[RE-wrenches] Combining Multiple Inverters

[Isaac Opalinsky]

Then how do we install microinverters?  705.12(D)(1) says OCPD for each inverter is required at the point of interconnection with distribution equipment.  But as long as the conductors are sized to the OCPD, we follow the branch-circuit/feeder tap rules, and the inverter’s maximum OCPD limit is not exceeded, what is the issue?  I’m assuming the inverter’s maximum OCPD is usually the limiting factor, but I’ve been intrigued by the fact that the ABB TRIO has an option for AC OCPD in the inverter – it seems like there must be a cost-effective solution for tapping a trunk cable with a string inverter just as we do with microinverters.  Has anyone tried this?

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From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Glenn Burt
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 10:19 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Combining Multiple Inverters

Code requires OCPD on the output of each inverter, so not sure where the savings would be..
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From: Corey Shalanski<mailto:cshalanski at joule-energy.com>
Sent: ‎6/‎25/‎2014 21:19
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Subject: [RE-wrenches] Combining Multiple Inverters
I am curious about best practices for combining the output of multiple inverters:

  *   We are considering using an insulated tap "Polaris/Burndy" connector in lieu of a solar accumulation panel. We would then run the output of this tap connector through a fused disconnect and on to the interconnection. Does anyone else do this?
  *   In the above scenario, how should we size the wire between each inverter's output and the tap connector? Since there is no OCPD on this wire, would we have to use the same wire gauge as the combined output? or can we get away with sizing each wire according to its associated inverter output rating?
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Corey Shalanski
Joule Energy
New Orleans, LA
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