In a Grid Tied PV System, what should be height of pole for lightning protection?

Question added by Ahmad Hussain , Electrical Head , Acwa Power
Date Posted: 2015/04/07

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by shady Nagy , Senior Electrical Sales Engineer , Ever Green Energy ( 3- brothers group)

i think it depends on the area that i want to light it and it should not less than six meters and exceed8 meters.

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