GSES has released a new technical article about correct isolator installation and selection Correct isolator selection and installation is an extremely important aspect of ensuring PV systems are safe and up to standard. Through the extensive inspection work that GSES has conducted, and feedback from industry, interpreting isolator data sheets can be tricky for many […]
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New tech article about State FITs ending
GSES has released a new technical article about State FITs ending and what will happen next? Next year at about this time, three states will terminate part of their feed-in-tariff programs: Victoria’s Transitional and Standard Net metering programs end on 31 December 2016, South Australia’s Customer Group 4 Net metering program ends on 30 September 2016 and New South Wales’ $0.60/kWh […]
New tech article: Overview of incoming PCE requirements in AS/NZS 5033:2014
GSES has released a new technical article about the incoming PCE requirements in AS/NZS 5033:2014 This article gives an overview of the incoming Power Conversion Equipment requirements in the Australian and New Zealand Standards. AS/NZS 5033:2014 states that the transition period for Power Conversion Equipment (PCE) will end on July 11th, 2015. After this date, […]
New tech article about Microgrids
GSES has released a new technical article about Microgrids. This article explains what is meant by a ‘Microgrid’, their monitoring and control systems, a case study from Germany and the future of micro-grids in Australia. The business community and consumers are continually expressing their concern regarding climate change, energy security and the increasing price of […]
International Solar Inspections: Fiji
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 […]
NEWS RELEASE – Global Sustainable Energy Solutions Pty Ltd (GSES) 20th April 2015
GSES & VDE Institute sign MOU of co-operation to provide testing and certification services for large-scale solar installations. SYDNEY Solar engineering company Global Sustainable Energy Solutions (GSES) Australia has signed an MOU of co-operation with VDE Testing and Certification Institute (VDE), the German national testing and certification body for electronic and electrotechnical products. VDE tests […]
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 […]
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 […]
GSES visits NESC in China to kick-off 2015
GSES and NESC colleagues. On January 4, 2015, representatives from Global Sustainable Energy Solutions (GSES) Pty Ltd visited Nanjing, China, to meet with China’s State Grid National Energy Solar Centre (NESC). GSES’s Geoff Stapleton and Chris Martell visited two of NESC’s state-of-the-art testing facilities, which included a fixed rooftop PV array, a roof-mounted tracking system, […]
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 […]