New standards imposed for rooftop solar panels to protect electricity grid

Forecasts for ongoing uptake of rooftop solar means too many would suddenly trip off at the same time, the AEMC said.

“We need to keep pace with the change under way. Nearly three million households and
small businesses have taken up solar, and the demand for household batteries and electric vehicles will increase over time,” said AEMC chief executive Benn Barr.

Previous models, which don’t comply with the new standards and trip when there is a voltage disturbance, are still safe to…