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Interconnected Electric Power Production Sources

Aug. 28, 2014

Article 705 covers installation of one or more electric power production sources operating in parallel with a primary source(s) of electricity.

Mike Holt

For interconnected electric power production sources, a hybrid system includes the utility power system.

a) True
b) False

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The correct answer is: b) False

Article 705 covers installation of one or more electric power production sources operating in parallel with a primary source(s) of electricity. As noted in the second sentence of the definition for "hybrid system" (705.2), "These power sources could include photovoltaic, wind, micro-hydro generators, engine-driven generators, and others, but do not include electric power production and distribution network systems."

About the Author

Mike Holt

Mike Holt is the owner of Mike Holt Enterprises (www.MikeHolt.com), one of the largest electrical publishers in the United States. He earned a master's degree in the Business Administration Program (MBA) from the University of Miami. He earned his reputation as a National Electrical Code (NEC) expert by working his way up through the electrical trade. Formally a construction editor for two different trade publications, Mike started his career as an apprentice electrician and eventually became a master electrician, an electrical inspector, a contractor, and an educator. Mike has taught more than 1,000 classes on 30 different electrical-related subjects — ranging from alarm installations to exam preparation and voltage drop calculations. He continues to produce seminars, videos, books, and online training for the trade as well as contribute monthly Code content to EC&M magazine.