Over the next two weeks, GSES will be completing the final inspections of a three-part project in the Pacific. GSES was contracted by a Fijian solar installation company to conduct acceptance testing of solar PV systems installed on three remote islands in Fiji. Many Pacific islands currently rely on diesel generators to supply intermittent power […]
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New tech article about Microfractures in Solar Modules
GSES has released a new technical article about Microfractures. This article will cover causes, detection and consequences of microfractures in solar modules. There are national and international compliance requirements for solar modules installed in Australia. Under these standards, current requirements for solar modules relate to electrical safety, design qualification and type approval. Over the life […]
GSES announces PD days in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney
At their release in the fourth quarter of 2014, the GSES Professional Development Days proved to be hugely popular events, with each session selling out rapidly. In response to the high amount of interest received, GSES has now confirmed the first dates for Brisbane and Melbourne*. The GSES PD Day ($295 inc. GST) delivers three […]
PD Days: 115 CPD points in 1 day
View the course information or enroll now at the GSES Shop. GSES recently announced the launch of a continuous professional development (CPD) training day designed to help accredited solar installers maintain and expand their knowledge in a changing industry while meeting their accreditation renewal requirements in a single day. The solar industry and its scaled […]
Pacific island training
GSES trainer Aaron Bonanno (right) overseeing the training installation. September saw the conclusion of the recent IRENA-funded grid-connected photovoltaics (PV) training in the Pacific, which was coordinated by PPA and SEIAPI and delivered by GSES. GSES conducted a total of 6 training sessions in 5 island nations for both power utility and private industry personnel. […]
New GSES online course on solar fundamentals
GSES has released an exciting new online training course for non-specialists to learn about solar electricity generation, entitled Solar Power Systems: System Technology, Understanding and Safety. The course, available now from the GSES shop for $295 inc. GST (LESS 20% LAUNCH DISCOUNT until 31 December 2014), addresses the growing need for education among businesses, councils and […]
EA presentation
From right to left: Rod Aistrope, Aaron Bonanno, Chris Martell and Yash Shah. On 26 June 2014, GSES engineers Chris Martell and Aaron Bonanno travelled to chilly yet friendly Mittagong to present a seminar for the regional group of Engineers Australia. The Sydney Southern Tablelands and Highlands Regional Group of Engineers Australia have chosen to […]
Grid-Connected PV Systems with Battery Storage reviewed by the CEC
Sandy Atkins, Technical & Compliance Specialist at the Clean Energy Council (CEC), recently reviewed the new GSES training manual Grid-Connected PV Systems with Battery Storage for the CEC’s installer newsletter. Here is his article in full: “Grid-Connected PV Systems with Battery Storage” by GSES Review by Sandy Atkins Are you accredited for grid-connect and stand-alone? Have you been asked […]
GSES visits Kenya
GSES has received funding from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to work with the Kenya Renewable Energy Association (KEREA) and Strathmore University to develop a training curriculum for grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) and hybrid systems. The Kenyan Government declares within their energy policy/law that solar technicians must be licensed to install systems. Currently, there […]
GSES releases new course and training manual
Global Sustainable Energy Solutions Pty Ltd (GSES) has now released its comprehensive new training manual and online course on Grid-Connected PV Systems with Battery Storage, which provide the knowledge necessary for electricians and solar installers to successfully design and install reliable PV systems that are connected to the grid but also have battery storage. Grid-Connected PV Systems […]