PhotoVoltaic (PV) installation

This chapter covers photovoltaic (solar) electricity production systems, and in particular:

• the trends and benefits, the technology
• the specific installation design rules to respect, as defined by the IEC 60364 Part 7-712
• some typical photovoltaic installation architectures
• and how the integration of solar energy production into Buildings, for self-consumption, impacts the electrical installation sizing

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Chapter P - Contents

• Trends and benefits of photovoltaic energy
• Photovoltaic background, technology
• PV System and Installation Rules
  • PV System: how to ensure safety during normal operation
  • PV System: protection against overvoltages
  • PV System: how to ensure safety during maintenance or emergency
  • PV System: how to ensure safety during all the life cycle of the installation
• Photovoltaic installation architectures
  • Photovoltaic architectures - common characteristics
  • Photovoltaic system architectures
  • Photovoltaic system sizing
  • Photovoltaic installation type
  • Photovoltaic system: electrical equipments selection
  • Connection of PV system to the grid or to the private low voltage installation
• Design of electrical installations integrating solar production