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  1. jar546

    The Solar Revolution: Insights into the Growth and Hurdles of the PV Industry

    The photovoltaic (PV) or solar industry has undergone significant growth and transformation in recent years, a trend reflected in various aspects such as market growth, economic impact, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. Industry Growth and Economic Impact The solar industry...
  2. Nearly-Complete

    Solar Power Optimizers and Maximum Inverter Voltage

    SolarEdge tells their designers to design a system based on the maximum power because their optimizers keep everything at the right voltage for the system. https://www.solaredge.com/us/guide-designing-with-solaredge Is this supported by code? CEC 690.7 (a) states that the maximum voltage shall...
  3. jar546

    NEC 690.47 Grounding Electrode System

    NFPA 70, Article 690.47 requires a grounding electrode system whenever you install a PV ( Photovoltaic) system, otherwise known as solar panels. Can the existing grounding electrode system of a building be utilized for compliance with NEC 690.47? Would any of you require a separate grounding...
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