Tag: solar power

Field Evaluations: An Inspector’s Point of View

This article summarizes the actions and reporting processes required to achieve ...

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Details, Details, Details

Considering the complexity of the PV systems and the environment in ...

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Photovoltaic Combiners

A new safety standard in Canada for photovoltaic combiners has been ...

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Streamlining Solar Permitting and Inspection

I have spoken with building department officials who have seen an ...

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Inspecting the World’s Largest PV Systems

A few years back while at an IAEI sanctioned event, I ...

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O Disconnect, Disconnect, wherefore art thou Disconnect?

Somewhat like Juliette looking for Romeo, PV installers and a few ...

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Nooks and Crannies in PV Systems Where the Code “Don’t Shine”

The National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association ...

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Do you have the information needed to adjust the codes for greater safety?

The National Electrical Code The National Electrical Code (NEC) published by ...

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UL Question Corner — PV Rapid Shutdown Systems

The 2014 NEC 690.12 requires rapid shutdown of photovoltaic (PV) systems ...

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Keeping Up to Speed: Education and Training for the Inspector

The technologies of high-speed computers, microprocessors and integrated circuits are causing ...

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