Author: Phil Kreveld
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Lightning protection for solar installations
Solar PV systems in susceptible regions should be made safe from nature’s power. Phil Kreveld explains. Lightning strikes are dangerous, involving currents of up to several ... -
The panel game
Medium-voltage and low-voltage grids will have to be redesigned, with remote access to inverters being a step towards smart networks. Phil Kreveld explains. A few million ... -
Charging ahead with electric cars
Australia’s take-up of electric cars is slower than elsewhere, but despite a few issues this way of travel is sure to gain traction. Phil Kreveld reports. ... -
Microgrids: Generation ex
The argument that large baseload generators are here to stay is weakening, writes Phil Kreveld. It’s often said that we cannot live without thermal power, we ... -
A powerful approach to cutting electricity costs
Consumers think a competitive tariff is the only way of cutting electricity costs. Phil Kreveld outlines another way that offers business prospects for contractors. Reducing maximum ... -
A power of good
Electricity outages can expose your customers to much more than inconvenience. Phil Kreveld outlines the case for an emergency supply. There might have been a time ... -
Generating interest
Generator technology and installation are specialty areas, but contractors can benefit from some understanding. Phil Kreveld explains. Complications that arise from the installation of standby generators ... -
A dog’s breakfast
Solar inverters are now covered by a revised Standard that may contradict a ban on earlier systems. Phil Kreveld explains. Efforts towards demand management for domestic ... -
Leading the charge
Battery testing and charging for substations and electric traction can be challenging. Phil Kreveld delves into the detail. The important difference between charging for substations or ... -
LED by efficiency
There is much to be gained from using DC rather than AC as primary input for LEDs. Phil Kreveld explains the technicalities. We live in a ...
