1st Edition

Grounding and Bonding Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems

By Gregory P. Bierals Copyright 2025
146 Pages
by River Publishers

146 Pages
by River Publishers

This book is designed for energy professionals to expand their understanding of proper grounding and bonding methods for photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems. While grounding and bonding are critical for any electrical distribution system, it is especially pertinent for PV systems due to the potential of high short circuit and ground-fault currents, as well as the possible and likely... Read more

1. Introduction

2. PV Source and Output Circuit Calculations

3. Single-phase Fault Current Analysis

4. Three-phase Fault Current Analysis

5. Exercise

Biography

Gregory P. Bierals is the president and Technical Director of Electrical Design Institute. He has presented technical seminar programs on the topics of the national electrical code, designing overcurrent protection, grounding electrical distribution systems, electrical systems in hazardous (classified) locations, and grounding solar photovoltaic systems. These courses have been offered throughout the United States and abroad since 1978. His published books include The NEC and You, Perfect Together, Grounding Electrical Distribution Systems, Designing Overcurrent Protection, NEC Article 240 and Beyond and Grounding and Bonding Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems.