The earthing for array and LT power system shall be made of 3.0 m long 40 mm
diameter perforated GI pipe / chemical compound filled, double walled earthing
electrodes including accessories, and providing masonry enclosure with cast iron
cover plate having pad-locking arrangement, watering pipe using charcoal or coke
and salt as required as per provisions of IS: 3043.
v. Necessary provision shall be made for bolted isolating joints of each earthing pit for
periodic checking of earth resistance. Each string/ array and MMS of the plant shall
be grounded properly. The array structures are to be connected to earth pits as per
IS standards. Necessary provision shall be made for bolted isolating joints of each
earthing pit for periodic checking of earth resistance.
vi. The complete earthing system shall be mechanically & electrically connected to
provide independent return to earth. For each earth pit, a necessary test point shall
be provided.
vii. In compliance to Rule 11 and 61 of Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 (as amended up
to date), all non-current carrying metal parts shall be earthed with two separate and
distinct earth continuity conductors to an efficient earth electrode.
viii. Unless otherwise specified, the earthing system primary and secondary grid
conductors, equipment connections shall be constructed with galvanized iron flat.
However the earthing of transformer neutrals, PLC and inverter terminals and
electronic earthing shall be provided using copper earthing conductor only.
ix. Earthing Mesh is to prepared and installed in entire power plant. Each PV Module
frame shall be earthed in accordance with module manufacturer guidelines. In case
module frame earthing is to be separately provided, it shall be earthed with minimum
2.5 sq. mm flexible Copper Cables with lug at suitable location of module frame and
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