energy officials have launched an investigation after discovering unauthorized communication equipment embedded within Chinese-manufactured solar power inverters connected to critical infrastructure grids across the country.
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The NFPA and IEEE recommend a ground resistance value of 5 ohms or less while the NEC has stated to “Make sure that system impedance to ground is less than 5 ohms specified in NEC 50.
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Grid connection requires multiple approvals and permits: The permit process typically takes 2-8 weeks and costs $200-$2,000 depending on system size and location, with permits and fees accounting for about 8% of total installation costs.
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The chassis must be grounded through the equipment grounding conductor. The key rule involves the neutral-to-ground bond: Only one bond point avoids parallel paths and GFCI issues.
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