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20 Common Mistakes Installing PV Systems

October 6, 2016 By

Even the most experienced professionals make mistakes, and PV systems present many opportunities for errors. In this paper we list some of the more common issues we've seen or heard about often enough … [Read more...] about 20 Common Mistakes Installing PV Systems

Filed Under: HiQ Solar, PV, Solar

The hows and whys of higher voltages in solar

August 23, 2016 By

Why did the industry move from 600-V to 1000-V solar arrays? The answer is simple: to reduce system costs. The value of increased system voltages is realized in infrastructure savings, reduced … [Read more...] about The hows and whys of higher voltages in solar

Filed Under: PV, Solar, Sungrow

How much granularity is enough?

May 24, 2016 By

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In the age of data, solar contractors, maintenance crews and system owners can see more system performance details than ever. But collecting and analyzing too much data can be a waste of resources. … [Read more...] about How much granularity is enough?

Filed Under: HiQ Solar, New White Papers, PV, Solar

Saving Install Cost by Using Connectors as Means of Disconnect

February 5, 2016 By

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Additional AC and DC disconnects add cost and complexity to PV systems and introduce several points of potential failure, thus reducing reliability. In the US disconnecting means are mandated by the … [Read more...] about Saving Install Cost by Using Connectors as Means of Disconnect

Filed Under: HiQ Solar, PV, Solar, White Papers

Taking the Nuisance Tripping out of AFCI – Useful Changes to Testing of PV Inverters

December 11, 2015 By

The ability of a PV inverter to detect and interrupt series arcs is a useful safety feature. In the US the National Electrical Code requires PV systems to be capable of detecting high voltage DC arcs. … [Read more...] about Taking the Nuisance Tripping out of AFCI – Useful Changes to Testing of PV Inverters

Filed Under: HiQ Solar, PV, Solar

Clancy Moving Systems Rooftop Installation

April 9, 2015 By

The grid-tie 469 kW-DC/392 kW-AC solar PV system on the roof of Clancy Moving Systems represents a unique advance in system design and string inverter installation. To satisfy code requirements, keep … [Read more...] about Clancy Moving Systems Rooftop Installation

Filed Under: Advanced Energy, PV, Solar

A Guide for PV System Technicians and Engineers

November 12, 2014 By

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are being installed in ever increasing numbers throughout the world, and are expected to safely and reliably produce electrical energy over several decades of … [Read more...] about A Guide for PV System Technicians and Engineers

Filed Under: PV, Seaward, Solar

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