Switchgear comprises electrical disconnect switches, fuses and/or circuit breakers that control, protect and isolate electrical equipment in electrical power systems. A switchgear fault (phase loss, ...

Arc fault detection is a critical issue in modern power and photovoltaic (PV) systems owing to the significant safety risks posed by unintended electrical discharges. These faults, occurring when ...

Note to editors: There is a photo associated with this press release. The ZNRG2061 works in 12V and 24V power supply installations. It requires few external components and comes in a small footprint 5 ...

Electrical distribution needs are continuously evolving in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Owning to this, the demand for electrical power is on the rise, indicating the probability ...

Researchers from China's Tianjin University and inverter manufacturer Ginlong Solis have developed a novel AI-based method for DC arc detection in PV systems. A DC arc occurs in PV arrays when there ...

ABB demonstrated its new Arc Fault Circuit Protection solution at the Solar Power International conference and exhibition last week, in conjunction with Shoals Technologies. This solution uses new and ...

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has announced the immediate availability of arc-flash detection capability in the SEL-751A Feeder Protection Relay, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, ...

With increasing interest and demand for renewable energy sources, the market has seen a surge in the deployment of solar photovoltaic systems that convert sunlight to electricity. While new ...

Arcs are visible plasma discharges caused by electrical current passing through a normally non-conductive medium such as air. This phenomenon occurs when the current ionises gases in the air, ...

Members can download this article in PDF format. High-voltage systems serve applications ranging from renewable-energy generation to industrial motor control. Such systems require precise control to ...