PV electrical basics
Industry Term

Array

A PV array is a group of solar modules and strings that work together as one generating section of a solar system.

What does Array mean?

A PV array is a group of solar modules and strings that work together as one generating section of a solar system.

Why does Array matter in a solar project?

This term affects electrical design, string sizing, code checks, equipment ratings, and safe installation. In solar, the numbers are not decoration; they are the guardrails.