Solar installations guidance documents
- Ensuring a compliant PV installation – industry guidance:
ESV_Guidance_Compliant_PV_Installations_Jun2021
- Identifying mismatched d.c. connectors in PV installations:
ESV_Guide_IdentifyingMismatchedDcConnectors_Nov2022
- Working safely when installing photovoltaic (PV) systems:
PV Installers Safety - Guideline
- Solar installations (PV) alterations requirements:
Solar_Instal_PV_alter_Requirements_Aug2015
- Grid connected inverter requirements from 18 December 2021:
ESV_Guidance_AS60947.3_20211216
The Installation and inspection of grid-connected PV systems April 2015 (no battery storage) document has been superseded by Australian standards AS/NZS 5033:2021 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) array and AS/NZS 4777.1:2016 Grid connection of energy systems via inverters Installation requirement.
Solar installations guidance pages
Solar installations guidance news
- 17 December 2021:Grid connected inverters: certification to AS/NZS
- 24 November 2021: Revised industry standard – AS/NZS
- 25 October 2021: Poor documentation causing solar safety
- 15 September 2021: LEI solar inspection pilot
- 26 November 2020: Solar inspectors – Understanding the PV audit
- 21 October 2020: Solar inspectors – d.c. connector
Solar industry links
- (Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council) provides various resources and publications about electrical products, installations and solar / small scale generation.
- Solar is responsible for the delivery of the Victorian Government’s Solar Homes Program and provides information for industry and the general public about this and other solar programs.
- WorkSafe provide guidance and assistance to ensure all employers and employees have a safe work place in the electrical and solar industry.
Date: 30/03/2023 11:05
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Reviewed 28 January 2023