First of all, it’s worth noting that there is a lot of wiring that is required for a solar installation, including a chain of wiring that connects up all of the parts of your new system.
DC Cables From Roof to Inverter
The solar panels on your roof are generating direct current (DC) electricity, which is being carried down from the roof in UV-resistant DC cabling. The wiring is clipped to the rafters and is usually run in conduit. Positive and negative cables are kept separate at all times and are secured to the floor or wall where necessary.
What the Inverter Does
The inverter converts the DC current from your solar panels into AC current, for use within your home. Most are fitted within an internal room, typically near the Consumer Unit (such as a garage, utility room or even an airing cupboard).
Connecting to the Consumer Unit
A solar circuit is provided to the inverter and goes into your consumer unit. This would typically be protected by a suitable MCB and may also contain a generation meter that will show how many units of electricity have been generated by your solar panels.
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Where Battery Storage Fits
A battery will typically be wired into a solar panel installation between the inverter and the consumer unit. These connections are for a specific type of system and will store either DC or AC power depending on the system design. Some Solar Panel Installation Hereford options for Battery Wiring can be found at Precision Green Energy.
Part P Certification After the Work
It’s notifiable work under Part P electrical certification requirements. It will need to be tested by your installer and they will issue you with a certificate at completion. This should be kept with your property documents.
Get Solar Panel Installation Hereford completed and make sure you understand the wiring for each stage of the work.
