Wind loading key updates as per AS/NZS 1170.2:2021
Wind loading is a critical factor in ensuring the durability and safety of PV systems on rooftops or ground mounts. Under Clause 2.2.5 of AS/NZS 5033, all rooftop PV systems must meet the requirements of AS/NZS 1170.2 to withstand site-specific wind pressure loading. While...
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What is the national meter identifier on a meter?
The electricity meter for every individual site in Australia is assigned a unique code, which is referred to as the National Meter Identifier (NMI). The NMI can either be a 10 or an 11-digit code and represents a unique identifier for any electricity connection...
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Carbon capture and storage is not the solution!
Carbon capture and storage, or CCS, is being hailed as the revolutionary technology that will help to solve climate change by capturing carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes and storing them deep underground. At first blush, this would appear to be a promising answer...
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Why is nuclear energy not cheaper than solar and wind energy
The debate on moving towards sustainable energy brings up the same old tired myth of nuclear power being cheaper than the alternatives like solar and wind. This is not the case in Australia, though. This GenCost report, a collaboration between CSIRO and AEMO, breaks...
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What is the Queensland Battery Booster Program?
Queensland has become a leader in encouraging the use of renewable energy as Australia continues its shift to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. The Queensland Battery Rebate is one of the state’s most effective programs for encouraging businesses and homeowners to purchase...
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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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