Hello All,
I have a question that I would like recommendations/suggestions. I have a transformerless 8k solark inverter with 16 panels mounted on the roof. I am trying to figure out the grounding on panels before I have the inspection done. The manual says to attach the panels to the homes ground via 12 awg, which doesnt make sense to me as lightning would enter the home if panels are struck. With all the reading I have done it seems I maybe possibly could should put a 2nd rod in for the panels. I also have read and watched a video about how you shouldnt put a second rod in. The reading I have done on instances where people used a second rod they then bonded it with their panels rod via a direct connection of 6awg. I don't really have that option as the inverter/panels are on the opposite side of the house that has the utility/grounding rod. I attached the schematic I worked with.
I have a question that I would like recommendations/suggestions. I have a transformerless 8k solark inverter with 16 panels mounted on the roof. I am trying to figure out the grounding on panels before I have the inspection done. The manual says to attach the panels to the homes ground via 12 awg, which doesnt make sense to me as lightning would enter the home if panels are struck. With all the reading I have done it seems I maybe possibly could should put a 2nd rod in for the panels. I also have read and watched a video about how you shouldnt put a second rod in. The reading I have done on instances where people used a second rod they then bonded it with their panels rod via a direct connection of 6awg. I don't really have that option as the inverter/panels are on the opposite side of the house that has the utility/grounding rod. I attached the schematic I worked with.
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