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Launch of the IET Electrician’s Guide to Domestic Electrical Energy Storage Systems

4th April 2025

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.

IET experts respond to Heathrow closure due to substation fire

21st March 2025

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, Graham Kenyon, is among the experts who provided a statement.

Kansai International Airport, Izumisano, Osaka prefecture, Japan

Lithium battery powered trains are on the way

29th November 2024

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

27th May 2024

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

23rd May 2024

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

PAS 63100:2024 now available

22nd March 2024

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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Launch of the 5th Edition IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation

3rd November 2023

Graham Kenyon presented a webinar on the 5th Edition of the IET’s Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation, for which he is the technical author. The webinar included questions and answers session, streamed live from the IET, Futures Place, Stevenage, on Tuesday 31 October 2023.

This Webinar is available on-demand via IET TV:

Draft for public comment for 5th Edition of the IET Code of Practice for EV Charging Equipment Installation

6th March 2023 / 1 Comment on Draft for public comment for 5th Edition of the IET Code of Practice for EV Charging Equipment Installation

The 5th Edition of the IET’s Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation is now available for public comment. The Draft for Public Comment period is open until 3rd April 2023.

Our Managing Director, Graham Kenyon, is proud to again author this Edition.

For instructions on how to comment, and access the Draft, please visit the IET’s web-site for the consultation via the following link: https://electrical.theiet.org/get-involved/consultations/draft-for-public-comment-code-of-practice-for-electric-vehicle-charging-equipment-installation-5th-edition/
NOTE May 2023: hyperlink removed, as web-page has been removed from host site

Draft for public consultation – IET Code of Practice for Grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems 2nd Edition

30th May 2022

The Draft of the 2nd Edition of the IET Code of Practice for Grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems, is is now available for public consultation. The Draft for Public Consultation period opens today, 30th May 2022, and runs until 27th June 2022.

Our Managing Director, Graham Kenyon, is the Technical Author of this Edition.

To find out more, and download the draft and commenting template, please see the DPC page on the IET web-site.

To submit comments, please use the IET form and e-mail address per the instructions on the DPC page.

Note: G Kenyon Technology Ltd is not responsible for the content of other web-sites linked from this page.

Ring final circuit test – updated guidance

6th March 2022

Issue 89 (March 2022) of the IET’s Wiring Matters magazine contains an article by our Managing Director, Graham Kenyon, which examines the readings expected in Step 3 of the ring final circuit continuity test.

Read the article here

The article looks into why a mismatch between resistance per metre of the line and protective conductors leads to the reading not being the same at each test point on the ring for longer circuit lengths, for example when the circuit is wired in 4.0/1.5 mm2 twin-and-earth cable.

Updated guidance on the expected readings is provided in the 9th Edition of IET Guidance Note 3 Inspection & Testing, which Graham has updated.

The 9th Edition of Guidance Note 3 Inspection & Testing is due to be published on 28 March 2022, and is now available for pre-order from the IET Bookshop.

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