ESMAP tier1 meteorological station installation report for NUST University, Islamabad, Pakistan

The CSP Services (CSPS) Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) Project Tier1 meteorological station CSPS.MT.14.214 has been installed and tested for its correct operation by CSPS scientific staff between Oct. 23rd and 25th, 2014. The station has been installed and commissioned on the roof of the exams hall building at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) campus in Islamabad, Pakistan. All sensors are integrated into the Tier1 meteorological data acquisition system. Power supply is provided by NUST. It consists of a 230 VAC surge-protected power grid connection. The measurement system includes a UPS and batteries for continuing operation of at least 24 h in case of main power failure. Station maintenance will be done by local staff of NUST. The local personnel have been briefed on how the maintenance has to be done. The main task is to clean all three irradiance sensors on a daily basis. Upon request, further tasks as checking the leveling of the sensors, stability of the equipment, etc. might be carried out. Regular inspection and maintenance visits will be performed on a six-monthly interval by the company PITCO, local partner of the ESMAP solar vendor consortium.