Solar Grounding Lug is essential part to connect the panel system with ground, it provides a reliable solution for the safety purpose and avoid any possible electric hazard. Alv's solar earthing lug has the following advantages:
1 Durable: Alv's ground lug kit made of high quality aluminum alloy and stainless steel. They rank the best materials of anti-corrosion. It withstands the outdoor harsh weather without replacement even working decades.
2 Cost less: Alv taking the advantage of sourcing the best earthing plugs from Xiamen , the China Solar Center City and offer you the best price.
3 Easy operation: There are a great number of solar ground lug kits on the market, we Alv team always aim to recommend the best one suitable for your project.
4 Improve the efficiency: Right grounding can decrease the electrical interruption during PV modules working and then improve the efficiency of whole solar power system.
5 Help to obey the regulations: However, most local authorities regulate the solar system must be equipped with an electrical grounding protection. By following the rules, you are far away from the risk of fine or punishment.
Application | Ground |
Product name | Solar Grounding Clip |
Wind Load | Up to 60m/s |
Snow Load | 1.4KN/M² |
Module Inclination | 0-45° |
Material | Stainless Steel, Aluminum |
Standards | JIS 8955:2017/DIN1055/ASCE_ 7-05/AS-NZS 1170 |
Warranty | 10 Years |
Color | Natural |
Solar Grounding Lug is an electrical part that connect the PV modules to the earthing base to avoid electrical danger and to keep the whole pv power system in a safe running. The materials of the lug kit are usually aluminum alloy 6005 T5 and stainless steel 304. And the grounding wire are made of copper, say 4mm2 and 6 mm2 are the most popular ones.
Grounding Cable Lug not only designed to avoid fire, avoid the possible damage by unexpected current, it also improve the efficiency of the panel by releasing the electrical interruption from other apparatus .
Solar grounding lug usually installed next to the panel on the rail as the below photo displayed.
It is an easy job even for the green hands, of course , the professional can make it in a shorter time.
There are a great number of ground lug kits from ALv, please contact alv's sales to find out the best one for your solar project.
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1 Why need to connect the solar panel with the ground?
Most local governments and authorities regulate a rule (solar system must have right grounding) for the purpose of safety. It avoids electrical hazard and improve your solar system up to the official safety standard.
2 What is a Solar Grounding Lug
Solar Grounding Lug also called Grounding electrode (for solar panels) is an electrical part connecting the solar panel with the earthing system. It designed to link the cable with the earthing plug firmly, the earthing part is ordinary made of copper.
3 How to install a solar grounding rod?
Solar grounding conductor is usually installed nearby the solar panel on the rail, or close to the frame of panel. It is very easy by using a matched Allen wrench. However, we suggest to have professional to accomplish your job to ensure any possibilities of accidents.
4 What kind of wire suitable for solar earthing?
Most solar wire are made of copper. Copper has very excellent character of high conductivity and corrosion resistance. Of course, please choose the right wire according to the rate of the voltage and current based on different outdoor solar projects.
5 Can I DIY Solar panel grounding system?
Solar Panel Grounding usually installed by the professional electricians, DIY allowed if you follow the regulations required by your local authorities.
6 How to maintain a solar System Grounding?
Solar Grounding Products in need of regularly maintenance, to check the parts: plug, bolt, wire etc if damaged or not, if the connection junctures loosed or not.
7 What can I do if my solar system w/o Electrical Grounding?
If you solar system installed without any right solar panel earthing, it will possible suffer electric hazards. Obviously it is not in compliance with local building codes and regulations if a system with out installing Grounding Lug Kits. So you may consult with ALV team, a grounding Lug provider for help, or to hire professional good at installing Grounding Connectors there.