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BS EN 61173:1995

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Overvoltage protection for photovoltaic (PV) power generating systems. Guide

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

04-15-1995

Introduction
1. Scope and object
2. Normative reference
3. Sources of overvoltages
3.1 External origin of overvoltages
3.2 Internal origin of overvoltages
4. Methods to reduce overvoltages
4.1 Equi-potentialization (bonding)
4.2 Grounding
4.3 Shielding
4.4 Stroke interception
4.5 Protective devices
4.6 Principle of operation
Figures
Annex ZA (normative) Other international publications
         quoted in this standard with the references
         of the relevant European publications

Gives guidance on the protection of photovoltaic stand-alone and grid-connected power generating systems. Identifies sources of overvoltage hazard, including lightning and identifies the various types of protection.

Committee
EPL/47
DevelopmentNote
Also numbered as IEC 61173 (11/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
20
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
DIN EN 61173:1996-10 Identical
UNE-EN 61173:1998 Identical
EN 61173 : 1994 Identical
NBN EN 61173 : 1995 Identical
SN EN 61173 : 1994 Identical
I.S. EN 61173:1995 Identical
NF EN 61173 : 1995 Identical

BS EN 61727:1996 Photovoltaic (PV) systems. Characteristics of the utility interface

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