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Do independent power systems need grounding?

Owners of independent power systems do not have grounding supplied by the utility company, and often overlook it until it is too late. Some installations have reported damage to inverters, charge controllers, DC refrigerators, fluorescent light ballasts, TVs, pumps, and (rarely) photovoltaic panels.

How do you ground a solar array?

GROUND THE METALLIC FRAMEWORK of your PV array. (If your framework is wood, metallically bond the module frames together, and wire to ground.) Be sure to bolt your ground wires solidly to the metal so it will not come loose, and inspect it periodically. Also, ground antenna masts and wind generator towers.

What is Photovoltaic Wire used for?

Photovoltaic Wire is used for interconnection wiring of grounded and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems at various voltage levels. Our PV Wire is oil, gasoline and sunlight resistant.

How do you connect a photovoltaic array to a house?

Connect or “bond” all ground rods together via bare copper wire (#6 or larger, see the NEC) and bury the wire. Use only approved clamps to connect wire to rods. If your photovoltaic array is some distance from the house, drive ground rod (s) near it, and bury bare wire in the trench with the power lines.

What is minimal grounding?

Reduces electrical hum and radio caused by inverters, motors, fluorescent lights and other devices, and not least. Minimal grounding is provided by a copper-plated ground rod, usually 8 ft. long, driven into the earth. This is a minimum procedure in an area where the ground is moist (electrically conductive).