Electricity Meter Enclosures for Photovoltaic Systems

Photovoltaic systems are increasingly becoming part of the energy solutions used by households and other electricity customers. This progress in the energy sector also needs to be reflected in the design and manufacture of electricity meter enclosures.

PV requirements are also set by the distributor

Commissioning a photovoltaic power plant involves more than simply starting the plant. The installation must also meet the technical requirements for connecting generation equipment to the distribution network. The contract sent by the distribution system operator sets out the requirements for the generation installation and the technical requirements for the electricity meter enclosure. These requirements must always be met.

Electricity meter enclosures for photovoltaic systems must therefore meet the latest metering requirements of the distribution companies. They must be fitted with an installation switch and a control relay, and the distributor must be able to control the generation installation remotely.

Electricity meter enclosures and data collection

Meters installed by distribution companies at points of consumption with PV systems support interval metering. This allows measured data to be transmitted remotely, records power output at regular intervals and gives the customer online access to the readings. Interval meters support more efficient energy use and help reduce environmental impact.

Choose our PV enclosures with confidence

For safety, meter enclosures used with generation installations and micro-sources must contain an isolating device known as an installation switch. It can be a circuit breaker or a mechanical switch. Our enclosures include a rotary switch with the same rated current as the enclosure.

We recommend installing an enclosure with an installation switch even if you are only considering adding a generation unit or micro-source. This makes it easier to expand the point of consumption with a photovoltaic system in the future.