Surge Protection for Microinverter

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OVERVIEW

Today’s increased reliance on very sensitive electronics makes surge protection an important topic for Surge Protection for Photovoltaic System that use microinverters. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety study found that $26 billion dollars was lost due to non-lightning power surges. In addition, there are about 25 million lightning strikes in the US each year that cause between $650M to $1B in losses according to the Insurance Information Institute, State Farm©.

This article discusses the various aspects of Microinverter Systems to help you develop a comprehensive surge mitigation strategy for your equipment. Each section will conclude with a Surge Protective Device (SPD) Protection Point which identifies where and what SPD to use.

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SPD Protection Point - Microinverter System 120/240Vac

LocationEquipmentProtection PointSurge Protector
Model #
Link
Main-Panel Main Panel120/240Vac
1Ph, 3W+G
Split Phase
MS100-120T MS200-120Y
Junction Box240V L-LDS72US-240T/NN DS72US-240TNN
Ethernet CommunicationEthernetMJ8-C6A MJ8-C6A

SPD Protection Point - Microinverter System 120/208Vac

LocationEquipmentProtection PointSurge Protector
Model #
Link
Main-Panel Main Panel120/208Vac
3Ph, 4W+G
Wye
MS100-120Y MS200-120Y
Junction Box208V L-LDS72US-240T/NN DS72US-240TNN
Ethernet CommunicationEthernetMJ8-C6A MJ8-C6A

SPD Protection Point - Microinverter System 120Vac

LocationEquipmentProtection PointSurge Protector
Model #
Link
Main-Panel Main Panel120/208Vac
3Ph, 4W+G
Wye
MS100-120Y MS200-120Y
Junction Box120V L-NDS72US-120S DS72US-240TNN
Ethernet CommunicationEthernetMJ8-C6A MJ8-C6A

SPD Protection Point - Microinverter System 220Vac

LocationEquipmentProtection PointSurge Protector
Model #
Link
Main-Panel Main Panel240/400Vac
3Ph, 4W+G
Wye
MS100-240Y MS200-120Y
Junction Box220V L-NDS72US-240T/NN DS72US-240TNN
Ethernet CommunicationEthernetMJ8-C6A MJ8-C6A

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