TY - RPRT
KW - Solar Photovoltaic Reliability
KW - Structural
KW - Mechanical
KW - Critical Structural Connections
KW - tools
KW - assembly process
KW - workforce training
KW - Reliability
AU - Karle Wigginton
AU - Jon Ness
AB - <p>This report investigates the performance of structural-bonded joints in solar photovoltaic (PV) mounting systems, where bolted connections provide both structural load transfer and electrical bonding. It reviews the physical mechanisms affecting joint resistance, examines the impacts of loosening, corrosion, and bonding device selection, and evaluates current industry testing standards. The report offers design and maintenance recommendations and identifies research and standards-development needs to improve long-term electrical bonding reliability in PV installations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
DA - 01/2026
N2 - <p>This report investigates the performance of structural-bonded joints in solar photovoltaic (PV) mounting systems, where bolted connections provide both structural load transfer and electrical bonding. It reviews the physical mechanisms affecting joint resistance, examines the impacts of loosening, corrosion, and bonding device selection, and evaluates current industry testing standards. The report offers design and maintenance recommendations and identifies research and standards-development needs to improve long-term electrical bonding reliability in PV installations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
PY - 2026
TI - Exploring Electrical Bonding in PV Structural Joints
ER -