Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), as the name suggests, describe a PV system where solar PV modules are integrated within a building’s envelope, as oppose to conventional PV systems where modules are mounted on the top of existing roofs. BIPV products have been commercially available since the 1990s in Europe, but have not played a major […]
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The Duck Curve – the duck hunting season we want to have
The power blackout in South Australia in September 2016 produced numerous ‘experts’ to analyse the causes of this event. The Australian press, politicians, shock-jocks and the public all had their particular slant to apply when assessing why this catastrophic failure occurred. GSES thought it opportune to provide some contextualised background to how distributed renewable generation, […]
Work Recommences on Draft Battery Storage Units
The hiatus in development of the draft Units of Competency UEERE4002A – Install, Maintain and Fault Find Battery Storage Systems for Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems, and UEERE5001A – Design Battery Storage Systems for Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems as a result of reforms in the Vocational Education and Training sector is finally over. The reform saw […]
Transition period ending for compliance to AS/NZS 4777.2:2015
The transition period for AS/NZS 4777.2: 2015 Grid connection of energy systems via inverters Part 2: Inverter requirements will end on the 10th October 2016, only 3 months away. The majority of inverters currently on the CEC approved product list currently expires on 9th October 2016. They will be removed from the list if manufacturers […]
GSES at Australian Energy Storage Exhibition
GSES participated at the Australian Energy Storage Alliance’s Conference held at the Australia Technology Park, on 1-2 June 2016. GSES’ booth attracted much attention, especially the “Grid Connected PV with Batteries” training developed and delivered by GSES. GSES provides the training pathway to the Clean Energy Council’s “Grid Connected Energy Systems with Battery Storage” endorsement. […]
GSES in Brisbane! Grid Connect Solar and Battery Storage: Training Course delivery in Brisbane
GSES recently completed a purpose-built trailer to deliver the practical training components for: Grid Connect PV Systems: Design and Installation Grid Connect PV Systems with Batteries: Design and Installation GSES has joined forces with Master Electricians Association and Careers Australia to deliver this training in Queensland. How then to provide the best working examples of these two […]
UNSW Student Meet Industry Night
The UNSW Students Meet Industry Night is a yearly event that provides 3rd and 4th year engineering students the opportunity to network with representatives from an array of companies. GSES was at the UNSW ‘Student Meet Industry’ Night on the 17th May providing industry information and career opportunity advice to matriculating students attending the event […]
GSES Releases New eBook Publication: Solar Water Pumping Guide
Global Sustainable Energy Solutions Pty Ltd (GSES) announces the release of their first eBook publication: the Solar Water Pumping Guide. This comprehensive resource has been released to include the industry’s progression to the current revised industry best practices, system design and product criteria. Susan Neill, GSES Director, commented: “The need for reliable water supplies in […]
GSES releases a technical paper “Localised Networks and Demand Side Participation in the NEM”
Global Sustainable Energy Solutions Pty Ltd (GSES) has released a technical white paper, entitled Localised Networks and Demand Side Participation, covering the issue of the rise of embedded networks; how they can transition into micro grids and topological power plants, and also provide demand reduction in the National Electricity Market (NEM). The article explains what […]
GSES releases a technical paper: Hoverboards, fires, and residential battery storage
Global Sustainable Energy Solutions Pty Ltd (GSES) has released a technical white paper, entitled Hoverboards, fires, and residential battery storage, in response to the recent incidents surrounding the popular Christmas toy. The article explores the possible reasons for the recent fires in hoverboards and the implications of this in the developing distributed energy storage market. […]