Question:
Given the PEG system fastens the panel outside of the normal installation mounting zones is the council looking to find a mounting structure that is more suited to panel manufacturers normal methods to ensure longevity of the panel?

Answered on 10/Jan/2025 11:32 AM:


Q: Is Council open to alternative mounting solutions?

A: No.

Question:
Could you please confirm whether you require Monofacial or Bifacial solar panels?

For Monofacial panels, we meet all the technical requirements; however, the glass thickness is above 2mm, and the overall thickness of the panel is 35mm. Would this be acceptable, or would you prefer Bifacial panels?

For Bifacial panels, we meet all the technical requirements, but the weight exceeds 30kg. Would this be suitable for your specifications?

Your prompt response would be greatly appreciated to ensure we proceed accordingly.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

Answered on 10/Jan/2025 11:24 AM:


Q: Are minor deviations from panel specifications acceptable – specifically glass thickness greater than 2mm?

A: Yes. Panels which deviate will be considered, provided that they are included in the Jurchen Technologies certified modules list.

Q: If panels meet all technical criteria but exceed a weight of 30kg, will they be acceptable?

A: Panels over 30kg will be considered but proponents should consider the practical impacts of exceeding this threshold.

Question:
Fram depth recommend is 30 33mm. is there a possibility, that we could use 35mm frame depth

Answered on 10/Jan/2025 11:33 AM:


Q: Is Council open to alternative mounting solutions?

A: No.

Question:
Could you please confirm whether you require Monofacial or Bifacial solar panels? For Monofacial panels, we meet all the technical requirements; however, the glass thickness is above 2mm, and the overall thickness of the panel is 35mm. Would this be acceptable, or would you prefer Bifacial panels? For Bifacial panels, we meet all the technical requirements, but the weight exceeds 30kg. Would this be suitable for your specifications? Your prompt response would be greatly appreciated to ensure we proceed accordingly. Thank you for your time and assistance.

Answered on 10/Jan/2025 11:25 AM:


Q: Are minor deviations from panel specifications acceptable – specifically glass thickness greater than 2mm?

A: Yes. Panels which deviate will be considered, provided that they are included in the Jurchen Technologies certified modules list.

Q: If panels meet all technical criteria but exceed a weight of 30kg, will they be acceptable?

A: Panels over 30kg will be considered but proponents should consider the practical impacts of exceeding this threshold.

Question:
Good Morning,

In reference to the requirement of ISO 9001: Quality Management System and ISO 14001: Environmental Management System to be held by the tenderer, is this required of the supplier or just the manufacturer?

As a distributor we do not hold these accreditations but some of our manufacturers do. Therefore, the tendered/provided panels would be manufactured under these these requirements but as the tenderer/distributor we don't carry our own certifications.

Regards,

Matthew

Answered on 10/Jan/2025 09:45 AM:


Manufacturer. The intent is to identify factors that improve confidence in the product (panels). That said, it would be advantageous for the supplier to indicate how they manage the process of procurement and supply to ensure the product maintains its integrity and is not diminished in any form.

Question:
1. Are Jurchen Technologies to Peg™ E\W ground mounting system and SMA Inverters already procured/to be procured separately.

2. Will the Supply and Construct tender that will be released will include only Balance of Materials(BoM) or all the components including Jurchen Technologies to Peg™ E\W ground mounting system and inverters except Solar Panels supply?

Answered on 14/Jan/2025 01:50 PM:


1. Are Jurchen Technologies to Peg™ E\W ground mounting system and SMA Inverters already procured/to be procured separately.

Yes


2. Will the Supply and Construct tender that will be released will include only Balance of Materials(BoM) or all the components including Jurchen Technologies to Peg™ E\W ground mounting system and inverters except Solar Panels supply?

Yes, BoM

Question:
What is the Solar panel uplift pressure (Pa - kPA) requirements for the solar site to be attached to the Juchen structure?

Answered on 23/Jan/2025 03:58 PM:


Jurchen Technologies have advised the uplift pressure is -1128Pa. This is based off the preliminary designs and a module that is 1961x1134x30mm.

Question:
Hi

In respect to shipping to site. Panels can be shipped on pallets or in containers. Containers left on site would attract a holding fee, the value of which would depend on how long they are required to remain on site for, which is unknown.

Please confirm that a single palleted shipment is acceptable.

Thanks

Answered on 24/Jan/2025 09:00 AM:


Hi,

Palleted shipment would be acceptable. Delivery by container would be fine as well, however we'd be looking to unload them upon delivery so the containers could be returned immediately. In either case we'd need to coordinate with the supplier and Council staff or a local contractor to assist with unloading.