Battery energy storage systems (BESS) – Fact sheet

Guidance
Building and Energy has prepared the following guidance to alert electrical contractors and electricians to the safety issues associated with BESS.
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Battery energy storage systems (BESS) utilise the technology we simply know as batteries, storing and using renewable energy to power homes and businesses.

View additional information on BESS and renewable energy installations:
Renewable energy installations – Information for electrical licence holders

The relevant standard for battery installations from Standards Australia is: 
Electrical Installations – Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment (AS/NZS 5139:2019).

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