The Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER) has announced a tender for appointment of a consultant to assist with the development of technical standards for rooftop solar systems.
Eng Hilal al Ghaithi, project manager, AER, said, In line with the authoritys plans to promote the use of rooftop solar systems that was announced in March this year, a tender has been floated to appoint a specialist consultant to assist it in developing technical integration standards and rules for the connection of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
He added, The consultant will recommend and draft technical standards and rules to allow the connection of rooftop solar PV systems that will be installed on buildings to the low voltage (LV) networks. The standards will cover issues such as technical, protection and metering requirements.
Most importantly, the standards will also set safety requirements to ensure that all installations comply with the relevant local regulations and best international practices.
He said, AER is keen to facilitate deployment of rooftop solar systems, however it is essential that robust technical standards are put in place in order to ensure installations are of high quality and are constructed in a safe and reliable manner. Additionally, technical integration standards are important to ensure reliability and safety of the low voltage networks owned by distribution companies.
Eng Hilal al Ghaithi, project manager, AER, said, In line with the authoritys plans to promote the use of rooftop solar systems that was announced in March this year, a tender has been floated to appoint a specialist consultant to assist it in developing technical integration standards and rules for the connection of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
He added, The consultant will recommend and draft technical standards and rules to allow the connection of rooftop solar PV systems that will be installed on buildings to the low voltage (LV) networks. The standards will cover issues such as technical, protection and metering requirements.
Most importantly, the standards will also set safety requirements to ensure that all installations comply with the relevant local regulations and best international practices.
He said, AER is keen to facilitate deployment of rooftop solar systems, however it is essential that robust technical standards are put in place in order to ensure installations are of high quality and are constructed in a safe and reliable manner. Additionally, technical integration standards are important to ensure reliability and safety of the low voltage networks owned by distribution companies.