Tag: code

  • SolarAPP+ now streamlining solar permits in 27 communities

    Residential solar permitting can be a pain point for installers, homeowners and local governments, if those local governments haven’t got up to speed on solar. The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and UL Solutions launched SolarAPP+ in 2021 to help change that. It is an automated permitting solution for local governments……

  • NFPA 855 could mean big changes to residential battery-based systems

    From small to large-scale applications, the popularity of battery-based off-grid and grid-connected backup systems has grown considerably worldwide. With that, the demand for larger, higher capacity systems has also grown. Although lead-acid battery banks are certainly scalable to suit the needs of most residential and commercial applications, battery technologies such as lithium-ion now offer customers……

  • Solar installers can print their own labels with this new HellermannTyton industrial inkjet printer

    NEC 2023 is already set to save solar installers a bit of time and money when it comes to labeling. HellermannTyton is now looking to up the quality of those labels with the CIJ4800 Color Inkjet Printer, which provides installers the ability to generate their own durable, chemical-resistant labels at ultra-high resolution. While most users……

  • NEC 2020 | 690 | MLPE voltage and current values

    Module level power electronics (MLPE) are common in PV systems these days, and there are a few specific code sections concerning the voltage and current values of these systems. On this edition of Mayfield Renewables’ Code Corner, CEO Ryan Mayfield gives a great overview. Applicable code sections explained in this short video include NEC 2020……

  • NEC 2020 | 690 | MLPE voltage and current values

    Module level power electronics (MLPE) are common in PV systems these days, and there are a few specific code sections concerning the voltage and current values of these systems. On this edition of Mayfield Renewables’ Code Corner, CEO Ryan Mayfield gives a great overview. Applicable code sections explained in this short video include NEC 2020……