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Title: PV Systems Reliability Final Technical Report: Ground Fault Detection

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1234818· OSTI ID:1234818
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

We have examined ground faults in PhotoVoltaic (PV) arrays and the efficacy of fuse, current detection (RCD), current sense monitoring/relays (CSM), isolation/insulation (Riso) monitoring, and Ground Fault Detection and Isolation (GFID) using simulations based on a Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis SPICE ground fault circuit model, experimental ground faults installed on real arrays, and theoretical equations.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Solar Energy Technologies Office
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1234818
Report Number(s):
SAND2016-0145R; 617653
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English