Section 26 31 00: Photovoltaic Collectors and Systems

PART 1 GENERAL 1.01

SUMMARY: A. Section Includes: This section specifies photovoltaic glass. B. Other sections: Building Integrated Photovoltaic’s (BIPV) are glazing elements in the building (skylight, curtain wall, windows, storefront, spandrel, etc.) Thus, Please verify other glazing sections, in particular, SECTION 088000 – GLAZING and references there in: a. Glass for [windows] [doors] [interior borrowed lites] [storefront framing] [glazed curtain walls] [sloped glazing] [skylights] b. Glazing sealants and accessories.

1.02

REFERENCES: A. Reference Standards: 1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI): a. ANSI/UL 1703 Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels. b. ANSI Z97.1 Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test for Safety Glazing Used in Buildings 2. International Electrical Commission (IEC): a. IEC 61215 (1998) Crystallyne terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules – Design qualification and type approval. b. IEC 61730-1 International Standard – Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification – Part 1 – Requirements for construction 3. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) A. ASTM C1036 – Flat Glass B. ASTM E546 – Test Method For Frost Point of Sealed Insulating Glass Units C. ASTM E773 – Seal Durability of Sealed Insulating Glass Units D. ASTM E774 – Sealed Insulating Glass Units

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E. ASTM D792. Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement F. ASTM E1269. Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Heat Capacity by Differential Scanning Calorimetry G. ASTM D1004. Standard Test Method for Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) of Plastic Film and Sheeting H. ASTM D542. Standard Test Method for Index of Refraction of Transparent Organic Plastics I. ASTM E1354. Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter J. ASTM F433. Standard Practice for Evaluating Thermal Conductivity of Gasket Materials K. ASTM D1929. Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastic. L. ASTM C1172 Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass. M. C1048 - 12e1 Standard Specification for HeatStrengthened and Fully Tempered Flat Glass. N. Tempered and Laminated Safety Glass (European Standards) a. EN 12600: Resistance to body impact b. EN12543: Tempered Glass for Building applications c. EN 12510: Laminated Safety Glass for Building applications

1.03

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Provide photovoltaic amorphous silicon technology glass units with the electrical and mechanical data indicated on the part 2 Products of this section. This glass units will be capable of withstanding normal thermal movement and wind impact loads (where applicable) without failure, including loss or glass breakage attributable to the following: defective manufacturer, fabrication, and installation; failure of sealants or gaskets, deterioration of glazing materials; or other defects in construction.

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B. Glass Design: 1. Glass Thickness: Select minimum glass thickness to comply with ASTM E 1300 according to following requirements: 2. Specified Design Wind Loads: See structural drawings 3. Specified Design Snow Loads: See structural drawings, but not less than snow loads required by ASCE 7 “Minimum Design Loads for buildings and Other Structures: Section 7, Snow Loads. 4. Specified Design Electrical Limits: See Part 2 Products. Limits of Maximum system voltage 600sys (V) and operating module temperature -40…+85 ªC. 1.04

SUBMITTALS A. General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with Contract Conditions and Section [01 33 00 –Submittal Procedures] B. Product Data: Submit specified products as follows: 1. Manufacturer´s product data and specifications 2. Photovoltaic glass configuration C. Shop Drawings: Indicate information on shop drawings as follows: 1. Layout and orientation of PV glasses. 2. Cross section of the PV glass units. 3. Detail of junction box. 4. Size and weight of individual shipping units. 5. List of recommended spare parts 6. List of preventive maintenance routines D. Product Certificates: Signed by manufacturers of major components or parts. The photovoltaic glass, as a customized product, could be certified by families of product. E. Best effort to supply components with the highest available percentage of post-consumer recycled content.

1.05

QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Except as modified by governing codes and the Contract Documents, comply with the latest applicable provisions and latest recommendations of the following: 1. PV Module A. National Electrical Code (NEC) 2008 B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI): ANSI Z97.1 Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test for Safety Glazing Used in Buildings

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C. International Electrical Commission (IEC): 1. IEC 61215 (1998) Crystalline terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules – Design qualification and type approval. 2. IEC 61730-1 International Standard – Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification – Part 1 – Requirements for construction 3. UL 1703 4. For dedicated or customized projects, as an alternative to IEC or UL, provide a Field-Evaluation Test from a recognized CB Laboratory (TUV, Intertek, UL, etc.). D. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) and others. a. ASTM C1172 Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass. b. C1048 - 12e1 Standard Specification for Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered Flat Glass. c. Tempered and Laminated Safety Glass (European Standards) d. EN 12600: Resistance to body impact

1.06

DESIGN CRITERIA A. General a. The PV panels are to comply with Local Construction Codes b. Withstand their gravity loads c. Withstand all other superimposed loads, as indicated on Architectural drawings and all within the deflection limitations, governed by the design of the supporting structure. d. Exterior panels to withstand pressure or suction wind load per requirements of New York. f. Allow for temperature expansion and/or contraction, without harmful effect to the glass, connections, joint seals, or adjoining construction.

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PART 2: MATERIALS 2.01

Criteria

A. The photovoltaic system and accessories described herein shall be fully capable of operation as specified in the following environmental conditions: Maximum ambient temperature: 185ºF Minimum ambient temperature: - 40ºF 2.02

PV Modules

The PV module electrical ratings are measured in Standard Test Conditions (STC), which are: 1000 W/m2 irradiance at an Air Mass of 1.5 spectrum and cell temperature at 25ºC (77ºC). These PV modules deliver the electrical characteristics within +/-10 % of the indicated values shown in Table Manufacturer: Onyx Solar Energy

Table 1: PV Module Electrical Characteristics at STC Module Quantity: XXXXXXXXX Product reference: 088A0-16500850-30M as ONYX PHOTOVOLTAIC GLASS Manufacturer: Onyx Solar Energy Length: 65 ” Width: 33 1/2” Thickness: 5/8” Surface area: 0,36 m2 or 3,8 sqf Weight density: 40 kg/m2 or 8,1 pounds/sqf Type of PV Cell: 6” Monocrystalline Solar cells Cell string: 36 cells in series. 4 strings/ 9 cells per string Transparence degree: 30% Nominal peak power: 147 Wp Open-circuit voltage: 22,50 Voc(V) Short-circuit current: 8,50 Isc (A) Voltage at nominal power: 18,50 Vmpp(V) Current at nominal power: 7,98 Impp(A) Power tolerance not to exceed: ± 10% Maximum system voltage: 600 Vsys (V)

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Glass configuration as double laminated safety glass:     

First layer: 5/16” or 8mm low-iron tempered glass Second layer: EVA and Mono 6” crystalline solar cells Third layer: 5/16” or 8mm tempered glass Encapsulant: ethylene-vinyl acetate Thickness encapsulant: 2 foils per interlayer of 1/32” or 0,90 mm EVA layers

PART 3: WARRANTY A. Provide a comprehensive warranty of the photovoltaic glass. B. Expected warranties: a. Product: Period of 5 years, starting from the initial purchase date, that the PV Module is free from any defect in material or manufacture. b. Output: Minimum value measured at standard condition STC of 80% of the initial Nominal Power by year 10.

END OF SECTION 26 31 00

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