Is your Stand-Alone Power System Sized for Compliance & Reliability?

By: Wayne Foster, Head of Technical & Innnovation, Valen Utilities As electrical engineers, we often face the critical task of designing standalone power systems (SAPS) that comply with AS/NZS 3000 standards while ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient operation. One key aspect of this process is sizing the system to meet the connection service capacity requirements—particularly […]

Understanding the Impact of Parasitic Loads in Stand-alone Power Systems (SAPS)

As Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) increasingly explore transitioning fringe-of-grid customers to Stand-alone Power Systems (SAPS) to reduce costs and improve reliability, it’s critical to address a key factor that can significantly impact system performance: parasitic loads. These often-overlooked energy demands, combined with inefficient component choices, can undermine the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of SAPS. Here’s […]

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