PV GreenCard Webinar

SAPVIA

06 May 2019

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• Today we will be focusing on the PV sector in SA, with a particular emphasis on the PV GreenCard platform, howto use it and the support mechanisms that are in place for PV industry players and stakeholders.

• First, lets take a quick look at the opportunities in the PV sector. The growth of the sector has increasedsignificantly and the cost of fulfilling PV projects has decreased as the technology and supply and demand drivershave improved. Technology improvements, improved risk appetite and the global RE drive could result in SAseeing solar PV prices as low as R0.46/kWh by 2030. (This is according to the work published by Wright et al.2017).

• Domestically we have seen potential for local government procurement of electricity from IPPs; manufacturingopportunities from local content requirements; opportunities for manufacturers in the proposed AtlantisGreenTech Special economic zone and lastly, local businesses, organisations and government institutions who areprocuring PV systems to assist in powering their infrastructure.

• The PV industry is growing at a fast rate and over the next few years, businesses that invest in building theircapacity, identifying strong revenue generators within their scope of business and promoting their professionalbrand will be the big winners of the industry. Currently there are only a handful of PV industry businesses that canpotentially be considered to be brands however the industry is in its infancy in our country and the market has notyet objectively identified the “go to” brands for the PV sector and this is something that I would really like toimpress into the hearts and minds of all the PV industry stakeholders. There is room to grow into becoming asignificant player over the next few years, through investing in your business right now.

Welcome

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Welcome

• The industry might seem daunting because the focus tends to always come back to the REIPPPhowever the number of “small scale and independent projects” is increasing year on year. There isroom at the table for SMME and new players in the market. The laws of the country are slowlymoving in the right direction, which would enable small scale power production; additionally, theamount of support being made available to small businesses is continuously developing.

• SAPVIA is the custodian of the PV GreenCard program and they play that vital role which is aimed atproviding support to the PV Industry players of all sizes. The SAPVIA team are working tirelessly tobring opportunities, and support organisations within the industry; and this is one of the reasonsthat the PV industry is one of the most advanced with regards to the level of technical supportwhich has been made available to small and medium sized businesses and in how much thecommercial environment of the industry has grown under the leadership and drive of the industryorganisation.

• Our first speaker for today is Mr Niveshen Govender. Niveshen is the programme manager ofSAPVIA and will provide a brief introduction of the PV GreenCard platform and also touch on why itcan be a game changer for businesses who choose to invest in the sustainability of the industry as awhole. Our second speaker for today is Mr Philipp Vanicek also from GIZ. Philipp is also a RE advisorfor the programme, and will take us through how to fill out a PV GC online.

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Introduction

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The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (“SAPVIA” or “the Association”) is a non-profit industry association that aims to promote,

develop and grow the Photovoltaic (“PV”) sector as part of the wider renewable energy industry in South Africa.

Aim: To facilitate the creation of a viable Solar PV Market, by becoming the trusted partner to Government and

promoting member products and services

Vision, mission and values

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ValuesCohesionWe embrace diversity, our strength.

ConsistencyWe say what we mean, do what we

say. Always.

CollaborationInstead of walking fast on our own,

we walk together with our

stakeholders, so we can walk far

VisionSolar PV is the electricity generation

technology of choice in South Africa and

the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa, in support

of socio-economic development

MissionTo vigorously mobilise support for the

sustainable growth of solar PV in South

Africa and the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa

Membership

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Membership

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The association serves the collective interests of its 180+ members. SAPVIA’s members are active in various parts of the PV value-chain, including…

Project development

PV project ownership (as independent power producers)

Engineering-procurement-construction (EPC)

Operations and maintenance (O&M)

Manufacturing

Embedded (roof-top) PV installation

Training

Consulting and Research

Finance

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REIPPPPSolar PV To Date

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Embedded GenerationSolar PV To Date

128 Companies Registered700 candidates trained240 installers assessed

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Installations

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Installations Gone Wrong

• Lack of Skills• Lack of Standards• Lack of Quality Installations

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PV GreenCard Programme

Skills Development

Accreditation Standards Documentation

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PV GreenCard Training and Assessment

Skills Development

Accreditation

Standards

Documentation

The Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician, Curriculum Code 313109001, NQF Level 5, SAQA Qualification ID 99447

Solar PV Stand-alone System Mounter

84 Credits

Approx 7 months education cycle

Mounts pre-designed PV systems according to instructions from either a PV Installer or PV Designer

Solar PV Stand-alone Installer

218 Credits

Approx 2 years education cycle

Liaises with clients, obtains and analyses data, designs a PV system, installs, commissions and tests a PV system

Solar PV Farm Technician

•229 Credits

•Approx 2 years education cycle

•Service and maintenance technician at a Solar PV Farm

Solar PV Stand-Alone Service Technician

•245 Credits

•Approx 2 years education cycle

•Service and maintenance technician at a stand-alone installation, which would include domestic roof-top installations

Solar PV Assessment

Assessment to prove a) mounting and b) installing competency

Practical and theoretical elements

Recognition of prior learning (RPL Toolkit)

PV Installer Course

1 week short course with focus on design and compliance

Special additional focus on the DC-side of PV systems

Includes minimum requirements to install a PV system

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PV GreenCard Skills Development Overview

• 2 Assessment Centres– 20 Assessments – 240 Installers assessed – 86% pass rate

• 24 Training Institutions– JHB, KZN, PE, EL and CPT – Over 700 participants trained

• In Process– merSETA/QCTO submission for RPL Toolkit

o STEP 1: Go to: https://www.pvgreencard.co.za/installers/training-and-assessment/

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Installer Assessment and/or Training Process

o STEP 2: Contact an approved assessment center for upcoming assessment dates

o STEP 3: Register and successfully complete the 2-day assessment o The 5-day training at approved training institutions is optional as the

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Installer Assessment and/or Training Process

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PV GreenCard Registration

Skills Development

Accreditation

Standards

DocumentationRequirements

- DoL Registered Person- SAPVIA Assessed Person

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PV GreenCard Current Update

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PV GreenCard Applicable Standards

Skills Development

Accreditation

Standards

Documentation

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PV GreenCard Installation Guidelines

www.pvgreencard.co.za

SANS10142-1 modified to allow for synchronous embedded generation.

SNAS10142-1-X to be drafted and published for public comment in 2019 - Covering both AC and DC

sizes of LV embedded generator

Interim measure until SANS 10142-1-X is available

Will be updated as and when required

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PV GreenCard As Built Report/Checklist

Skills Development

Accreditation

Standards

Documentation

https://www.pvgreencard.co.za/app/installer/pvg-gc

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PV GreenCard Programme

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Installation Company Registration Process Demonstration

o STEP 1: Register on www.pvgreencard.co.za for the PV GreenCard

o STEP 2: Register Assessed Installers and DoL registered persons

o STEP 3: Issue PV GreenCards

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Installation Company Registration Process

Requirements- DoL Registered Person

- SAPVIA Assessed Person

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Issue a PV GreenCardDemonstration

Philipp Vanicek

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Conclusion

• Thank you for joining us for today’s webinar, for any further assistanceplease contact the SAPVIA offices directly on 021 200 5856.

• Alternatively, you can email PV GreenCard administrator, Kim Thomas:kim@sapvia.co.za for any queries.

• Have a look at the PV GreenCard website (www.pvgreencard.co.za) toanswer the bulk of any questions you may have.

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Thank you