First, when we say “supply side,” we are talking about the supply side of the main overcurrent device, sometimes referred to as a line side tap, even though they are technically supply-side connections. Trying to use that language consistently is important, and now the Code has given us some very good rules on how to make these connections.
The line side tap the simplest way of interconnection when installing a PV system that exceeds the 120% rule. (The 120% Rule - “What is it and why it is important?”) When installing a supply side tap, you are physically connecting to a conductor or busbar. Below are some of the most common methods that are employed in performing a tap.
NEC 705.12 (A) also permits a load-side connection to be made via a feeder tap. This allows the PV system to connect to the feeder conductors that supply a panelboard, provided the connection complies with the tap rules in NEC 240.21 (B). Regardless of the connection method, several safety systems are mandatory for any grid-tied PV installation.
Load side taps are common for residential systems and smaller commercial systems. When designing your solar system, the provider must consider the 120% rule. This rule was established by the National Electrical Code (NEC) to identify how much power can be safely back-fed through the load side of the existing electrical panel.
What Is a Line-Side Tap Interconnection? A line-side tap interconnection (LST) involves connecting a solar power system to the electrical grid by accessing the conductors prior to their entry
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