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Solar photovoltaics (PV) is one of the primary renewable energy (RE) technology options around the world as well as in Malaysia. Unlike other forms of RE, PV technology is the most suited for residential premises and buildings. The installation of PV in residential allows for individual contribution towards a greener environment by generating their own clean electricity. Today, there are thousands of grid-connected PV (GCPV) systems installed in residential, commercial and industrial premises in Malaysia, ranging from several kWp to MWp. The GCPV systems began under the Malaysian Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV) programme, jointly funded by the United Nations Global Environment Facility (UNDP-GEF) with the Government of Malaysia from 2006-2010. From 2007-2011, the performance of these systems was monitored by the Photovoltaic Systems Monitoring Centre (PVMC), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam. With the implementation of the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) in late 2012, the demand and use of GCPV systems proliferated astronomically. The FiT scheme is placed under the purview of the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia. The pressing question now is: what are the standards relating to GCPV in Malaysia? Are there any at all to begin with? How are the systems doing? Whilst emphasis is given to ensure that the product and components are of high quality, its design, installation and monitoring aspects are not to be taken lightly or for granted. This is where the Department of Standards Malaysia (Standards Malaysia) has pooled together local experts in the area since a long time ago to develop the various series of Malaysian Standards (MS) for solar PV systems. For example, MS 1837:2010 Installation of Grid-Connected Photovoltaic (PV) Systems is a good case-in-point for the industry and government alike to refer to before the systems are approved and allowed for interconnection to the national utility network. Realising the importance of PV technology in the development of goal to meet the target set by the government, Standards Malaysia has published various series of MS related to PV. The MS referred in this seminar are developed by the Working Group on Solar Photovoltaic Systems (WG-8-1) which were established within the Malaysian Standards Development Systems under the purview of Standards Malaysia, a government agency of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).

This workshop aims:

to introduce and update participants on MS on PV and GCPV.

to provide knowledge on terminologies and overview of GCPV systems.

to provide guidance on GCPV systems installation and de-sign qualification.

to provide brief explanations on safety requirements and testing procedures of GCPV systems.

to enlighten participants on how to extract relevant information for direct use.

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8.00 am Registration

9.00 am Opening Remarks

By: YBhg. Datuk Fadilah Baharin Director General Department of Standards Malaysia

9.15 am Paper 1: Overview and Introduction to MS 61836 and MS IEC 61724—Basic Terminologies and Performance Monitoring of GCPV Systems

By: Dr. Sulaiman Shaari Chairman, Working Group on Solar Photovoltaic Systems; Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

10.00 am Break and Networking Session

10.30 am Paper 2: The Requirements of Installation of GCPV Systems in reference to MS 1837 and MS IEC 60364

By: Dr. Shahril Irwan Sulaiman Member, Working Group on Solar Photovoltaic Systems; Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

11.45 am Paper 3: Balance of System and Requirements for System Documentation—MS IEC 62093 and MS IEC 62446

By: Dr. Nor Zaini Ikrom Zakaria Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

1.00 pm Lunch

2.30 pm Paper 4: Test Procedure of Islanding Prevention Measures and Interconnection—MS IEC 61727; MS IEC 62116

By: Dr. Ahmad Maliki Omar Deputy Chairman, Working Group on Solar Photovoltaic Systems; Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

3.45 pm Panel Discussion and Q&A Session

Moderator: Dr. Sulaiman Shaari Panelists: All Speakers

4.30 pm Refreshments and End of Seminar

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Dr. Ahmad Maliki Omar holds a PhD in Power Electron-ics from University of Malaya, MSc in Power Electronics from Loughborough University, UK and BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from University of Malaya. He is cur-rently the trainer for ISPQ-SEDA, Malaysia. He was Malay-sia representative for IEA-PVPS Task 11 from 2009 to 2010. He is also actively involved in Standards Develop-ment Activities and a member in Standards Working Group (SWG) Standalone PV system, SWG Grid connected PV

system, SWG Translation of Wiring Regulation Standard and SWG Electrical Appliances. He lead several research projects under IRPA and IRDC/UiTM grants and published many technical papers in reputable international journals and con-ferences proceedings on the subjects of Power Electronics Converters and Automations. He is currently the Head, Green Energy Research Centre, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, UiTM, Shah Alam,

Dr. Shahril Irwan obtained his B.Eng in Electrical & Electronics from Universiti Tenaga Nasional Malaysia, M.EngSc in Photovoltaic Engineering from University of New South Wales, Australia and PhD in Electrical Engi-neering from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. He has been assisting the PV industries for the past decade. His active contributions has been recognized when he is ap-pointed as Master Trainer for competency-based trainings such as SEDA Grid-Connected Photovoltaic (GCPV) Sys-

tem Design Course, SEDA GCPV Systems for Wireman and Chargeman course, as well as the Installation and Maintenance for Grid-Connected Pho-tovoltaic Systems course. Besides GCPV systems, he is also a prominent trainer in stand-alone photovoltaic (SAPV) system courses. He is also regu-larly involved in various consultancy projects and contract research related to both GCPV and SAPV systems.

Dr. Sulaiman Shaari is the leading expert on photovolta-ic (PV) systems in Malaysia. He holds a PhD in Solar Pho-tovoltaic Systems from De Montfort University, UK, Masters and Bachelor in Physics from University of Missouri and Kansas State University, USA respectively. He is GCPV Certified (ISPQ-GSES, Australia) and a certified Master Trainer PV & RE (NEDO, Japan). He is currently the Lead trainer for ISPQ-SEDA, Malaysia. His expertise on PV in-cludes: systems design; testing & commissioning; monitor-

ing and assessment; evaluation. He has many years experience in the area and has given services to the government and industry in research, consul-tancy and expert advice in various forms. He has vast experience in capacity building and has taught PV systems for designers and installers as well as delivered addresses at national and international events.

Dr. Nor Zaini Ikrom Zakaria has many years of experi-ence in the area of building science and photovoltaic (PV) systems. With her knowledge and experience on PV, she has contributed to the government, academic institution, and industry in research and consultancy. She has been involved in capacity building and has taught PV systems for designers and installers. Her credentials are: Academic: PhD, Energy in Building (Univ. Malaya, Malay-sia); MS, Physics (Univ. of Missouri, United States of America); BS, Physics (College of Charleston, United

States of America); Master Trainer and Examiner for: PV Design Course (SEDA, Malaysia); PV Chargeman & Wireman Course (SEDA, Malaysia); PV Installer Course (SEDA, Malaysia) Committee member: Working Group on Architecture and Passive Design Strategy (DSM-SIRIM, Malaysia) Technical Committee on Energy Efficiency of Building (DSM-SIRIM, Malay-sia) She now teaches at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia as senior lecturer.

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MS 61836:2010

Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems—Terms, Definitions and Symbols

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MS IEC 61724:2010

Photovoltaic System Performance Monitoring—Guidelines for Measurement, Data Exchange and Analysis (IEC 61724:1998, IDT)

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Installation of Grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

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MS IEC 60364-7-712:2007

Electrical Installations of Buildings A-Part 7-712: Requirements for Special Installations or Locations - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Supply System (IEC 603647 - 712:2002,IDT)

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MS IEC 62093:2012

Balance of System Components for Photovoltaic System – De-sign Qualification Natural Environments (IEC 62093:2005, IDT)

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MS IEC 62446:2012

Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems – Minimum Requirements for System Documentation, Commissioning Tests and Inspection (IEC 62446:2009, IDT)

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MS 61727:2010

Photovoltaic (PV) Systems - Characteristic of the Utility Interface (IEC 61727:2004, IDT)

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MS IEC 62116:2012

Test Procedure of Islanding Prevention Measures for Utility – In-terconnected Photovoltaic Inverters (IEC 62116:2008, IDT)

The workshop fee is RM500 to confirm participation to the workshop. This workshop package offered is inclusive of workshop materials, certificate of attendance, refreshments, lunch and Malaysian Standards for Grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems as listed below:

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purchase from SIRIM Berhad. Tick (√) in the column below if you wish to purchase the MS

and would like to receive the document (s) on the seminar day. Please return this page

together with the Registration Form (pg 6) to us at 03 5544 6114 (fax) and email:

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LIST OF MALAYSIAN STANDARDS ON SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AVAILABLE

FOR PURCHASE FROM SIRIM BERHAD:

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A) GRID CONNECTED SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM

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1 MS 1837:2010 Installation of Grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

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MS IEC 60364-7-712:2007 Electrical Installations of Buildings A-Part 7-712: Requirements for Special Installations or Locations - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Supply System (IEC 603647 - 712:2002,IDT)

RM20

3 MS IEC 61727:2010 Photovoltaic (PV) Systems - Characteristic of the Utility Interface (IEC 61727:2004, IDT)

RM20

4 MS IEC 62109 - 1:2011 Safety of Power Converters for Use in Photovoltaic Power Sys-tems - Part 1: General Requirements (IEC 62109-1:2010,IDT)

RM160

5 MS IEC 62093:2012 Balance-of-System Components for Photovoltaic Systems—design Qualification Natural Environments (IEC 62093:2005, IDT)

RM50

6 MS IEC 62116:2012 Test Procedure of Islanding Prevention Measures for Utility—Interconnected Photovoltaic Inverters (IEC 62116:2008, IDT)

RM30

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MS IEC 62446:2012 Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems – Minimum Requirements for System Documentation, Commissioning Tests and Inspection (IEC 62446:2009, IDT)

RM30

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MS IEC 61194:2009 Characteristic Paramaeters of Stand– Alone Photovoltaic (PV) Systems (IEC 61194:1992, IDT)

RM140

2 MS 62257 -1:2009 RM30

Recommendations for Small Renewable Energy and Hybrid Systems for Rural Electrification—Part 1: General Introduc-tion to Rural Electrification

3 MS 62257 -2:2009 RM70

Recommendations for Small Renewable Energy and Hybrid Systems for Rural Electrification—Part 2: From Require-ments to a Range of Electrification Systems

4 MS 62257 -3:2009 RM50

Recommendations for Small Renewable Energy and Hybrid Systems for Rural Electrification—Part 3: Project Develop-ment and Management

5 MS 62257 -4:2009 RM80

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SMALL RENEWABLE ENER-GY AND HYBRID SYSTEMS FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICA-TION - PART 4: SYSTEM SELECTION AND DESIGN

6 MS 62257 –5:2009 RM40

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SMALL RENEWABLE ENER-GY AND HYBRID SYSTEMS FOR RURAL ELCTRIFICA-TION - PART 5: PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

7 MS 62257 –6:2009 RM20

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SMALL RENEWABLE ENER-GY AND HYBRID SYSTEMS FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICA-TION - PART 6: ACCEPTANCE, OPERATION, MAINTE-NANCE AND REPLACEMENT

8 MS IEC 62124:2009 RM330

PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) STAND-ALONE SYSTEMS - DE-SIGN VERIFICATION (IEC 62124:2004, IDT)

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9 MS 62257-7:2010 RM20

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SMALL RENEWABLE ENERGY AND HYBRID SYSTEMS FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION - PART 7: GENERATORS

10 MS 62257-7-1:2010 RM90

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SMALL RENEWABLE ENERGY AND HYBRID SYSTEMS FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION - PART 7-1: GENERATORS - PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAYS

11 MS 62257-7-3:2010 RM50

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SMALL RENEWABLE ENERGY AND HYBRID SYSTEMS FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION - PART 7-3: GENERATOR SET - SELECTION OF GENERA-TOR SETS FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION SYSTEMS

12 MS 62257-8-1:2010 RM30

RECOMMENDATION S FOR SMALL RENEWABLE ENERGY AND HYBRID SYSTEMS FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION - PART 8-1: SELECTION SYSTEMS - SPECIFIC CASE OF AU-TOMOTIVE FLOODED LEAD-ACID BATTERIES AVAILABLE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

13 MS 62257-9-1:2012 RM60

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SMALL RENEWABLE ENERGY AND HYBRID SYSTEMS FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION - PART 9 - 1: MICROPOWER SYSTEMS (IEC /TS 62257-9-1:2008, IDT)

14 MS 62257-9-2:2012 RM60

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SMALL RENEWABLE ENERGY AND HYBRID SYSTEMS FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION A - PART 9 - 2: MICROGRIDS IEC/TS 62257-9-2:2006, IDT)

15 MS 62257-9-3:2012 RM20

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SMALL RENEWABLE ENERGY AND HYBRID SYSTEMS FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION A - PART 9 - 3: INTEGRATED SYSTEM A - USER INTERFACE (IEC/TS 62257-9-3:2006, IDT)

16 MS 62257-9-4:2012 RM30

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SMALL RENEWABLE ENERGY AND HYBRID SYSTEMS FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION A - PART 9 - 4: INTEGRATED SYSTEM A - USER INSTALLA-TION (IEC/TS 62257-9-4: 2006, IDT)

17 MS IEC 62509:2012 RM30

BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLERS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS - PERFORMANCE AND FUNCTIONING (IEC 62509:2010, IDT)

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1 MS IEC 61646:2010 RM50

THIN-FILM TERRESTRIAL PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULES - DESIGN QUALIFICATION AND TYPE APPROVAL (FIRST REVISION) (IEC 61646:2008, IDT)

2 MS IEC 61730-1:2010 RM30

PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULE SAFETY QUALIFI-CATION - PART 1: REQUIREMENTS FOR CON-

3 MS IEC 61730-2:2010 RM50

PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULE SAFETY QUALIFI-CATION - PART 2: REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING

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1 MS 61836:2010 RM90

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY SYSTEMS - TERMS, DEFINITIONS AND SYMBOLS

2 MS IEC 61724:2010 RM30

PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM PERFORMANCE MONI-TORING - GUIDELINES FOR MEASUREMENT, DA-TA EXCHANGE AND ANALYSIS (IEC 61724:1998, IDT)

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