Roof penetrations for Solar PV installations
Roof penetrations for Solar PV installations
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Hello,
I wanted to inquire for Solar PV, Grid-Tie type installations, the only roof penetration into the attic / plenum space is the conduit coming from the PV array combiner/junction box. A roof flashing product is installed, where the conduit is then connected. Would this be the standard industry practice?
Would the above be sufficient along with insallation of conduit all the way to the main electrical room (where the utility meter is installed), to make a facility Solar PV ready?
Thank you.
I wanted to inquire for Solar PV, Grid-Tie type installations, the only roof penetration into the attic / plenum space is the conduit coming from the PV array combiner/junction box. A roof flashing product is installed, where the conduit is then connected. Would this be the standard industry practice?
Would the above be sufficient along with insallation of conduit all the way to the main electrical room (where the utility meter is installed), to make a facility Solar PV ready?
Thank you.






RE: Roof penetrations for Solar PV installations
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Roof penetrations for Solar PV installations
Providing an unused passage is smart but there is a problem many do not think of. A good inspector will have issues with fire blocking in a large unused conduit traveling through several floors.
RE: Roof penetrations for Solar PV installations
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Roof penetrations for Solar PV installations