Using Electric Vehicles to Support the Grid During Times of High Demand
Australia’s electricity system is rapidly changing due to the replacement of traditional generation with renewable energy and increasingly volatile electricity demand patterns. Extreme weather events, especially heatwaves, extend peak demand towards higher levels as coal-fired generators keep retiring. At the same time, the electrification...
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Switchboard labels explained – What must be included?
Switchboard labels and electrical standards are the keys to safety and reliability in electrical systems. Labels provide information about the specifications and safety features of a switchboard, while standards such as AS/NZS 61439.2 ensure that the switchboard meets performance and safety requirements. This guide...
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What is peak shaving and how does it work?
Peak shaving is the term used in energy management for the reduction of energy consumed during peak demand on the electric grid. Peak demand is the peak at which energy consumption is at its highest, for example, in the morning when people wake up...
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Safety service for switchboards – What are the requirements?
A safety service describes the systems, equipment, and procedures that protect people, properties, and operations against possible risks, especially emergencies. It ranges from fire extinguishing services, electrical safety services, emergency lighting, alarm system services, and others. This service is essential in ensuring the safe...
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EV Charging in Australia – How is it done?
EV charging is quite similar to charging your phone. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, or EVSE, brings electricity from an outside source into the car’s battery, which is often called a charging station. This guide describes EV charging types, speeds, plugs, and usage in Australia....
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Voltage drop and voltage rise – The differences
The term used for the loss of electrical energy in the flow through a conductor or electrical device is referred to as voltage drop. The conductor or device has a resistance and will therefore retard the flow of such electric charges, which results in...
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How to calculate voltage rise in a solar pv system?
Voltage rise is the difference between the voltage in the grid, the power system that provides the electricity, and your solar inverter, which produces energy from sunlight. To transmit energy from your solar system into the grid, the voltage at the inverter needs to...
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