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An installer is working on a 1000V DC PV array. What is the minimum PPE required per NFPA 70E for arc flash protection?

A ground-mount array uses driven piles with a lateral load capacity of 500 lbs. The wind load calculation yields a lateral force of 600 lbs per pile. What must be done?

A technician has been called to a scale due to a low-performing array. The technician will perform tests in the 24-source circuit combiner box. After putting on the correct PPE and turning off and performing lock.tagout of the inverted and combiner disconnect. Which is the next step to safely begin electrical testing in the combiner box?

A PV system combiner box contains six source circuits, each with an Isc of 8A. The output conductor is 6 AWG THWN-2 copper rated at 90°C. What is the maximum allowable OCPD rating per NEC?

A module’s power drops by 0.5%/year. After 10 years, what is the output if the original power is 320W?

A customer has a 200A service with a 200A rated panel and 200A main breaker located on the street side of the house. There is a 100A breaker located at the opposite end of busbar feeding a 125A subpanel in the backyard. The customer would like to place the inverter the backyard and use the 125 subpanel. Which MAXIMUM inverter(s) output circuit current could be installed?

A PV array is located 8 feet from a property line. What is the minimum height above ground for exposed DC conductors per NEC 690.31?

With all other environmental parameters being the same, which would be the expected reduction in KM performance of a PV system after an irradiance drop from 810w/m2 to 740w/m2?

A 5 kW system has a daily output of 20 kWh at 5 PSH. What is the total derate factor?

A PV system operates at 800V DC. What is the minimum distance for unqualified personnel per NFPA 70E restricted approach boundary?