What is the planning and Decision Guide for solar PV systems?

The Planning and Decision Guide for Solar PV Systems (“GUIDE”) is intended for use by solar PV consultants / installation contractors, together with their home builder and home owner clients, to assist them in integrating solar PV technologies into residential applications.

What are the requirements for deploying a PV system?

associated with deploying PV.Licensing standards are important aspects of PV installations. The level of training required, the allowable ratio of licensed electrician to apprentice, and the defin

What are NRCan's photovoltaic ready guidelines?

NRCan’s Photovoltaic Ready Guidelines is an excellent resource for builders integrating solar PV into their plans. It provides technical information on optimal roof angles and orientations as well as typical distances for roof set back, utility room space requirements, as well as solar conduit requirements.

What should a builder do if a building has solar PV?

Ensure the building plans, electrical infrastructure, and mechanical equipment placements (vents, stacks, etc.) adequately provide for solar PV installation. Highlight structural impacts for review by others to ensure solar PV can be accommodated. The builder may have a specific solar PV energy production target.

Where can I find a guide on solar PV installation?

Although each local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) may have different requirements, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has a widely emulated guide on PV installation26. 23L. Lisell, T. Tetreault, A. Watson. “Solar Ready Buildings Planning Guide.” NREL Technical Report TP -7A246078, p. 26. Dec 2009.

What are the requirements for PV array wiring?

ppo ted clear of th cableCables used within the PV array wiring shall:Be suitable for dc application,Have a voltage ting equal to or greater than the PV array maximum volt nned copper, multi randed conductors to reduce degradation of the cable over time,Be water resistant.In all systems operating at voltages above DVC-A, c