"Listed" 2014 PV code 690.4(B) and 690.10 stand alone harmony

[bpellis]

My question is, does the equipment standards of 690.4 apply to 690.10(C)?

 

[jaggedben]

Yes. (Why wouldn't they?)

 

[bpellis]

Are all solar applications PV electrical energy systems? For example, is solar powered gate opener a PV systems? Are there any solar applications that do not fit the general scope of article 690?

 

[jaggedben]

Are all solar applications PV electrical energy systems?

Well, 'electrical energy system' isn't an NEC term...

For example, is solar powered gate opener a PV systems?

Yes.

Are there any solar applications that do not fit the general scope of article 690?

Only those that would be entirely outside the scope of the NEC. (90.2) For example, a portable device is not under the scope of the NEC because it is not part of an 'installation.' In order to argue that a self-contained gate opener is not under the scope of the NEC, you'd probably have to argue that it's not 'electrical equipment', which is not likely to go over well.

 

[bpellis]

"690.1 Scope.The provisions of this article apply to solar photovoltaic (PV) electrical energy systems, including the array circuit(s), inverter(s), and controller(s) for such systems. [See Figure 690.1(A) and Figure 690.1(B).]." Just so we are clear, NEC 2011 and 14 say electrical energy systems. Thanks for the education.


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[mwm1752]

The gate might be a plug & play system in which the listing is per the complete gate system, Not covered In the NEC that way

 

[jaggedben]

The gate might be a plug & play system in which the listing is per the complete gate system, Not covered In the NEC that way

It's true that if the system is a complete self-contained listed assembly then there are no particular NEC rules that need to be practically applied.

However, if it is not a listed unit, then it would be probably be a violation of the NEC to install it, since the NEC requires that installed PV equipment be listed. Seems to me that the OP is likely considering using non-listed equipment, hence his original question.

Ultimately, of course, it's up to the AHJ.