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Title: Photovoltaic Power Systems and the National Electrical Code: Suggested Practices

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/808812· OSTI ID:808812

This suggested practices manual examines the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) as they apply to photovoltaic (PV) power systems. The design requirements for the balance of systems components in a PV system are addressed, including conductor selection and sizing, overcurrent protection ratings and location, and disconnect ratings and location. PV array, battery, charge controller, and inverter sizing and selection are not covered, as these items are the responsibility of the system designer, and they in turn determine the items in this manual. Stand-alone, hybrid, and utility-interactive PV systems are all covered.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
808812
Report Number(s):
SAND2001-0674; TRN: US200306%%699
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1 Mar 2001
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English