Can Any Electrician Or Electrical Contractor Install Solar PV Panels With Battery Storage In Australia?

 This is a question we get asked very often by electricians. They want to know if they can install solar and battery systems or if they are required to undertake additional training. 

1. Skills required to be a solar electrician

Usually, electricians are in charge of installing and maintaining all electrical and power systems in homes, businesses, and factories. Electricians install and maintain wiring and control equipment. In factories and a variety of other businesses, they also install and maintain electrical equipment and machines.

The skills required for a regular electrician include:

  • Technical abilities
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills and business knowledge
  • Being able to work independently
  • Being Technologically savvy
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Solar Electricians require all of the skills listed above and :

  • Good physical abilities – as they must stand for the majority of the day, climb ladders, and carry panels
  • Being comfortable working at heights – as they will be working on rooftops
  • Being a team player – usually, there are a few people working on a solar installation especially if it is a commercial one – including other construction workers and contractors. However, for service and maintenance, only one electrician is usually require
  • Working outside – they need to be happy to work under harsh weather conditions, under the sun, and in the cold depending on where they work
Can Any Electrician Or Electrical Contractor Install Solar PV Panels With Battery Storage In Australia?

2. Competencies Required to be a solar electrician

A solar electrician should not only be able to have the skills described above but should also be competent to conduct this specific type of work 

A solar electrician should :

  • Have an understanding of basic electrical systems
  • Be able to solve fundamental issues in photovoltaic energy apparatuses and systems
  • Be familiar with the design of grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
  • Understand how to install, configure, and commission LV grid-connected photovoltaic power systems

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