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Certification requirement issues for solar PV inverters that incorporate a DC isolator
The Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) and the Standing Committee of Officials (SCO) of the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) have issued a joint statement addressing the certification requirement issues for solar PV inverters that incorporate a DC isolator.
Revised Australian Standard for solar PV installations
On 19 November 2021, Standards Australia published a revised standard AS/NZS 5033:2021, Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays, replacing the existing standard AS/NZS 5033:2014.
Electrical safety periodic tests and inspections - Electrical riser brackets
Electrical riser brackets are a part of the premise’s electrical installation and are used to raise the electrical supply cable above the ground from the supply pole to the premises.
Neutral links in meter boxes
This is a technical update for electrical contractors.
Solar PV installation over 30 KW
This is a technical update for solar installers.
Amendments to AS/NZS5033:2014 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays
This is a technical update for solar installers.
New Australian Standards requirements for solar DC isolators
This is a technical update for electrical contractors.
Unauthorised version of The Wiring Rules is not safe
Standards Australia has become aware of a document circulating on social media purporting to be the new edition of AS/NZS 3000:2018, Electrical Installations (known as the Wiring Rules).
Contacting Power and Water for assistance 1800 245 092
This is a technical update for electrical contractors.
Voltage rise determination in solar PV installation is required to be less than 2%
This is a technical update for solar installers.