Measure the DC voltage of PV strings to the ground. Assess AC cable insulation with a megohmmeter. . This capacitance is not required for the function of the PV array, but comes about essentially from the mechanical structure of the modules and their installation, and is therefore also known as "parasitic" capacitance. In particular, this capacitance increases with the conductive surfaces present. . Abstract—In the photovoltaic (PV) plant, the parasitic capacitance between the PV panel and the ground (CPV) causes leakage current in the non-isolated systems. PV capacitance can be theoretically estimated using p-n junction parameters such as doping [4 ].
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