Disconnecting A Solar Panel

Solar disconnects have an essential safety role for pv systems providing a way to isolate equipment for essential maintenance or in the case of catastrophic events.

Disconnecting a solar panel.

Disconnect the wires connecting the solar panel to the solar power system by loosening the bolts or screws holding the solar power wires in place. Utility companies may also utilize the solar disconnect when performing maintenance or other repairs to nearby power lines. The ac disconnect may be a breaker on a service panel or it may be a stand alone switch. A tested and approved safety device which removes all lethal dc volts from any solar installation.

A screwdriver or socket wrench can be used for this depending on the type of wire connection terminals. The second disconnect is the ac disconnect. In a solar pv system the ac disconnect is usually mounted to the wall between the inverter and utility meter. An ac disconnect shuts off the current between the inverter and the ac power grid.

Generies solar spanners wrench solar panel connector disconnecting tool for solar panel cable pv system wire and connectors assembly 1 pair black 4 9 out of 5 stars 40 6 99 6. The ac disconnect is used to separate the inverter from the electrical grid.