What Are the Best Earth Fault Repair Methods?
An earth fault is where an unwanted electrical contact is established between a current-carrying conductor and an earthed object, for example, the metal structure of the system or the earth. Earth faults are usually the result of installation mistakes, weather, wear and tear on...
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PDRS – How Can Installers Maximize PRC Value?
The PDRS, which was launched in 2022 and managed by NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), is a part of an overall strategy to improve energy security and alleviate pressure on the electricity network. The scheme operates on the principle of paying Peak...
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Why Must RCDs Be Tested in Solar Power Systems?
RCDs are protective devices that instantly breaks a circuit in case leakage current is detected to prevent electrocution and fire hazard. When it comes to solar PV systems with power backup facilities, careful selection and placement of RCDs are extremely crucial since such systems...
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What are the fire risks of improper battery installations?
Improper battery installations can pose serious fire risks, structural damage, and electrical dangers. To mitigate these risks, the Australian Standards AS/NZS 3000:2018 (Wiring Rules) and AS/NZS 5139:2019 outline strict guidelines on where batteries can and cannot be installed. These regulations are essential for homeowners,...
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What Makes Elsteel’s Techno Module So Reliable?
Elsteel’s Techno Module is a design-validated, patented solution on a 200 mm modular grid with strong customization and versatility. It is an IEC 61439-2 validated system, indicating that it is an internationally accepted standard for low voltage distribution of electricity. The system is comprehensively...
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What Are the Benefits of SCADA in Energy Distribution?
SCADA is computerized technology for remote monitoring and control of power systems. Gaining knowledge from pieces of field equipment such as sensors and circuit breakers, SCADA allows utilities to make informed decisions based on actual facts in order to deliver balance between supply and...
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How Does SCADA Ensure Grid Stability for Essential Energy?
SCADA, or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, is a highly advanced control system which enables real-time monitoring, remote operation, and data acquisition of embedded generation sources. Essential Energy enables through the use of SCADA in the operation of embedded generators safely within network constraints...
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What Are Australia’s New Sustainability Reporting Rules?
The move towards Australian mandatory sustainability reporting has support in reform legislations, such as the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Act 2024. The Corporations Act 2001 has been amended to mandate climate-related financial disclosure, including risk strategy and environmental footprint...
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Which Industries Need Arc Flash Studies the Most?
An Arc Flash Study is an engineering calculation for comprehensive purposes to find potential arc flash risk in an electrical system. The objective is to establish levels of incident energy, assess risks, and include safety recommendations, such as adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), redesign...
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Arc Fault Containment – What Are the Best Practices?
Arc fault containment of switchgear and switchboards refers to design and construction aspects that limit or eliminate the effects of an internal arc fault, a sudden high-energy electrical discharge caused by insulation breakdown, by chance contact, or equipment failure. Arc flashes are caused by...
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