{"id":5120,"date":"2025-01-08T22:27:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T22:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shoals.com\/en\/?p=5120"},"modified":"2025-06-27T16:01:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T16:01:53","slug":"bla-or-ipc-simple-decision-making-tool-for-solar-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shoals.com\/en-gb\/insights\/bla-or-ipc-simple-decision-making-tool-for-solar-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"BLA or IPC? 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That\u2019s why we created an easy-to-use infographic to highlight the key differences between the two approaches, based on our recent <a href=\"https:\/\/shoals.com\/en\/insights\/the-safer-choice-bla-vs-ipcs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eBook<\/a>, The Safer Choice: Shoals BLA vs. IPCs. Use our decision-tree infographic below to find the best fit for your solar project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\">By answering a few simple questions about your project priorities, the decision tree will guide you to either Shoals&#8217; factory-made patented <a href=\"https:\/\/shoals.com\/en-gb\/products\/big-lead-assembly-bla-trunk-bus\/\">Big Lead Assembly (BLA) <\/a>trunk bus solution or field-fabricated Insulation Piercing Connectors (IPCs).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1224\" height=\"5328\" src=\"https:\/\/shoals.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/download.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shoals.com\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/download.png 1224w, https:\/\/shoals.com\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/download-69x300.png 69w, https:\/\/shoals.com\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/download-235x1024.png 235w, https:\/\/shoals.com\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/download-768x3343.png 768w, https:\/\/shoals.com\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/download-353x1536.png 353w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1224px) 100vw, 1224px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-3-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--15-30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--15-30);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Where can I learn more about BLA or IPC?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\">To learn more about how you can pick EBOS solutions that are right for your solar project and help ensure its safety and reliability, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/shoals.com\/en\/insights\/the-safer-choice-bla-vs-ipcs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eBook<\/a>, The Safer Choice: Shoals BLA vs. IPCs. Discover how our patented flagship trunk bus solution \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/shoals.com\/en-gb\/products\/big-lead-assembly-bla-trunk-bus\/\">Shoals BLA<\/a> \u2013 is key to long-lasting solar installations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-72f1fbdd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#ffffff1a;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--75-150);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--75-150);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30-60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30-60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30-60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30-60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-h-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">The Safer Choice: BLA vs. IPCs for Solar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-lg-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">Download our eBook to choose EBOS solutions that guarantee safety, reliability, and longevity of your solar installations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='wp-block-button aligncenter is-style-outline wp-block-basejump-modal-button' data-wp-interactive='basejump-core\/dialog'><button data-wp-on--click--open='actions.openModal' class='wp-block-button__link wp-element-button' data-wp-context='{\"modalId\":\"basejump-modal-e579a38c-9e70-43cf-9657-913c911a12a4\",\"openType\":\"modal\"}'>DOWNLOAD EBOOK<\/button><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<dialog class='!mx-auto open:flex open:flex-col opacity-0 top-[100px] open:opacity-100 open:top-0 transition-all duration-300 backdrop:bg-black backdrop:opacity-50 px-[15px] lg:px-[30px] z-50 border-none w-[1024px] max-w-full bg-transparent overflow-hidden !my-auto wp-block-basejump-core-modal' id='basejump-modal-e579a38c-9e70-43cf-9657-913c911a12a4' data-wp-interactive='basejump-core\/dialog' data-wp-context='{&quot;modalId&quot;:&quot;basejump-modal-e579a38c-9e70-43cf-9657-913c911a12a4&quot;}' data-wp-on--click='actions.onBlur'>\n    <div class=\"flex justify-end pb-[10px]\">\n        <button class=\"appearance-none bg-transparent text-base border-0 cursor-pointer px-0 text-secondary w-[50px] h-[50px]\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.closeModal\" aria-label=\"Close Dialog\">\n            <svg class=\"svg-icon\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\"> <path class=\"cls-1\" d=\"M49.5,25c0,13.5-11,24.5-24.5,24.5S.5,38.5.5,25,11.5.5,25,.5s24.5,11,24.5,24.5Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.5\" stroke=\"white\"\/> <rect class=\"cls-2\" x=\"14.5\" y=\"24\" width=\"21\" height=\"3\" transform=\"translate(-10.7 25.1) rotate(-45)\" fill=\"white\"\/> <rect class=\"cls-2\" x=\"23.5\" y=\"15\" width=\"3\" height=\"21\" transform=\"translate(-10.7 25.1) rotate(-45)\" fill=\"white\"\/> <\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"overflow-auto rounded-[10px]\">\n        <div class=\"bg-base\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-24f895db wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30-60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30-60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30-60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30-60)\"><\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/dialog>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the right EBOS solution for your solar project: BLA or IPC? 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