Solar Earthing Accessories for Industrial Projects, Solar Farms, Floating Solar & Residential Installations – ARK Make by DFMHUB
Why Solar Earthing Is a Critical Engineering Risk in India?
India is installing 30+ GW of solar capacity every year, with large-scale ground-mounted solar farms, floating solar projects, rooftop residential systems, and industrial captive solar plants expanding across varied geographies.
Yet, industry data from EPC audits and O&M reports indicate:
- 35–40% of solar plant failures are linked to improper earthing and lightning protection
- High soil resistivity (>200 Ω-m) is common across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata
- Seasonal soil moisture variation in India can cause earthing resistance to fluctuate by 300–600%
- Floating solar projects face accelerated corrosion and leakage current risks due to continuous water exposure
Despite these realities, many solar installations still rely on generic earthing electrodes, copied designs, or trader-supplied kits with no site engineering validation.
ARK Make Solar Earthing Kits by DFMHUB are engineered specifically to solve these India-specific risks—designed, manufactured, and validated for Indian soil, climate, and
Why the Problem Matters: Cost, Safety, and Downtime & Compliance Risk
- Electrical Safety & Human Risk
- Ineffective earthing increases step & touch potential
- Higher probability of electric shock to O&M personnel
- Failure to meet CEA safety regulations
- Equipment Damage & Energy Loss
- DC side faults lead to:
- Inverter failures
- PID (Potential Induced Degradation)
- Surge-related breakdowns
- Earthing resistance >1 Ω increases energy loss & downtime
- Regulatory & Insurance Exposure
- Non-compliance with IS 3043 / IEC 62561
- Insurance claims rejected due to poor grounding documentation
- Delays in commissioning and grid synchronization
Why Earthing Is Critical for Solar Power Plants
- Protects PV modules and inverters from surge damage
- Reduces fire and electric shock hazards
- Ensures personnel safety
- Maintains low earth resistance throughout plant life
- Mandatory for electrical inspections and statutory approvals
Complete Solution Overview: ARK Make Solar Earthing Kits by DFMHUB
ARK Make Solar Earthing Kits are complete, engineered earthing systems, not just electrodes.
They are optimized for:
- Industrial Solar Power Plants
- Utility-Scale Solar Farms
- Floating Solar Projects
- Commercial & Residential Rooftop Solar
Each kit is designed to deliver:
- Consistent low earth resistance (<1 Ω)
- High fault current dissipation
- Long operational life (25+ years)
- Compliance with Indian & international standards
Component-Wise Breakdown of ARK Make Solar Earthing Kits
Core Components (Engineering Specification)
| Component |
Specification |
Engineering Advantage |
| Copper Bonded Electrode |
17–25 micron copper coating on low-carbon steel |
High conductivity, corrosion resistance |
| Earth Enhancement Compound |
Bentonite / Graphite based |
Stable resistance across seasons |
| GI / Copper Strip |
25×3 mm / 50×6 mm |
Low impedance current path |
| Inspection Chamber |
FRP / RCC |
Safe testing & maintenance |
| Clamps & Connectors |
IEC-rated, corrosion-proof |
Reliable long-term joints |
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Standards & Regulatory Compliance
| Standard |
Description |
| IS 3043 |
Code of practice for earthing |
| IEC 62561 |
Lightning protection components |
| IEEE 8o |
Grounding in substations |
| CEA Regulations |
Safety & grounding norms |
| MNRE Guidelines |
Solar project compliance |
| NBC of India |
Electrical safety standards |
ARK Make Solar Earthing Kits are tested, documented, and supplied with compliance data, supporting EPC audits and statutory approvals.
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Design & Engineering Methodology followed by DFMHUB
Step 1: Site Soil Analysis
- Soil resistivity measurement
- Seasonal moisture & chemical content evaluation
Step 2: Risk Classification
- DC system fault level
- Lightning density (koranic level)
- Inverter & module sensitivity
Step 3: Earthing System Design
- Electrode quantity & depth calculation
- Horizontal & vertical conductor sizing
- Grid spacing optimization
Step 4: Simulation & Validation
- Earth resistance modelling
- Fault current dissipation checks
Step 5: Installation & Testing
- Proper backfilling with enhancement compound
- Post-installation earth resistance measurement
Documentation for compliance & audits
Design and Installation Best Practices
At DFMHUB City-Specific Engineering Challenges Addressed
- Bengaluru / Hyderabad – Rocky soil, high resistivity
- Chennai – Saline coastal corrosion
- Mumbai / Kolkata – High moisture & monsoon variation
- Pune – Dry soil & seasonal fluctuation
ARK kits are engineered with material selection, depth design, and enhancement compounds suited to these regions.
- Maintain earth resistance below 1 ohm (as per project design)
- Use chemical earthing compound for high-resistivity soil
- Ensure proper bonding of both AC and DC equipment
- Conduct periodic earth resistance testing
Why Choose ARK Make by DFMHUB
- In-house manufacturing capability
- Engineered for Indian soil and climatic conditions
- Proven EPC and infrastructure project experience
- Pan-India supply network
| Aspect |
Manufacturer (DFMHUB) |
Trader |
| Design Engineering |
✔ Included |
✘ Not available |
| India-Specific Validation |
✔ Yes |
✘ Generic |
| Standards Documentation |
✔ Complete |
✘ Partial |
| Customization |
✔ Project-based |
✘ Fixed |
| Lifecycle Support |
✔ 25+ years |
✘ Limited |
- Comprehensive technical support and documentation
Services & Technical Support offered by for ARK Make Solar Earthing Kit and Accessories
- Earthing design & BOQ support
- Pre-bid technical assistance
- Installation guidance
- Testing & commissioning documentation
- O&M audit support