Test Services

ResLab is able to provide a broad range of testing services related to areas of expertise within RISE. The ResLab test facilities are available for public use and can be hired on a fee for service basis. The key testing areas include:

Power Systems in Remote Areas

Complete system testing and design evaluation
Stand-alone inverter performance testing (Sample report)
Functionality and performance testing for PV battery charge controllers (Sample report)
Battery testing
Solar home system testing

Distributed Generation

Grid connected inverters for compliance to AS 4777
Efficiency of grid connected inverters
Efficiency and standby power measurement for power supplies
Standby power measurements
PV array site testing

Customised Testing and Accessing ResLab Facilities

Evaluation of other electrical and power electronic devices and equipment.
Evaluation of equipment at non ambient temperature conditions.
Equipment developers and designers can access the laboratory facilities for their own testing - ResLab can provide assistance with setup and metering. The client can then be present and supervise the testing to their requirements.

Testing Services Accredited by NATA

Performance testing of grid connected inverters (AS 4777)
Performance testing of stand-alone inverters
Performance testing of battery charge controllers

RISE has tested several battery charge controllers of different technologies from various Australian and international manufacturers over the past 18 months. Click here for the results for power efficiency and self consumption from some of the units tested in the lab so far.