What makes AS/NZS 61439.5 important for safety?
AS/NZS 61439.5 is a set of rules that makes sure electrical distribution equipment is safe and reliable. It is based on an international rule called IEC 61439-5:2014. The focus of this standard is on something called Public Electricity Network Distribution Assemblies (PENDAs). These are...
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How Do Battery Energy Storage System Work?
A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a system that stores electricity in rechargeable batteries so we can utilize it later. The batteries can store energy from solar panels, wind turbines, or even power plants. When we require additional energy, the batteries discharge stored...
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Why Are Smart Panels Better Than Regular Ones?
Smart Panels are built to supply electricity safely inside buildings. They meet stringent Australian safety requirements and are suitable for use in places such as offices, shopping malls, and factories. Switchboards are made to support varying needs, thus they can be easily installed to...
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What makes AS/NZS 61439.4:2016 vital for construction sites?
AS/NZS 61439.4:2016 applies to electrical panels and switchboards that use up to 1,000 volts of electricity. These systems help distribute power across a construction site. Some of these panels are fixed in place, while others are movable or portable so workers can take them...
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How is a distribution board tested for safety?
A distribution board is a box filled with switches and protective devices that regulate the flow of electricity within a house or small company. The AS/NZS 61439.3:2016 standard was developed to ensure such boards are safe, durable, and function properly. This regulation is drawn...
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How do AS/NZS 61439.1 general rules compare to old standard?
AS/NZS 61439.1 is a standard that assists in ensuring electrical equipment, such as switchboards, is safe and functions properly. The standard is applied in Australia and New Zealand and is founded on international standards. It maintains electrical systems reliable and safeguards individuals against hazards...
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What makes AS/NZS 61439.0 essential for compliance?
AS/NZS 61439.0 is a guide that assists individuals in selecting the appropriate electrical equipment for factories and buildings. It is one of a series of rules applied in Australia and New Zealand to ensure electrical systems are safe and function as they should. The...
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Is the NSW Emergency backstop rule good for solar users?
The NSW Emergency Backstop Mechanism is a regulation that will enable the government to temporarily cut or halt the flow of solar energy into the power grid during times when there is too much. It will only be applied to new or upgraded solar...
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Why is managing Queensland’s solar energy a challenge?
Queensland’s power grid is transforming rapidly with increasing numbers of homes and companies installing solar panels. The state had its all-time lowest power demand on August 18, 2024, at a mere 3,096 megawatts (MW) during 1:00 PM. Solar panels at the time provided 55%...
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Victoria’s Emergency Backstop – Why is it important?
Victoria’s lowest-ever electricity demand of 1,564 megawatts (MW) at 1:00 PM was recorded on December 31, 2023. This was due to a significant supply of electricity from solar panels installed in households and workplaces. Solar power constituted 66% of the energy consumed in Victoria...
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