This article lists the main causes of solar fires and methods of prevention that can be used.
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PV overcurrent protection changes from AS/NZS 5033:2014 to 5033:2021
The requirements for DC overcurrent protection seem to have changed a lot in the AS/NZS 5033:2021 update upon first glance. But most of these changes are just rearrangement and new notation. This article will explain the old and new requirements. Skip to: AS/NZS 5033:2014 requirements AS/NZS 5033:2021 requirements Comparison of AS/NZS 5033:2014 and AS/NZS 5033:2021 […]
Deep dive on the new AS/NZS 5033:2021 Updates
AS/NZS 5033:2021 Update – What You Need to Know As part of the solar industry, you’re probably accustomed to the 2014 version of the standard, which had two amendments published in 2018. In November 2021, this standard was updated to reflect the rapid growth of this industry and provide updated safety practices. Knowledge is power, […]
New technical articles: 5033 changes & inspections
AS/NZS 5033:2014 goes live today! If you are a designer or installer, don’t forget that the new requirements come in force from today (Friday 6 February 2015). Key changes include: Heavy-duty conduit within buildings Bonding cabling requirements AC and DC segregation Restricted access Matching parallel strings DC-conditioning units and micro-inverters Signage GSES recently wrote […]
AS/NZS 5033:2014 Grid Connect Updates
With the recent updates to AS/NZS 5033 to AS/NZS 5033:2014, there are necessary changes to the GSES Grid Connected PV Systems Design and Installation training manual. These changes are available online for free in the publications section of our website.