Satcon Design Services
Designing for Optimum System Performance
Gaining full value out of any photovoltaic system starts with optimized system design. Satcon’s
Design Services organization will guide you through all phases of project development using
our broad experience and engineering skills. Ranging from design consulting to complete endto-end system design, our design services team can help ensure that your system is designed to
deliver optimum performance across its entire twenty plus year life span.
Satcon’s team of engineers have
hands-on, proven expertise in PV
systems designs and installations.
With over 100 combined years of
system design experience, Satcon
can help you to optimize every
aspect of PV systems, from the
panel to the grid.
Maximize the performance of
your project through a complete
understanding of the technology
backbone in your system.
Level 1: Engineering Consulting Services
Our engineering consulting services can provide you with an early assessment of your design
plan and system architecture. For this Level 1 offering, we will advise you on the following
aspects of your project:
Selection of location
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For roof-mounted systems, this would include proper layout over multiple sloped sections, and
positioning of the array to keep point loading and dead-loads within structural limits.
For ground mounted systems, the appropriate array location would depend on the terrain and the
proximity to nearby trees or structures.
Selection of individual components, including panels, sub-combiners and inverters
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Our engineers will recommend the type of photovoltaic module best suited to your project, and ensure
that each Balance of System component’s ratings are in-line with system requirements.
Solar array design
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Our preliminary array design will include recommended module tilt angles, array azimuth, module
packing density (W/m2) and mounting hardware best suited for your application.
We will also provide you with a preliminary photovoltaic yield forecast based on the initial design.
Level 2: Complete End-to-End System Design and Documentation
As follow-on to Level 1, or by itself, our design services team can provide you with a complete
design solution for your system. The Level 2 package includes:
Drawings and Documentation
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Single-line electrical drawings
PV array layout drawings
Grounding plans/drawings
Array mounting structure drawings
Inverter/transformer selection and layout plan
Utility interface drawings for low voltage and medium voltage
Triple-line AC electrical drawings
Managing and implementing the grid-connection application process
Wire-lists
Bill of Materials
Data acquisition systems design, and interfaces for monitoring services
Performance Forecasts
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Performance simulations using PVSol or PVsyst to provide bankable
estimates of energy production
Support for performance ratio analyses and assessments that will illustrate
and promote the key investment criteria.
Satcon Design Services
Additional Optional Services
In addition to the Level 1 and Level 2 packages, Satcon can also offer you the following
optional services:
Option A: Grid Connection Services
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Early checks of grid connection options to avoid unnecessary delays and optimize energy transfer
Perform dynamic simulations that demonstrate the performance during transient events that will verify
compatibility with the grid
Manage the grid-connection application process
SCADA system consulting
Option B: Environmental Impact Assessments
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Perform over-all environmental risk assessment
The impact of glare for planned or existing solar installations together with any necessary mitigating measures
The thermal and/or infrared radiation of the PV power plant
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Option C: Assistance/Supervision of Construction and Acceptance
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Evaluation of quotations and tenders
Advise on planning, installation scheduling, logistics, and quality control from start to finish
On-site installation supervision
Option D: Quality Assurance/System Audit
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As-built design inspection
Visual inspection of components and construction quality
Sample electrical measurements of system operation and performance
Inspection/reporting of construction progress
Inspection of wire size for code compliance
Evaluation of circuit protection
Option E: Pre-Commissioning System Inspection
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Visual inspection of components and construction quality
Verification of system electrical connections and grounding
Sample electrical measurements of system operation and performance
Option F: PE Stamped Drawings
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Professional Engineer Stamped Drawings can be provided if required for the project.
Package Options
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Global Headquarters
PingShan District,
Shenzhen, China
P: +86 755 3338 8008
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NanShan District,
Shenzhen, China
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Corp.
Taipei City, Taiwan
P: +886 2 2658 8229
USA Sales
SIC USA LLC
California, USA
P: +1 408 456 6779
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Satcon Design Services are offered with either a Level 1 base package, a Level 2 base package or
a Level 1/Level2 combination. All of the options listed are available separately.
Level 1
Engineering Consulting Services
Level 2
Complete End-to-End System Design and Documentation
Level 1 and Level 2 Package
Both Engineering Consulting and Complete System Design for one price
Option A
Grid Connection Services
Option B
Environmental Impact Assessments
Option C
Assistance/Supervision of Construction and Acceptance
Option D
Quality Assurance/System Audit
Option E
Pre-Commissioning System Inspection
Option F
PE Stamped Drawings