Solar power protection device

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hemmateng

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The NEC article 690.8(B)(1) states as follows
The circuit conductors and overcurrent devices shall be sized to carry not less than 125% of the maximum current as calculated in section 690.8(a). The rating and setting of overcurrent devices shall be permitted in accordance with 240.4(B) and (C)

Exception: Circuit containg an assembly , together with its overcurrent devices, that is listed for continous operation at 100% of its rating shall be permitted to be utilized at 100 percent of its rating.

Question:
We have a solar inverter rated 1.65MVA at 480 volt 3 phase maximum output and we have this unit connected to a switchboard-mounted bolted pressure switch fully rated(100% rated) for 2000A with a fuse for 2000A. Are we meeting the NEC code?
Thank you
 
Sounds right to me based on the sections you have listed. But maybe someone more familiar with solar will chime in.

Steve
 
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