SPECIFICATIONS-WHITE-LED (W-LED) BASED SOLAR HOME LIGHTING SYSTEM

A solar home lighting system (SHS) provides a comfortable level of illumination in one or more
rooms of house. The SHS consist of a PV modules, control electronics, Lithium Ion battery and
luminaries. There are several SHS modules featuring one, two, or four luminary based on White
Light Emitting Diode (W-LED). The system could also be used to run a small DC fan or a 12-V DC
television along with the W-LED Lamps..
PV module converts sunlight into electricity, which powers the luminaries. White Light
Emitting Diode (W-LED) is a solid states device which emits light when electric current passes
through it.

BORD PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION

S.No.
Parameters
Model-I
1
Solar Panel
100Wp
2
Operating Voltage
11.5V DC
12V 75Ah LMLA or
3
Battery
11.1V, 40Ah Li-On
(Inbuilt)
4

Load

3X8W LED
1X20W DC Fan
1 USB

Average Duty Cycle

6Hrs Light, 4Hrs Fan

Charge Controller

DC Charge Controller for

above HLS 12V, 15Ah

Model-II
150Wp
11.5V DC
120Ah LMLA or 11.1V,
60Ah Li-On (Inbuilt)
3X8W LED
1X20W DC Fan
1 USB
1 TV Socket
6Hrs Light, 4Hrs Fan and
2 Hrs TV
DC Charge Controller for
above HLS 12V, 20Ah

TECHNICAL DETAILS
SPV MODULE
i. Indigenously manufactured PV module should only be used.
ii. The PV module should have crystalline silicon solar cells and must have a certificate of testing
conforming to IEC 61215 Edition II / BIS 14286 from an NABL or IECQ accredited
Laboratory.
iii. The power output of the module(s) under STC should be a minimum of as per the model at a
load voltage of 16.4 0.2 V.
iv. The open circuit voltage* of the PV modules under STC should be at least 21.0 Volts. Or as
per MNRE
v. The module efficiency should not be less than 13 %.
vi. The terminal box on the module should have a provision for opening it for replacing the
cable, if required.
vii. There should be a Name Plate fixed inside the module which will give:
a. Name of the Manufacturer or Distinctive Logo.
b. Model Number
c. Serial Number
d. Year of manufacture
viii. A distinctive serial number starting with NSM will be engraved on the frame of the module or
screen printed on the tedler sheet of the module.

BATTERY
i. Lithium Ion Rechargeable batteries should be only used.
ii. Each cell should be of 2.3V and minimum of 20000 m Ah
iii. The nominal voltage of the battery should be 11.5V
iv. The max charge current should be 12A.
v. Charging should be done on regulated DC, CCCV of 12.6V.
vi. Self-discharge should be less than 2% per month.
vii. The battery must have more than 1000 charge cycles at 80% DOD.
viii. The battery should have a fuel gauge.
ix. The following are the details of the Battery Management System (BMS) for the
Battery:
1.
The BMS should be a 3S PCM Protection
2.
Protections like Over voltage, Under voltage, Short circuit, Reverse
polarity and Over temperature.
3.
The BMS should be capable of cell balancing preferably non- dissipative cell
balancing.
4.
The BMS should be able to monitor the cells in the battery.
5.
The BMS should be capable of providing all the relevant data of the battery via
GPRS to a central server which is accessed by a website using authorized User
Name and Password.
6.
The BMS should have two connectors one a 2 pin CPU Connector for Power
and another a 3 Pin JST connector for SMBUS.
7.
All protections need to be resettled, not compromise.
LIGHT SOURCE
i. The light source will be a white LED type.
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ii. The colour temperature of white LED used in the system should be in the range of5500 K
0
6500 K.
iii. W-LEDs should not emit ultraviolet light.
iv. The light output from the white LED light source should be constant throughout the duty
cycle.
v. Diming
v. The lamps should be housed in an assembly suitable for outdoor use.

ELECTRONICS
i. The total electronic efficiency should be at least 85%.
ii. The CCU should be MPPT CCU compatible for lithium ion battery.
iii. Electronics should operate at 11.5 V and should have temperature compensation for proper
charging of the battery throughout the year.
iv. No Load current consumption should be less than 20 mA.
v. The PCB containing the electronics should be capable of solder free installation
and replacement.

v. Necessary lenghts of wires/cable, switches suitable for DC use and fuses should be
provided.
ELECTRONIC PROTECTIONS
i.

Adequate protection is to be incorporated under No Load conditions e.g. when the lamp is
removed and the system is switched ON.

ii. The system should have protection against battery overcharge and deep discharge
conditions.
iii. Protection for reverse flow of current through the PV module(s) should be provided.
iv. Electronics should have temperature compensation for proper charging of the battery
throughout the year.
v. Adequate protection should be provided against battery reverse polarity.
vi. Load reconnect should be provided at 80% of the battery capacity status.
MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
i. Corrosion resistant metallic frame structure should be provided to hold the SPV modules.
ii. The frame structure should have provision to adjust its angle of inclination to the horizontal,
so that it can be installed at the specified tilt angle.
iii. Light source should be either for wall mounted or ceiling mounted or can be hung from the
ceiling in a stable manner, as per site requirement.
iv. A vented metallic box with acid proof corrosion resistant paint for integrated housing for
battery, CCU and BMs indoors should be provided.
INDICATORS
i. The system should have two indicators, green and red.
ii. The green indicator should indicate the charging under progress and should glow only when
the charging is taking place.
iii. The Red indicator should blink when the luminary is on. The number of blinks should indicate
the battery level. The red indicator should continuously illuminate indicating the battery
Load Cut Off condition.
QUALITY AND WARRANTY
i. The Solar home lighting system will be warranted for a period of fifteen years from the date
of supply.
ii.
The PV module(s) will be warranted for a minimum period of 10 years from the date of
supply. The PV modules must be warranted for their output peak watt capacity, which
should not be less than 90% at the end of Ten (10) years and 80% at the end of Twenty
five (25) years.
iii. The batteries should be warranted for a period of 15 years.
iv. The Warranty Card to be supplied with the system must contain the details of the system.
The manufacturers can also provide additional information about the condition of
warranty as necessary.
OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL
An Operation, Instruction and Maintenance Manual, in English and the local language, should be
provided with the Solar Street Lighting System. The following minimum details must be provided in
the Manual:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.

Basic principles of Photovoltaic.

A small write-up (with a block diagram) on Integrated Solar Street Lighting System - its
components, PV module, battery, electronics and luminary and expected performance.
Type, Model number, Voltage & capacity of the battery, used in the system.
About Charging and Significance of indicators.
Clear instructions about erection of pole and mounting of the integrated housing on the pole.
Clear instructions on regular maintenance and trouble shooting of the Solar Street Lighting
System.

DO's and DONT's.

Name and address of the contact person for repair and maintenance, in case of nonfunctionality of the solar street lighting.