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Both of them have plastic insulators.

I will look up the NEC code, but probably best if I just replace the panel and clean up all this mess. I've already bought the panel, supplies and pulled the permit. Again, thank you for you thoughts and advice.

Both bars are neutral bars. There are no ground bars in the panel. Switching to a Square D 225 amp panel off the 200 amp main. Will be adding 2 ground bars to the new panel. Sigh... yes its screwed up. Mostly can't believe I didn't catch it.

Thank you for the thoughtful response. Appreciate and agree with most and have purchased all of the things you outlined today. Waiting for the panel to arrive to swap it out. I'll take your points by point. 120 rule is (Busbar Rating (A) x 1.2) - Main Breaker Rating (A) = Max PV (A). So, 225...

I need to upgrade main sub panel which comes off 200 amp service disconnect. I am installing addition solar panels and to meet the 120 rule, will install a 225 Amp sub panel on my 200 amp service to give more busbar room. Currently have a 200 amp rated main sub panel. In looking at how the...