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Electrical workers and electrical contractors in Western Australia were issued a reminder about the regulations for Renewable Energy Systems in issue 2 of the Electrical Focus, published on 9 April 2020. The Electrical Focus is emailed to all electrical licence holders and subscribers for the purpose of keeping the industry up to date with changes to standards and regulations and to provide reminders and cautions to electrical workers. The Electrical Focus is available to download here.
The key points for those working in the small scale renewable energy industry in Western Australia are as follows:
These are not new guidelines but reminders of longstanding requirements.
The industry has recently been informed of a change to the submission of Electrical Safety Certificates. As of 1 July 2020, Electrical Safety Certificates must be generated using eNotice. Paper Electrical Safety Certificates must not be used.
Building and Energy will be working to ensure that PV solar installations and battery storage systems are installed according to WA Regulations.
For further information email be.info@demirs.wa.gov.au.
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