Field-assembled ac photovoltaic module
OwnerMiles C. Russell, Magnus Asboinventors
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Abstract
This disclosure generally relates to methods of assembling an alternating current (AC) photovoltaic (PV) module, including a direct current (DC) PV module and a micro-inverter, at an assembly location. One example method includes assembling the AC PV module by mechanically attaching and electrically grounding the micro-inverter to the DC PV module, testing a DC electrical continuity between the DC PV module and the micro-inverter, and labeling the AC PV module as compliant with a code or standard.
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A method of assembling a photovoltaic (PV) system at an assembly location, the PV system comprising a first alternating current (AC) PV module and a second AC PV module, each AC PV module including a direct current (DC) PV module and a micro-inverter, the method comprising:
- assembling, by a PV system installer at the assembly location, the first AC PV module by connecting a first DC electrical connector on a first DC PV module to a second DC electrical connector on a first micro-inverter;
- testing, at the assembly location, a DC electrical continuity between the first DC PV module and the first micro-inverter;
- labeling, at the assembly location, the first AC PV module as certified compliant with the code or standard;
- assembling, by the PV system installer at the assembly location, the second AC PV module by connecting a third DC electrical connector on a second DC PV module to a fourth DC electrical connector on a second micro-inverter;
- testing, at the assembly location, a DC electrical continuity between the second DC PV module and the second micro-inverter;
- labeling, at the assembly location, the second AC PV module as certified compliant with a code or standard;
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- connecting, at the assembly location, the first AC PV module to the second AC PV module by connecting a first AC electrical connector on the first micro-inverter to a second AC electrical connector on the second micro-inverter.
A method of assembling an alternating current (AC) photovoltaic (PV) module including a direct current (DC) PV module and a micro-inverter, the DC PV module including a frame, the method comprising:
- assembling, by an AC PV module installer at an assembly location, the AC PV module by mechanically attaching and electrically grounding the micro-inverter to the DC PV module, connecting a first DC electrical connector on the DC PV module to a second DC electrical connector on the micro-inverter, and securing a first AC electrical connector on the micro-inverter to the frame of the DC PV module;
- testing, at the assembly location, a DC electrical continuity between the DC PV module and the micro-inverter;
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- labeling, at the assembly location, the AC PV module as certified compliant with a code or standard.
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