Measuring short circuit loop impedance at solar farms and photovoltaic power plants With the increasing and dynamic development of solar photovoltaic farms and power plants, we are witnessing a growing demand for proper short-circuit loop impedance measurement between the inverter and the LV/MV transformer. To enable these tests to be made, Sonel have developed the [...]
Maintaining batteries in a good condition with the Sonel BT-120 tester Nowadays, where our lives are largely dependent on electricity, reliable and efficient batteries are becoming a more and more important part of the energy and electrical infrastructure, automotive industry and even everyday life. Using portable devices, electric cars and emergency power systems would be [...]
Power Quality Expert were proud to attend the annual Sonel distributor conference in September. The meeting was held over a week at the Sonel factory in Swidnica. The meeting was also the first time that colleagues from other subsidiaries on the group attended, giving us a great opportunity to share product and application knowledge. Over [...]
Reactive Power is impacting your energy bill which makes it important to continuously measure and monitor it to determine the correct power factor correction system. Continuous measurement and monitoring of reactive power are necessary to determine the correct power factor correction system and to monitor it to ensure that it is providing the required level [...]
The effects of power quality on LED lighting and its performance generally receive little attention prior to its installation. Power quality issues such as voltage dips, harmonics, and interruptions can result in expensive, early replacement of damaged or failed LED lighting equipment. As a result of having to replace the damaged or failed LED lighting, [...]
to our stands visitors along with the other Sonel test equipment capable of working and testing on the 400/650V electrification network. Other equipment featured on the stand included the high current fault loop impedance meter Sonel MZC-330S, 200A Micro ohm-meter Sonel MMR-6700 and the range of solar PV test equipment suitable for renewables and net [...]
The very rapid and dynamic development of photovoltaic installations that has been taking place in the world in recent years is impressive. It is largely due to the departure from traditional, non-renewable energy sources. Greater social awareness and a desire by government to encourage taking responsibility for the climate around us has forced a shift [...]
Power Quality Expert have introduced the new Sonel range of test meters for solar PV electrical installations to help test and inspect in accordance with Section 712. The range includes the Sonel MPI-540-PV which is an 18th edition prosumer multifunction tester. In addition to the required wiring tests the meter has integrated power quality logging [...]
In a time of rising utility prices, any savings that can be made are very welcome. With electricity becoming more expensive, people are looking to see what action can be taken to help optimise their energy usage and lower their energy bills. To help you answer the question "How do I identify where and how [...]
Power Quality Expert feature in the December 2022 issue of Electrical Contracting News where we explain the fault loop test application for the Sonel MZC-306 and how the meter is being used by Network Rail for testing their 650V electrification network. Sonel have a number of test instruments suitable and compatible with alternative voltage systems, [...]
