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Launch of the IET Electrician’s Guide to Domestic Electrical Energy Storage Systems
The IET Electrician’s Guide to Domestic Electrical Energy Storage Systems was launched on 2nd April 2025, at Solar & Storage Live 2025, at Excel, London. The Guide’s author, our Managing Director, Graham Kenyon, was there to meet attendees at the IET stand, and provided a presentation about the Guide at the Storage Theatre. Graham also:
- participated in an industry discussion panel: Navigating challenges and unlocking opportunities for batteries in the UK; and
- presented on developments in standardization for Solar PV systems.
Order a copy of the IET Electrician’s Guide to Domestic Electrical Energy Storage Systems now.
The IET Electrician’s Guide to Domestic Electrical Energy Storage Systems provides practical, hands-on, guidance on the installation of domestic electrical energy storage systems, specifically looking at:
- Benefits and limitations of domestic electrical energy storage systems
- Planning, permissions, and consents
- Electrical design, system arrangements and schematics
- Fire safety and electrical safety specifically in relation to domestic battery installations
- Data communications, control and monitoring and information security
- Inspection, testing and commissioning
- User and maintenance instructions
The Guide accompanies BS 7671:2018+A2:2022+A3:2024 and the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems, 3rd Edition, and is intended to be used by training providers, certification and awarding bodies, electrical contractors, electrical installers and new entrants into the industry. It might also be useful for international manufacturers seeking an overview of legislation, installation practices and safety requirements for the UK domestic electrical energy storage market. Presented in a down-to-earth way, it is packed full of practical illustrations and example calculations, as well as Appendices with useful information.
Lithium battery powered trains are on the way
This BBC news article discusses new developments in battery powered trains, and explores safety and the question of whether they can replace diesel locomotives on Britain’s rail network.
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Learn more about PAS 63100 and bidirectional devices draft amendment to BS 7671
Graham Kenyon will be appear on eFIXX TV live on Wednesday 29 May 2024, to discuss PAS 63100:2024 and the new Draft Amendment 3:2024 to BS 7671:2018. Watch on YouTube using the link/frame below:
Graham Kenyon and Michael Peace on the Renewables Podcast
The IET’s Michael Peace, and Graham Kenyon, Chair of the joint IET/BSI Committee JPEL/64, responsible for BS 7671, join Mark Allison and Sam Featherstone for the 23 May 2024 edition of the Renewables Podcast. Among the many topics discussed are:
- Amendment 3:2024 Draft for Public Comment
- Bidirectional protective devices
- PAS 63100:2024
- The relationship between BS 7671 and international standards
- Electrical Energy Storage Systems and the 3rd Edition of the IET Code of Practice
Launch of the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems 3rd Edition now available on YouTube
The Launch Event that took place on Tuesday 21 May 2024 is now available on YouTube:
Launch of the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems, 3rd Edition
A free-to-attend event, taking place in person at IET Stevenage (Futures Place) and virtually (streamed live via YouTube) on 21 May 2024. It’s a great opportunity to hear from the lead author, Graham Kenyon, (who leads a large technical committee assigned to the Code). Graham will outline the most significant additions and amendments made since the 2nd edition and then we will look to take questions from those attending both in-person and virtually.
Graham will cover some of the key changes in the new edition such as:
- An update to the requirements for island mode switching arrangements,
- Further guidance on fire safety and the location of batteries within an installation,
- Updates to schematics for domestic use,
- Update to the requirements for sizing of generator connecting circuits, and coordination of assemblies through which generators connect.
Find out more and register your free place at https://www.theiet.org/eess3-launch
Programme
09:30 – Arrival and registration (for those attending in person)
10:00 – Introduction (for in-person and virtual attendees)
10:05 – A summary of key changes
10:40 – Q&A
11:00 – Close
Graham Kenyon to Speak at Solar & Storage Live, 29 April 2024
Managing Director, Graham Kenyon, will speak at Solar & Storage Live event in London on Monday 29 April 2024.
| 10:20, Venue: Everything Installer theatre Topic: Launch of the 3rd edition of the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems 11:20, Venue: ChargeEV theatre Topic: Latest developments in EV Charging Installations Graham will also be taking part in discussion sessions in the afternoon of 29th. |
Click here to go to the Solar & Storage Live London 2024 event page
PAS 63100:2024 now available
Sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the long-awaited standard PAS 63100:2024 Electrical installations – protection against fire of battery energy storage systems for use in dwellings – Specification is now available.
Better still, it is available as a free download from the BSI web-site access with this link
The standard covers physical requirements for battery units and the location in which they are installed, precautions for protection against electrical faults, etc.
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Public Consultation: PAS 63100 Electrical installations – Protection against fire of battery energy storage systems for use in dwellings – Specification
The Draft of the new PAS 63100 standard for protection against fire of battery energy storage systems for use in dwellings, for which our Managing Director, Graham Kenyon, is the Technical Author, is now available for public comment on BSI’s Standards Development web-site.
The public commenting period commences 26 June 2023, and on closes on 24 July 2023.
Updates to Guidance and Standards: 2nd Edition of the IET Code of Practice for Grid-Connected Solar PV
Graham Kenyon, our Managing Director, recently presented at Solar & Storage Live 2022, on Updates to Guidance and Standards: 2nd Edition of the IET Code of Practice for Grid-Connected Solar PV. The presentation was recorded by the IET TV Team, and is now available to view on demand. Watch below.
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Launch of the IET Electrician’s Guide to Domestic Electrical Energy Storage Systems
The IET Electrician’s Guide to Domestic Electrical Energy Storage Systems was launched on 2nd April 2025, at Solar & Storage Live 2025, at Excel, London.…
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IET experts respond to Heathrow closure due to substation fire
The IET has published a press release containing comments from industry experts following the substation fire at Heathrow today (21 March 2025). Our Managing Director,…
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Lithium battery powered trains are on the way
This BBC news article discusses new developments in battery powered trains, and explores safety and the question of whether they can replace diesel locomotives on…
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Learn more about PAS 63100 and bidirectional devices draft amendment to BS 7671
Graham Kenyon will appear on eFIXX TV live on Wednesday 29 May 2024, to discuss PAS 63100:2024 and the new Draft Amendment 3:2024 to BS…
