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A worker is installing modules on a roof 20 feet above grade. What OSHA fall protection is required?

A ground-mount PV system is planned for a site with a soil bearing capacity of 2000 psf. The array footing design requires a minimum bearing pressure of 1500 psf. What is the safety factor for this installation?

A PV array’s tilt is 15° at a latitude of 35°N. What is the annual energy loss compared to optimal tilt?

A PV system has a nameplate capacity of 10 kW DC and operates with a total system derate factor of 0.85. What is the expected AC output power under standard test conditions (STC)?

An installer troubleshooting a ground-mounted array finds It to be performing as expected most of the time, but a ground-fault error is indicated on hot days. The inverter is in a shaded location. Which of the following should the installer check for FIRST when troubleshooting this array?

Which of the following requires a UL listing or its equivalent?

Which temperature coefficient is used in the calculation to verify energy production of a PV system?

A PV system’s annual energy production is 15,000 kWh. After maintenance, production increases by 5%. What is the new annual output?