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Jerry,<BR>
This might address what you are asking: <BR>
Rule # 50-006 of the Canadian Electrical Code increases the voltage rating of the photovoltaic source circuit by 25% above the STC rated open circuit voltage. This would apply to the photovoltaic output circuits as well. <BR>
Hope that helps,<BR>
Rob<BR>
Rob Harlan<BR>
Executive Director<BR>
Solar Energy Society of Canada<BR>
Northern Alberta Chapter<BR>
(780) 439-5608<BR>
office@solatalberta.ca<BR>
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On 8/31/09 11:41 AM, "Jerry Caldwell" <solarcowboy@yahoo.com> wrote:<BR>
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<FONT COLOR="#0000FF">> Dear Wrenches,<BR>
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> Anyone know off the top of their head what the maximum PV array voltage is per <BR>
> the Canadian Electric Code? Are there any published voltage restrictions for <BR>
> behind the fence installations (for Ontario in particular)?<BR>
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> Cheers,<BR>
> Jerry Caldwell<BR>
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