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Photovoltaic power systems and the National Electrical Code: Suggested practices

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/486131· OSTI ID:486131
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  1. New Mexico State Univ., Las Cruces, NM (United States). Southwest Technology Development Inst.

This guide provides information on how the National Electrical Code (NEC) applies to photovoltaic systems. The guide is not intended to supplant or replace the NEC; it paraphrases the NEC where it pertains to photovoltaic systems and should be used with the full text of the NEC. Users of this guide should be thoroughly familiar with the NEC and know the engineering principles and hazards associated with electrical and photovoltaic power systems. The information in this guide is the best available at the time of publication and is believed to be technically accurate; it will be updated frequently. Application of this information and results obtained are the responsibility of the user.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
486131
Report Number(s):
SAND--96-2797; ON: DE97006426
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English