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Utility Scale Solar: Dual Purpose Land Usage Opportunities

Recent months have seen the approval of many landmark developments of utility scale solar farms,...

Emerging Technologies: Perovskite

Over the last 40 years photovoltaic (PV) technology has been steadily increasing in efficiency and...

Power Factor and Grid-Connected PV

As the level of Grid-Connected PV penetration continues to rise, the importance of power factor...

New CEC Endorsement Proposed for Grid Connected PV with Batteries: Training Requirements

New nationally recognised units of competency have been released in draft form setting out the...

Overview of incoming PCE requirements in AS/NZS 5033:2014

AS/NZS 5033:2014 states that the transition period for Power Conversion Equipment (PCE) will end on...

Microgrid: A solution to the aging grid infrastructure

The business community and consumers are continually expressing their concern regarding climate change, energy security...

Microfractures in Solar Modules: Causes, Detection and Consequences

The significant growth of the Australian residential solar energy industry over the last 5 years...

Grid Energy Storage

The grid energy storage market is buzzing and many new technologies are being thrust from...

Isolator Enclosures: more than just a box

Installing rooftop isolators is a requirement under AS/NZS 5033:2012. Rooftop isolators are required to ensure...

Potential Induced Degradation (PID)

Potential Induced Degradation (PID) is a process that occurs in photovoltaic (PV) cells when the...

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