How do I install a solar photovoltaic system?

Installing solar photovoltaic systems requires specialized skills and knowledge. Installation should only be performed by qualified personnel. Before installing a solar photovoltaic system, installers should familiarize themselves with its mechanical and electrical requirements.

What is a roof mounted photovoltaic system guidance?

The guidance refers only to the mechanical installation of roof mounted integrated and stand-off photovoltaic systems; it provides best practice guidance on installation requirements and does not constitute fixing instructions.

Which materials should be used to install photovoltaic modules?

JA Solar recommends that when installing modules at the seaside, stainless steel or aluminum materials should be used to contact the photovoltaic modules, and the installation parts should be well protected from corrosion. The tilt angle of the modules is measured between the surface of the modules and a horizontal ground surface.

What is included in the JA Solar installation manual?

Thank you for choosing JA SOLAR modules! This Installation Manual contains essential information for electrical and mechanical installation that you must know before handling, installing JA Solar Modules. This Manual also contains safety information you need to be familiar with.

Can a PV module be switched off?

PV modules produce electricity when exposed to daylight and individual modules cannot be switched off. Hence, unlike most other electrical installation work, the electrical installation of a PV system typically involves working on a live system. See requirements of Regulation 14 of Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

How should a PV system be designed & installed?

From the outset, the designer and installer of a PV system must consider the potential hazards carefully, and systematically devise methods to minimise the risks. This will include both mitigating potential hazards present during and after the installation phase.