Starting November 1, 2024, New South Wales (NSW) will roll out a significant battery rebate program aimed at encouraging homeowners and businesses to invest in battery storage systems. This initiative is part of the broader Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS), which seeks to lower...
Clean air plays an important role for a sustainable future but high-performance switchgear relies on sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 23,500 times greater than carbon dioxide (CO₂). Climate change has been of extreme importance and there is...
In this paper, the critical issue of voltage management is presented in the context of inverter energy systems (IES), and their application in Low Voltage Embedded Generation (LVEG). Understanding the interplay between inverter operation, voltage stability, and compliance with existing power distribution systems will...
Fixed embedded generation systems between 1,500 kVA and 5 MVA to local low-voltage networks are made subject to the approval of the local network operator, known as the DNSP. Note that these connections involve a series of technical studies and compliance with particular standards...
CT chambers houses Current Transformers (CTs) used to measure electrical consumption. CT chambers are specially designed enclosures that house current transformers used to measure low-voltage (LV) electrical supplies. Depending on the electricity supplier, these chambers may either be provided by the supplier or need...
In the globalised world, where everything has gone global, you’ll find your switchboards being exported internationally and opening doors to markets on the most core essentials to grow and boost business. This paper takes you through some of the most critical steps when exporting...
Rising EV ownership is bringing about the need for efficient charging solutions. With DC EV fast chargers, one can now experience rapid power directly to the EV battery. Compared with Level 1 and Level 2 chargers, the downtime is drastically reduced; thus, it has...
Service Protection Device is a safety component in electrical installations, designed to interrupt fault currents between the main switchboard and the network. It ensures the protection of electrical systems and sensitive equipment from voltage surges. Purpose • Protects electrical systems from faults and surges....
Flexible Exports is an innovative solar export option that enables customers in approved locations to feed back energy from their rooftop solar systems into the grid. Unlike the traditional fixed export limit of 1.5kW per phase, Flexible Exports enables users to export between 1.5kW...
An earthing study is a critical engineering analysis performed to evaluate the design and safety of a facility’s grounding system. The grounding system is crucial for the protection of both personnel and equipment. Several factors make an earthing study necessary: Safety A well-constructed grounding...