5 Important standards that need to be referred to while designing Solar PV Rooftop Systems !!!

It is always recommended to refer to National and International standards while designing the solar PV rooftop systems.

In this article, we will list 5 important standards that need to be referred to while designing Solar PV Rooftop projects in India.

1 – IS/IEC 62548: 2016

IS/IEC 62548: 2016: Photovoltaic PV Arrays – Design Requirements

This standard sets out design requirements for PV array design such as d.c. array wirings and electrical protection devices etc.

This standard can be purchased from the BIS India website.

2 – IS 3043: 2018

IS 3043: 2018: Code of Practice for Earthing

This standard provides recommendations and guidance on meeting the requirements for earthing of electrical installations.

This standard can be freely downloaded from the BIS India website.

3 – IS/IEC 62305:2010 Part 1 to Part 4

IS/IEC: 62305: Part 1 – 2010: Protection Against Lightning Part 1 General Principles

IS/IEC: 62305: Part 2 – 2010: Protection Against Lightning Part 2 Risk Management

IS/IEC: 62305: Part 3 – 2010: Protection Against Lightning Part 3 Physical Damage to Structures and Life Hazard

IS/IEC: 62305: Part 4 – 2010: Protection Against Lightning Part 4 Electrical and Electronic Systems Within Structures

This standard provides recommendations for the protection of your establishment and electrical equipment against lightning strikes.

This standard can be purchased from the BIS India website.

4 – IS 875: Part 1 to Part 4

IS 875: 1987 Code of Practice For Design Loads (Other Than Earthquake)For Buildings And Structures

IS 875: Part 1 Dead Loads

IS 875: Part 2 Imposed Loads

IS 875: Part 3 Wind Loads

IS 875: Part 4 Snow Loads

This standard will help you in calculating loads such as dead load, wind load, etc that can be used for mounting structures.

This standard can be freely downloaded from the BIS India website.

5 – National Electrical Code (NEC 2011)

National Electrical Code (NEC 2011) for India.

This code specifies best practices for electrical installations such as selection of equipment, designing and layout, methods for maintenance, and many more.

This code can be freely downloaded from the BIS India website.

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