I'm confused by the grounding requirements for my simple system. I'm installing an Airspool 12KBtu mini-split that will be fed by 4 solar panels on the roof and a single 110v connection to an outdoor GFCI outlet with a weathertite in-use cover. No inverters or batteries anywhere, just 4 panels to run the mini-split.
I know I need to ground the solar panels but am not sure where to connect the ground wire. I live in a MH park and have a power pedestal that feeds the MH main panel.
Do I sink a new ground rod near the mini-split compressor, carry the ground lead back to the pedestal, or route it to the main electrical panel?
UPDATE: I just read where the NEC requires that systems operating at >50 volts must also ground one of the current-carrying conductors. So now I need to figure out how to carry the '-' lead from the solar panels back to the main electrical panel along with the equipment grounding conductor?
I know I need to ground the solar panels but am not sure where to connect the ground wire. I live in a MH park and have a power pedestal that feeds the MH main panel.
Do I sink a new ground rod near the mini-split compressor, carry the ground lead back to the pedestal, or route it to the main electrical panel?
UPDATE: I just read where the NEC requires that systems operating at >50 volts must also ground one of the current-carrying conductors. So now I need to figure out how to carry the '-' lead from the solar panels back to the main electrical panel along with the equipment grounding conductor?
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