Solar array - Grounding

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vantech2022
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Solar array - Grounding

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Hi,

Do solar arrays in the UK need to be grounded/earthed and if so, how does everyone achieve this and what cable sizes are you using?

Thanks.
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nowty
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Some people do, most probably don't, I don't.

Its not so straight forward.

http://www.geosolar.org.uk/DC%20earthing.html

Also page 40 from,
https://mcscertified.com/wp-content/upl ... TRONIC.pdf
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Thanks All!
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