Joe Abi Khattar’s Post

I know this post seems straightforward for many of my technical connections, but for many of us in Lebanon who had to convert to residential solar energy, this video is very important. In Lebanon 🇱🇧 , residential solar systems have been on the rise to cover up the gap of energy production from the government and as a substitute to the private generators in neighborhoods and their extremely high energy prices. This video shows one of the most common fire hazards 🔥 in solar energy systems, which is the high arc blow of the DC current in the system. In Lebanon, most of the solar systems are installed inside homes and around families which constitutes a huge danger if not installed correctly and according to standards. My advice to you is: -Never use AC rated Circuit Breakers to break DC current, except if stated by the manufacturer. -Always align with the manufacturer’s ratings for each component in your system. -Do not use non-certified components in your system! Especially when working with DC circuits. -Always look for Arc suppressors in each breaker you use. -Be careful for loose contacts, more closely in your DC circuits. If you are unsure of your installer, you can always check for loose contacts using thermal detectors under high loads. Any loose or bad contact will show higher temperature than the whole system. - Look for the most professional installers and you will be more than safe to go!!

Back to 2018, After the completion of Machghara 66KV AIS substation with BECCO contracting team. This project was later followed by an extension with 1 extra outgoing connecting an asynchronous 5MW hydroelectric Turbine to the Grid.

11 KV Switchgear project in Beirut, Lebanon. Company:BECCO LB ABB metal clad Air Insulated switchgear used to power 4 1MW Chillers. Installed, configured, tested and delivered. #switchgear #tests #mediumvoltage # #insulation #powersolutions #powerdistribution