Planning and Building Services Solar PV Standard Plan Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems (One- and Two-Family Dwellings)

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1 PV TOOLKIT OCUMENT #3 Planning and Building Services Solar PV Standard Plan Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems (One and TwoFamily wellings) SCOPE: Use this plan ONLY for utilityinteractive central/string inverter systems not exceeding a system AC inverter output rating of 10kW on the roof of a one or twofamily dwelling or accessory structure. The photovoltaic system must interconnect to the load side of a singlephase AC service panel of nominal 120/20Vac with a bus bar rating of 22A or less. This plan is not intended for bipolar systems, hybrid systems or systems that utilize storage batteries, charge controllers, trackers, more than two inverters or more than one C combiner (noninverterintegrated) per inverter. Systems must be in compliance with current California Building Standards Codes and local amendments of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Other Articles of the California Electrical Code (CEC) shall apply as specified in MANUFACTURER S SPECIFICATION SHEETS MUST BE PROVIE for proposed inverter, modules, combiner/junction boxes and racking systems. Installation instructions for bonding and grounding equipment shall be provided, and local AHJs may require additional details. Listed and labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling (CEC 110.3). Equipment intended for use with PV system shall be identified and listed for the application (CEC 90.[]). Job Address: Permit#: Contractor/Engineer Name: License #: Signature: ate: Phone #: Total # of Inverters installed: (If more than one inverter, complete and attach the Supplemental Calculation Sheets and the Load Center Calculations if a new load center is to be used.) Inverter 1 AC Output Power Rating: Inverter 2 AC Output Power Rating (if applicable): Combined Inverter Output Power Rating: Watts Watts 10,000 Watts Location Ambient Temperatures (Check box next to which lowest expected temperature is used): 1) Lowest expected ambient temperature for the location (TL ) = Between 1 to C Lowest expected ambient temperature for the location (TL ) = Between to 10 C Average ambient high temperature (TH) = 7 C Note: For a lower TL or a higher TH, use the Comprehensive Standard Plan C Information: Module Manufacturer: Model: 2) Module V oc (from module nameplate): Volts 3) Module I sc (from module nameplate): Amps ) Module C output power under standard test conditions (STC) = Watts (STC) ) C Module Layout Identify each source circuit (string) for inverter 1 shown on the roof plan with a Tag (e.g. A,B,C, ) Number of modules per source circuit for inverter 1 Identify, by tag, which source circuits on the roof are to be paralleled (if none, put N/A) Combiner 1: Total number of source circuits for inverter 1: PV #3201 Standard Plan, Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems

2 ) Are C/C Converters used? Yes No If No, skip to Step 7. If Yes enter info below. C/C Converter Model #: Max C Output Current: Amps Max # of C/C Converters in an Input Circuit: C/C Converter Max C Input Voltage: C Output Current: Converter Max C Input Power: Watts Volts Max Volts C/C 7) Maximum System C Voltage Use A1 or A2 for systems without C/C converters, and B1 or B2 with C/C Converters. A1. Module VOC (STEP 2) = x # in series (STEP ) x 1.12 (If 1 TL C, STEP 1) = V A2. Module VOC (STEP 2) = x # in series (STEP ) x 1.1 (If TL 10 C, STEP 1) = V Table 1. Maximum Number of PV Modules in Series Based on Module Rated VOC for 00 Vdc Rated Equipment (CEC 90.7) Max. Rated Module VOC (*1.12) Max. Rated Module VOC (*1.1) Max # of Modules for 00 Vdc Use for C/C converters. The value calculated below must be less than C/C converter max C input voltage (STEP ). B1. Module VOC (STEP 2) = x # of modules per converter (STEP ) x 1.12 (If 1 TL C, STEP 1) = V B2. Module VOC (STEP 2) = x # of modules per converter (STEP ) x 1.1 (If TL 10 C, STEP 1) = V Table 2. Largest Module VOC for SingleModule C/C Converter Configurations (with 0 V AFCI Cap) (CEC 90.7 and 90.11) Max. Rated Module VOC (*1.12) Max. Rated Module VOC (*1.1) C/C Converter Max C Input (Step #) ) Maximum System C Voltage from C/C Converters to Inverter Only required if Yes in Step Maximum System C Voltage = Volts 9) Maximum Source Circuit Current Is Module ISC below 9. Amps (Step 3)? Yes No (If No, use Comprehensive Standard Plan) 10) Sizing Source Circuit Conductors Source Circuit Conductor Size = Min. #10 AWG copper conductor, 90 C wet (USE2, PV Wire, XHHW2, THWN2, RHW2) For up to conductors in roofmounted conduit exposed to sunlight at least ½ from the roof covering (CEC 310) Note: For over conductors in the conduit or mounting height of lower than ½ from the roof, use Comprehensive Plan. 11) Are PV source circuits combined prior to the inverter? Yes No If No, use Single Line iagram 1 and proceed to Step 13. If Yes, use Single Line iagram 2 with Single Line iagram and proceed to Step 12. Is source circuit OCP required? Yes No Source circuit OCP size (if needed): 1 Amps 12) Sizing PV Output Circuit Conductors If a combiner box will NOT be used (Step 11), Output Circuit Conductor Size = Min. # AWG copper conductor 13) Inverter C isconnect oes the inverter have an integrated C disconnect? Yes No If Yes, proceed to step 1. If No, the external C disconnect to be installed is rated for Amps (C) and Volts (C) PV #3201 Standard Plan, Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems

3 1) Inverter Information Manufacturer: Model: Max. Continuous AC Output Current Rating: Amps Integrated C ArcFault Circuit Protection? Yes No (If No is selected, Comprehensive Standard Plan) Grounded or Ungrounded System? Grounded Ungrounded AC Information: 1) Sizing Inverter Output Circuit Conductors and OCP Inverter Output OCP rating = Amps (Table 3) Inverter Output Circuit Conductor Size = AWG (Table 3) Table 3. Minimum Inverter Output OCP and Circuit Conductor Size Inverter Continuous Output Current Rating (Amps) (Step 1) Minimum OCP Size (Amps) Minimum Conductor Size (AWG, 7 C, Copper) ) Point of Connection to Utility Only load side connections are permitted with this plan. Otherwise, use Comprehensive Standard Plan. Is the PV OCP positioned at the opposite end from input feeder location or main OCP location? Yes No If Yes, circle the Max Combined PV System OCP(s) at 120% value as determined from Step 1 (or Step S20), bus bar Rating, and Main OCP as shown in Table. If No, circle the Max Combined PV System OCP(s) at 100% value as determined from Step 1 (or Step S20), bus bar Rating, and Main OCP as shown in Table. Per 70.12()(2): [Inverter output OCP size [Step #1 or S20] Main OCP Size] [bus size x (100% or 120%)] Table. Maximum Combined Supply OCPs Based on Bus Bar Rating (Amps) per CEC 70.12()(2) Max Combined PV System OCP(s) at 120% of Bus Bar Rating Bus Bar Rating Main OCP * 0* 0 0* 0* Max Combined PV System OCP(s) at 100% Bus Bar Rating *This value has been lowered to 0 A from the calculated value to reflect 10 kw AC size maximum. Reduction of the main breaker is not permitted with this plan. Otherwise, use Comprehensive Standard Plan. 17 & 1 & 19) Labels and Grounding and Bonding This content is covered by the labels on the next page and the Single Line iagram(s). For background information, refer to the Comprehensive Standard Plan. PV #3201 Standard Plan, Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems

4 Solar PV Standard Plan Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems for One and TwoFamily wellings Markings CEC Articles 90 and 70 and CRC Section R331 require the following labels or markings be installed at these components of the photovoltaic system: WARNING OUTPUT CONNECTION; O NOT RELOCATE THIS OVERCURRENT EVICE CEC 70.12()(7) [Not required if panelboard is rated not less than sum of ampere ratings of all overcurrent devices supplying it] WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZAR. THE C CONUCTORS OF THIS PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM ARE UNGROUNE AN MAY BE ENERGIZE CEC 90.3(F) [Only required for ungrounded systems] WARNING: PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE M A C WARNING UAL POWER SOURCES SECON SOURCE IS PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM RATE AC OUTPUT CURRENT AMPS AC NORMAL OPERATING VOLTAGE VOLTS CEC 90. & CEC 70.12()() PV SYSTEM AC ISCONNECT RATE AC OUTPUT CURRENT AMPS AC NORMAL OPERATING VOLTAGE VOLTS CEC 90. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZAR IF A GROUN FAULT IS INICATE, NORMALLY GROUNE CONUCTORS MAY BE UNGROUNE AN ENERGIZE CEC 90.(C) [Normally already present on listed inverters] CRC R331.2 and CFC [Marked on junction/combiner boxes and conduit every 10 ] Code Abbreviations: California Electrical Code (CEC) California Residential Code (CRC) California Fire Code (CFC) J/Box C WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZAR O NOT TOUCH TERMINALS TERMINALS ON BOTH LINE AN LOA SIES MAY BE ENERGIZE IN THE OPEN POSITION CEC PV SYSTEM C ISCONNECT RATE MAX POWERPOINT CURRENT AC RATE MAX POWERPOINT VOLTAGE VC SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT AC MAXIMUM SYSTEM VOLTAGE VC CEC 90.3 Informational note: ANSI Z3. provides guidelines for the design of safety signs and labels for application to products. A phenolic plaque with contrasting colors between the text and background would meet the intent of the code for permanency. No type size is specified, but 20 point (3/ ) should be considered the minimum. CEC requires a permanent plaque or directory denoting all electric power sources on or in the premises. PV #3201 Standard Plan, Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems

5 Solar PV Standard Plan Simplified Central/String Inverter System for One and TwoFamily wellings TA ESCRIPTION SOLAR PV MOULE / STRING C/C CONVERTERS INSTALLE? YES / NO (IF YES, STEPS & REQUIRE) SOURCE CIRCUIT JUNCTION BOX INSTALLE?: YES / NO SEPARATE C ISCONNECT INSTALLE?: YES / NO INTERNAL C ISCONNECT: YES / NO CENTRAL LOA CENTER INSTALLE?: YES / NO PV PROUCTION METER INSTALLE?: YES / NO *SEPARATE AC ISCONNECT INSTALLE?: YES / NO CONNECT TO #2 (USE LINE IAGRAM 2) * /onsult with your local AIJ and /or Utility SINGLELINE IAGRAM #1 NO STRINGS COMBINE PRIOR TO /IE/Y A BOX COR WIETIER SYSTEM LS ROUNE OR UNROUNE: ROUNE (LN/LUE E/) UNROUNE COR UNROUNE SYSTEMS: / O/P MUST LS/ONNE/T BOTI /ONU/TORS OC EA/I SOUR/E /LR/ULT UNROUNE /ONU/TORS MUST BE LENTLCLE PER 210.(/). WILTECLNLSIE /ONU/TORS ARE NOT PERMLTTE A/ / /B 1 M 9 MALN SERVL/E PANEL PV O/P M MALN O/P /B 2 A B / 10 LC /// /ONVERTERS ARE USE, /IE/Y TIE BOX BELOW TIE /ORRESPONLN /ONCLURATLON /ONU/TOR//ONULT S/IEULE TA ES/RLPTLON AN /ONU/TOR TYPE /ONU/TOR NUMBER OC SLZE /ONU/TORS A USE2 OR PVWLRE B / /ONULT//ABLE TYPE /ONULT SLZE ENTER N/A WIERE SULTABLE COR WIEN NOT USLN /ONULT OR /ABLE AS PERMLTTE BY /OE /// /ONVERTERS PARALLEL /// /ONVERTERS ON ONE SOUR/E /LR/ULT (CLXE UNLT VOLTAE /// /ONVERTERS) /// /ONVERTERS /// /ONVERTERS ARE ALL RUN LN SERLES (CLXE SOUR/E /LR/ULT VOLTAE /// /ONVERTERS) PV #3201 Standard Plan, Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems

6 Solar PV Standard Plan Simplified Central/String Inverter System for One and TwoFamily wellings TA ESCRIPTION SOLAR PV MOULE / STRING C/C CONVERTERS INSTALLE? YES / NO (IF YES, STEPS & REQUIRE) SOURCE CIRCUIT JUNCTION BOX INSTALLE?: YES / NO COMBINER BOX (STEPS 11 & 12 REQUIRE) SEPARATE C ISCONNECT INSTALLE?: YES / NO INTERNAL C ISCONNECT: YES / NO CENTRAL LOA CENTER INSTALLE?: YES / NO PV PROUCTION METER INSTALLE?: YES / NO *SEPARATE AC ISCONNECT INSTALLE?: YES / NO CONNECT TO #2 (USE LINE IAGRAM ) * /onsult with your local AIJ and /or Utility SINGLELINE IAGRAM #2 COMBINING STRINGS PRIOR TO /IE/Y A BOX COR WIETIER SYSTEM LS ROUNE OR UNROUNE: ROUNE (LN/LUE E/) UNROUNE COR UNROUNE SYSTEMS: / O/P MUST LS/ONNE/T BOTI /ONU/TORS OC EA/I SOUR/E /LR/ULT UNROUNE /ONU/TORS MUST BE LENTLCLE PER 210.(/). WILTECLNLSIE /ONU/TORS ARE NOT PERMLTTE. MALN SERVL/E PANEL M A/ / /B 1 9 M 10 PV O/P MALN O/P A1 B1 / /B 2 11 E A2 /OMBLNER /ONU/TOR//ONULT S/IEULE TA ES/RLPTLON AN /ONU/TOR NUMBER OC /ONULT//ABLE /ONU/TOR TYPE SLZE /ONU/TORS TYPE A1 USE2 OR PVWLRE B1 / E B2 /ONULT SLZE NON/OMBLNE STRLNS /ONU/TOR//ONULT S/IEULE (LC APPLL/ABLE) TA ES/RLPTLON AN /ONU/TOR NUMBER OC /ONULT//ABLE /ONULT SLZE /ONU/TOR TYPE SLZE /ONU/TORS TYPE A2 USE2 OR PVWLRE B2 ENTER N/A WIERE SULTABLE COR WIEN NOT USLN /ONULT OR /ABLE AS PERMLTTE BY /OE /// /ONVERTERS LC /// /ONVERTERS ARE USE, TIEY ARE RUN LN SERLES (CLXE SOUR/E /LR/ULT VOLTAE /// /ONVERTERS) PV #3201 Standard Plan, Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems

7 Supplemental Calculation Sheets for Inverter #2 (Only include if second inverter is used) C Information: Module Manufacturer: S2) Module Voc (from module nameplate): Volts Model: S3) Module Isc (from module nameplate): Amps S) Module C output power under standard test conditions (STC) = Watts (STC) S) C Module Layout Identify each source circuit (string) for inverter 1 shown on the roof plan with a Tag (e.g. A,B,C, ) Number of modules per source circuit for inverter 1 Identify, by tag, which source circuits on the roof are to be paralleled (if none, put N/A) Combiner 1: Combiner 2: Total number of source circuits for inverter 1: S) Are C/C Converters used? Yes No If No, skip to Step S7. If Yes, enter info below. C/C Converter Model #: Max C Output Current: Amps Max # of C/C Converters in an Input Circuit: C/C Converter Max C Input Voltage: Max C Output Current: C/C Converter Max C Input Power: Volts Volts Watts PV #3201 Standard Plan, Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems

8 S7) Maximum System C Voltage Use A1 or A2 for systems without C/C converters, and B1 or B2 with C/C Converters. A1. Module VOC (STEP S2) = x # in series (STEP S) x 1.12 (If 1 TL C, STEP S1) = V A2. Module VOC (STEP S2) = x # in series (STEP S) x 1.1 (If TL 10 C, STEP S1) = V Table 1. Maximum Number of PV Modules in Series Based on Module Rated V OC for 00 Vdc Rated Equipment (CEC 90.7) Max. Rated Module V OC (*1.12) Max. Rated Module V OC (*1.1) Max # of Modules for 00 Vdc Use for C/C converters. The value calculated below must be less than C/C converter max C input voltage (STEP S). B1. Module VOC (STEP S2) = x # of modules per converter (STEP S) x 1.12 (If 1 TL C, STEP S1) = V B2. Module VOC (STEP S2) = x # of modules per converter (STEP S) x 1.1 (If TL 10 C, STEP S1) = V Table 2. Largest Module V OC for SingleModule C/C Converter Configurations (with 0 V AFCI Cap) (CEC 90.7 and 90.11) Max. Rated Module V OC (*1.12) Max. Rated Module V OC (*1.1) C/C Converter Max C Input (Step ) S) Maximum System C Voltage from C/C Converters to Inverter Only required if Yes in Step S Maximum System C Voltage = Volts S9) Maximum Source Circuit Current Is Module ISC below 9. Amps (Step S3)? Yes No (If No, use Comprehensive Standard Plan) S10) Sizing Source Circuit Conductors Source Circuit Conductor Size = Min. #10 AWG copper conductor, 90 C wet (USE2, PV Wire, XHHW2, THWN2, RHW2) For up to conductors in roofmounted conduit exposed to sunlight at least ½ from the roof covering (CEC 310) Note: For over conductors in the conduit or mounting height of lower than ½ from the roof, use Comprehensive Plan. S11) Are PV source circuits combined prior to the inverter? Yes No If No, use Single Line iagram 1 and proceed to Step S13. If Yes, use Single Line iagram 2 with Single Line iagram and proceed to Step S12. Is source circuit OCP required? Yes No Source circuit OCP size (if needed): 1 Amps S12) Sizing PV Output Circuit Conductors If a combiner box will NOT be used (Step S11), Output Circuit Conductor Size = Min. # AWG copper conductor S13) Inverter C isconnect oes the inverter have an integrated C disconnect? Yes No If Yes, proceed to Step S1. If No, the external C disconnect to be installed is rated for Amps (C) and Volts (C) S1) Inverter Information Manufacturer: Model: Max. Continuous AC Output Current Rating: Amps Integrated C ArcFault Circuit Protection? Yes No (If No is selected, Comprehensive Standard Plan) Grounded or Ungrounded System? Grounded Ungrounded PV #3201 Standard Plan, Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems

9 AC Information: S1) Sizing Inverter Output Circuit Conductors and OCP Inverter Output OCP rating = Amps (Table 3) Inverter Output Circuit Conductor Size = AWG (Table 3) Table 3. Minimum Inverter Output OCP and Circuit Conductor Size Inverter Continuous Output Current Rating (Amps) (Step 1) Minimum OCP Size (Amps) Minimum Conductor Size (AWG, 7 C, Copper) Load Center Calculations (Omit if a load center will not be installed for PV OCPs) S20) Load Center Output: Calculate the sum of the maximum AC outputs from each inverter. Inverter #1 Max Continuous AC Output Current Rating [STEP S1] 1.2 = Amps Inverter #2 Max Continuous AC Output Current Rating [STEP S1] 1.2 = Amps Total inverter currents connected to load center (sum of above) = Amps Conductor Size: AWG Overcurrent Protection evice: Amps Load center bus bar rating: Amps The sum of the ampere ratings of overcurrent devices in circuits supplying power to a bus bar or conductor shall not exceed 120 percent of the rating of the bus bar or conductor. PV #3201 Standard Plan, Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems

10 Solar PV Standard Plan Simplified Central/String Inverter System for One and TwoFamily wellings TA ESCRIPTION SOLAR PV MOULE / STRING C/C CONVERTERS INSTALLE? YES / NO (IF YES, STEPS & REQUIRE) SOURCE CIRCUIT JUNCTION BOX INSTALLE?: YES / NO SEPARATE C ISCONNECT INSTALLE?: YES / NO INTERNAL C ISCONNECT: YES / NO CENTRAL *SEPARATE AC ISCONNECT INSTALLE?: YES / NO TO LOA CENTER ON LINE IAGRAM 1 * /onsult with your local AIJ and /or Utility SINGLELINE IAGRAM #3 AITIONAL FOR IAGRAM #1 LNVERTER # 2 /IE/Y A BOX COR WIETIER SYSTEM LS ROUNE OR UNROUNE: ROUNE (LN/LUE E/) UNROUNE COR UNROUNE SYSTEMS: / O/P MUST LS/ONNE/T BOTI /ONU/TORS OC EA/I SOUR/E /LR/ULT UNROUNE /ONU/TORS MUST BE LENTLCLE PER 210.(/). WILTECLNLSIE /ONU/TORS ARE NOT PERMLTTE A/ / A B / LC /// /ONVERTERS ARE USE, /IE/Y TIE BOX BELOW TIE /ORRESPONLN /ONCLURATLON /// /ONVERTERS /// /ONVERTERS /ONU/TOR//ONULT S/IEULE TA ES/RLPTLON AN /ONU/TOR TYPE /ONU/TOR NUMBER OC SLZE /ONU/TORS A USE2 OR PVWLRE B / /ONULT//ABLE TYPE /ONULT SLZE ENTER N/A WIERE SULTABLE COR WIEN NOT USLN /ONULT OR /ABLE AS PERMLTTE BY /OE PARALLEL /// /ONVERTERS ON ONE SOUR/E /LR/ULT (CLXE UNLT VOLTAE /// /ONVERTERS) /// /ONVERTERS ARE ALL RUN LN SERLES (CLXE SOUR/E /LR/ULT VOLTAE /// /ONVERTERS) PV #3201 Standard Plan, Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems

11 Solar PV Standard Plan Simplified Central/String Inverter System for One and TwoFamily wellings TA ESCRIPTION SOLAR PV MOULE / STRING C/C CONVERTERS INSTALLE? YES / NO (IF YES, STEPS & REQUIRE) SOURCE CIRCUIT JUNCTION BOX INSTALLE?: YES / NO COMBINER BOX (STEPS 11 & 12 REQUIRE) SEPARATE C ISCONNECT INSTALLE?: YES / NO INTERNAL C ISCONNECT: YES / NO CENTRAL *SEPARATE AC ISCONNECT INSTALLE?: YES / NO TO LOA CENTER ON LINE IAGRAM 3 * /onsult with your local AIJ and /or Utility SINGLELINE IAGRAM # AITIONAL FOR IAGRAM #2 LNVERTER # 2 /IE/Y A BOX COR WIETIER SYSTEM LS ROUNE OR UNROUNE: ROUNE (LN/LUE E/) UNROUNE COR UNROUNE SYSTEMS: / O/P MUST LS/ONNE/T BOTI /ONU/TORS OC EA/I SOUR/E /LR/ULT UNROUNE /ONU/TORS MUST BE LENTLCLE PER 210.(/). WILTECLNLSIE /ONU/TORS ARE NOT PERMLTTE A/ / 9 A1 B1 / A2 B2 /// /ONVERTERS /OMBLNER /ONU/TOR//ONULT S/IEULE TA ES/RLPTLON AN /ONU/TOR NUMBER OC /ONULT//ABLE /ONU/TOR TYPE SLZE /ONU/TORS TYPE A1 USE2 OR PVWLRE B1 / /ONULT SLZE NON/OMBLNE STRLNS /ONU/TOR//ONULT S/IEULE (LC APPLL/ABLE) TA ES/RLPTLON AN /ONU/TOR NUMBER OC /ONULT//ABLE /ONULT SLZE /ONU/TOR TYPE SLZE /ONU/TORS TYPE A2 USE2 OR PVWLRE B2 ENTER N/A WIERE SULTABLE COR WIEN NOT USLN /ONULT OR /ABLE AS PERMLTTE BY /OE LC /// /ONVERTERS ARE USE, TIEY ARE RUN LN SERLES (CLXE SOUR/E /LR/ULT VOLTAE /// /ONVERTERS) PV #3201 Standard Plan, Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems

12 SOLAR PV STANAR PLAN Roof Layout iagram for One and TwoFamily wellings PV #3201 Standard Plan, Simplified Central/String Inverter Systems Items required: roof layout of all panels, modules, clear access pathways and approximate locations of electrical disconnecting means and roof access points.

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