solar grounding

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This video is parapharased from a more complete article on my website: https://expertamateur.com/solar-grounding-and-bonding-demystified/ I hope you find this information useful. Relevant topic links: The NEC code manual, which is a publication of the National Fire Protection Association, is available free here: https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/nfpa-70-standard-development/70 Product Links All links are affiliate links that we earn a commission from. There is no extra charge for you at all but it helps support our channel. Inverters Off-Grid EG4 6000XP Off-Grid 120/240V Split Phase All-In-One Solar Inverter https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-6000xp-off-grid-inverter-split-phase/?ref=vzthklvr EG4 3kW Off-Grid Inverter 3000W Output https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-3kw-off-grid-inverter-3000ehv-48-3000w-output-5000w-pv-input-500-voc-input-pre-order/?ref=vzthklvr Hybrid EG4 18kPV Hybrid Inverter Split Phase 120/240VAC UL1741, CEC https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-18kpv-hybrid-inverter-all-in-one-solar-inverter-eg4-18kpv-12lv/?ref=vzthklvr EG4 12kPV Hybrid Inverter 12000W Input, 8000W Output, 120/240V Split Phase similar to the 18KPV and the same versatility for $1500 less. https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-12kpv-hybrid-inverter-48v-12000w-input-8000w-output-120-240v-split-phase-rsd-all-in-one-hybrid-solar-inverter/?ref=vzthklvr EG4 Flexboss21—more power than the 18K but requires the gridboss for grid connection. Cheaper than an 18K for for large off-grid. Up to three Flexboss’ can be connected to one gridboss for large installations. No support for 3 phase. https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-flexboss21-hybrid-inverter-48v-split-phase-21kw-pv-input/?ref=vzthklvr Batteries Other 48V solutions, particularly rack mount systems, are more suitable for smaller installations or installations where smaller units of modularity is beneficial, but for me the lower cost per KWh, ease of installation, ability to scale rapidly, and appearance made wall mount batteries preferable. Wallmount: EG4 PowerPro Wall Mount All Weather 48V 280Ah 14.3kWh LiFePO4 Lithium Battery. https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-powerpro-14kwh-all-weather-lithium-solar-battery-wallmount/?ref=vzthklvr EG4-WallMount Indoor Battery 48V 280Ah 14.3kWh Indoor Heated UL1973, UL9540A | 10-Year Warranty. $300 cheaper than the all weather model. https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-wallmount-indoor-battery-48v-280ah-14-3kwh-indoor-heated-ul1973-ul9540a-10-year-warranty?ref=vzthklvr Server rack: EG4 LL-S Lithium Battery | 48V 100AH | Server Rack Battery | UL1973, UL9540A | 10-Year Warranty Fire arrestors inside and EMP-hardened https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-ll-s-lithium-battery-48v-100ah-server-rack-battery-ul1973-ul9540a-10-year-warranty?ref=vzthklvr PV Panels We really like the Aptos 370 watt bifacial panels but they don’t seem to be available now. https://signaturesolar.com/11-47kw-pallet-aptos-370w-bifacial-solar-panel-black-up-to-480w-bifacial-gain-dna-120-bf26-370w-full-pallet-31-11-47kw-total/?ref=vzthklvr We’ll be buying these next: https://signaturesolar.com/preorder-adani-solar-530w-half-cut-mono-crystalline-bifacial-silver-asb-m10-144-530-up-to-645w-with-bifacial-gain/?ref=vzthklvr For managing the wiring we are using the EG4 PowerPro Conduit Box which fits perfectly between the 18K inverter and both styles of wallmount battery: https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-powerpro-conduit-box/?ref=vzthklvr To connect the batteries in parallel we are adding EG4 paralleling cable: https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-powerpro-battery-paralleling-cables/ Mounts EG4's Brightmount is one of the best groundmounts we've tried: https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-brightmount-adjustable-cat1-solar-ground-mount-system/?ref=vzthklvr