The 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) introduces a significant shift in electrical design by prioritizing real-time power ...

Article 690 covers solar installations, except large-scale ones (those are covered in Article 691) [Sec. 690.1], as shown in Fig. 1. There are three important definitions: “Photovoltaic (PV) system” ...

Italian startup Horizonfirm srl and a group of scientists from the University of Palermo are developing a V-shaped PV array for applications in agrivoltaic projects. The system features two bifacial ...

In its latest monthly column for pv magazine, IEA-PVPS provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art practices, best practices, and recommendations for managing reactive power amidst the ...

Solar power provides a much-needed non-carbon energy source that is dependent on sun radiance. But sunny days are inherently unpredictable and variable, due to atmospheric conditions such as cloud ...

A pile-based offshore solar power station, at 1.3GW the largest of its kind under construction. Image: JinkoSolar. PV technology providers are developing new hardware solutions specifically for ...

A readily accessible disconnecting means is required to disconnect power from each photovoltaic (PV) system [690.13(A)(1)], as shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 1. A readily accessible disconnecting means is ...