Solar power provides a much-needed non-carbon energy source that is dependent on sun radiance. But sunny days are inherently unpredictable and variable, due to atmospheric conditions such as cloud ...
The 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) introduces a significant shift in electrical design by prioritizing real-time power ...
Italian startup Horizonfirm srl and a group of scientists from the University of Palermo are developing a V-shaped PV array for applications in agrivoltaic projects. The system features two bifacial ...
In its latest monthly column for pv magazine, IEA-PVPS provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art practices, best practices, and recommendations for managing reactive power amidst the ...
Article 690 covers solar installations, except large-scale ones (those are covered in Article 691) [Sec. 690.1], as shown in Fig. 1. There are three important definitions: “Photovoltaic (PV) system” ...
A readily accessible disconnecting means is required to disconnect power from each photovoltaic (PV) system [690.13(A)(1)], as shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 1. A readily accessible disconnecting means is ...