Solar fundamentals
Industry Term

Isolation

Isolation is electrical separation between circuits or conductors to reduce shock risk, prevent unintended current paths, and support safe operation.

What does Isolation mean?

Isolation is electrical separation between circuits or conductors to reduce shock risk, prevent unintended current paths, and support safe operation.

Why does Isolation matter in a solar project?

This term helps explain how a PV system is designed, installed, monitored, or operated. A clear definition keeps owners, installers, and inspectors speaking the same solar dialect.