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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...

Solar Installations: Where are we going wrong?

Under the Renewable Energy Target (RET) requirements, solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems must be installed...

Grid Energy Storage

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

DC Isolators: What are the Manufacturer’s Specification Sheets Really Telling You (ONLY VALID UNTIL DATE OF PUBLISHED)

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems use rotary DC isolators with multiple current and voltage ratings more...

Understanding Earthing

Recent updates to the Australian Standards relating to photovoltaic systems (AS/NZS 5033:2012) have led to...

Solar Sales Tips: 14 Pillars to a successful solar company.

If you are starting in sales with a solar company, its easy to be overwhelmed....

Isolator Enclosures: more than just a box

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

Sealing Roof Penetrations

Roof penetrations for PV systems are often the most difficult parts of installing a PV...

Oversizing PV Arrays

'Array oversizing’ refers to solar photovoltaic (PV) systems that have been designed so that the...

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