project ManagementDesign and EngineeringProject Management and construction supervisionMaterial ManagementInsurance during the project period.Project implementation scheduleBased on international practices and proficient advancements, it is estimated that first 10 MW capacity phase of the project will be supplied, i nstalled and commissioned from project commendation and additional 40 MWp of the project will be installed and commissioned in 60 months from project approval.ExecutingExecuting consists of the processes used to complete the work defined in the project management plan to accomplish the projects requirements. Execution process involves coordinating people and resources, as well as integrating and performing the activities of the project in accordance with the project management plan. The deliverables are produced as outputs from the processes performed as defined in the project management plan.Total project shall be completed within 60 months in 5 (five) stages of 10 MW each from date of sanction of the project.The modules will be ground mounted and tilted 27 degrees to slip the sun. The ground mounting will require a flat level surface and will be set into concrete. The modules will require an area that is unshaded from the sun. Any vegetation underneath the modules will need to b e kept to a level below that of the modules in order to avoid shading. All the modules will be at least 1.0m from the ground. It is assumed that this is adequate to keep the modules above the height of sand depository at the site during sand storm.Monitoring and controllingMonitoring and controlling consists of those processes performed to observe project execution so that potential problems can be identified in a timely manner and corrective action can be taken, when necessary, to control the execution of the project. The key benefit is that project performance is observed and measured regularly to identify variances from the project management plan.Monitoring and Controlling includesMeasuring the on-going project activities.Monitoring the project variables (cost, effort, scope, etc.) against the project management plan and the project performance baseline.Identify corrective actions to address issues and risks properly.Influencing the factors that could circumvent integrated chan ge control so only approved changes are implementedIn multi-phase projects, the monitoring and controlling process also provides feedback between project phases, in order to implement corrective or preventive actions to bring the project into compliance with the project management plan.Operation and maintenanceWhether a solar plant performs well in the long term and remains technically available depends to a large extent on servicing and regular maintenance. This shall be carried out by designated electrical experts in companionship with technicians from the respective component manufacturers.To keep all components optimally available, an electronic data processing unit in the solar power plant will permanently gather and evaluate all relevant performance data and possible error messages. Using target/actual comparison, data from the power plant shall be continually compared with data from an on-site weather station.Possible errors shall be precisely located and immediately passed on via email, SMS or fax to the relevant service technicians. They can then, from their workplace, conduct fault repair through online remote maintenance.Financial analysisAssumptions estimatesThe assumptions are made that suppliers will abide by the followingProvide Safe Working ConditionConsistency of ProcessesAdhere to Design StandardsAdhere to Standard ComponentsFollow the manikin AgreementsThe proposed Solar Photovoltaic Power Project is of 50 MWp capacity. Estimated cost of the project is INR Rs. 17 Crores per MWp. (2.42 Million Pounds) The get project cost is Rs. 850 Crores (. Gross aggregate electricity generation has been arrived at 83.22 million kWh per annum. The capacity function factor (plant load factor) is 19%.Project cost break-up means of financeApart from machinery, installation and commissioning cost, interest during construction, financial institution fees and margin money for working capital is part of project cost. Project financial analysis has been carr ied out considering debt equity ratio of 7030. Interest rate at debt part has been considered at 14.29%.Project DeliverablesThe project deliverables are based on the completion of project based on the followingOn timeOn budgetNo accidentsThe fulfilment of original quality requirementsDevelop industry project management best practices that are measureable and repeatableOperational terminal both in the short and long-termAdvantagesThe 89 pet watts of sunlight reaching the Earths surface is plentiful almost 6,000 measure more than the 15 terawatts equivalent of average power consumed by humans. Additionally, solar electric generation has the highest power density (global mean of 170 W/m) among renewable energies.Solar power is pollution-free during use. Production end-wastes and emissions are manageable using existing pollution controls. End-of-use recycling technologies are under development.PV installations can operate for many years with little maintenance or intervention after th eir sign set-up, so after the initial capital cost of building any solar power plant, operating costs are super low compared to existing power technologies.Solar electric generation is economically superior where grid connection or fuel transport is difficult, costly or impossible. Long-standing examples include satellites, island communities, remote locations and ocean vessels.When grid-connected, solar electric generation replaces some or all of the highest-cost electricity used during times of peak demand (in most climatic regions). This can reduce grid loading, and can eliminate the need for local battery power to provide for use in times of darkness. These features are enabled by net metering. Time-of-use net metering can be highly favourable, but requires newer electronic metering, which whitethorn still be impractical for some users.Grid-connected solar electricity can be used locally thus reducing transmission/distribution losings (transmission losses in the US were approx imately 7.2% in 1995).Compared to fossil and nuclear energy sources, very little inquiry money has been invested in the development of solar cells, so there is considerable room for improvement. Nevertheless, experimental high efficiency solar cells already have efficiencies of over 40% in case of concentrating photovoltaic cells and efficiencies are rapidly rising while mass-production costs are rapidly falling.DisadvantagesPhotovoltaic are costly to install. time the modules are often warranted for upwards of 20 years, much of the investment in a home-mounted system may be lost if the home-owner moves and the buyer puts less value on the system than the seller.Solar electricity is seen to be expensive.Solar electricity is not produced at night and is much reduced in cloudy conditions. Therefore, a storage or complementary power system is required.Solar electricity production depends on the express mail power density of the locations insolation. Average daily output of a flat pl ate collector at latitude tilt in the contiguous US is 3-7 kilowatt and on average lower in Europe.Solar cells produce DC which must be converted to AC (using a grid tie inverter) when used in existing distribution grids. This incurs an energy loss of 4-12%.Time ScaleDuration/ period of timeTask/ Milestone calendar week 1 2 (01 14 Oct, 2010)Assemble common information through explore resourcesWeek 3 (15 Oct, 2010)Research Proposal Assignment 1Week 3 4 (16 28 Oct, 2010)Organize meetings and cart out reviewsWeek 5 7 (29 18 Nov, 2010)Gather and pick up key DataWeek 8 12 (19 Nov 23 Dec. 2010)Lettering and discussion with supervisorWeek 12 13 (24 30 Dec, 2010)ReviewWeek 14 (31 5 Jan, 2011)Review and submissions