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DC Energy Metering

Direct Current (DC) metering is becoming increasingly important as Australia’s energy landscape shifts toward solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and electric vehicle infrastructure. Accurate DC energy measurement provides the foundation for efficiency, compliance and optimisation across these fast-growing technologies.

This page serves as your general knowledge hub for DC energy metering — from understanding regulatory and technical standards to exploring advanced applications in renewable generation, storage and emerging grid services. You’ll find practical insights, expert updates and guidance on precision measurement solutions designed to help you monitor, verify and maximise the value of your DC powered assets.

The Big DC Energy Metering Players

Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy & Solar Farms

Accurate DC metering plays a pivotal role in unlocking the full potential of large-scale solar and renewable projects.

By tracking direct current output before conversion to AC, operators gain precise visibility into energy generation, storage flows and overall efficiency. This data not only underpins LGC creation and compliance reporting but also helps optimise system performance in real time, ensuring renewable projects deliver maximum financial and environmental returns.

Segregated metering for Solar PV applications

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

For energy storage operators, DC metering provides the critical insights needed to manage charge and discharge cycles with precision.

High-resolution measurement helps optimise dispatch strategies, improve round-trip efficiency and extend asset life — all while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks like FCAS and the NEM. With batteries increasingly providing essential grid stability services, advanced DC metering represents the foundation for performance validation, market participation and future-proof operations.

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Electric Vehicle Charging & Fleets

The rise of electric mobility depends on accurate and reliable DC metering within fast-charging infrastructure.

EV charging networks and fleet operators rely on this technology to measure consumption at scale, enable transparent billing and manage grid demand effectively. Beyond compliance, DC metering provides the data backbone for smarter load balancing, predictive maintenance and sustainable transport strategies — ensuring that the EV transition is both technically sound and commercially viable.

Important DC Energy Metering Links

Clean Energy Regulator

National Electricity Market

National Measurement Institite (NMI)

IEC 62053-41

Most Popular DC Energy Metering Blog Posts

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    IEC 62053-41 DC Meter Testing: Complete Accuracy Validation Guide


    By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | Comments are Closed


    A guide to IEC 62053-41 DC static watt-hour meter accuracy testing protocols, applications in EV charging and compliance requirements for Australian markets.


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    Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): The DC Metering Checklist


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    BESS projects succeed or fail on measurement. Use this DC metering checklist to improve accuracy, integration, commissioning and performance reporting with confidence.


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    SATEC (Australia) Releases New DC Metering Products


    By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | Comments are Closed


    We are excited to announce the launch of SATEC’s latest innovation in DC energy management with our DC Energy Metering products!


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DC ENERGY METERING AUSTRALIA BLOG LIBRARY

The DC Energy Metering Blog Library is designed to be your central hub for information related to direct current (DC) measurement and monitoring. As renewable energy, battery storage and electric vehicle infrastructure continue to expand, accurate DC metering and compliance with technical standards have become more critical than ever. Our collection of blogs explores the emerging applications, performance requirements and regulatory frameworks shaping DC energy measurement, helping you stay informed and ahead of industry change.

Here you’ll find practical insights into how DC metering supports renewable energy systems, battery energy storage solutions and EV charging networks. From high-resolution accuracy and compliance with international standards, through to advanced data analytics, monitoring strategies and integration with smart energy platforms, this library brings together clear, actionable content to support solar developers, storage operators, fleet managers and energy professionals navigating Australia’s fast-evolving DC landscape.

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SATEC (Australia) Releases New DC Metering Products

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | DC Energy Metering, Product Releases | Comments are Closed | 22 August, 2025 | 0

We are excited to announce the launch of SATEC’s latest innovation in DC energy management with our DC Energy Metering products!

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    Learn how time-of-use tariffs impact laundromat power bills and how smart energy metering for laundromats helps cut peak costs, improve efficiency and support better decisions with SATEC.

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    Current transformer metering makes retrofit energy monitoring possible when switchboards are tight on space and access. Learn how CTs reduce disruption and improve visibility.

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    • All Metering Products
    • Current Transformers
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    • Expansion Modules
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    • Multi-Channel Energy Meters
    • NMI Approved Energy Meters
    • Phasor Measurement Unit
    • Power Quality Analysers
  • SOFTWARE
    • Expertpower SaaS – EMS, Billing, Power Quality
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    • Disturbance Direction Detection
    • Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS)
    • Large-Scale Generation Certificates (LGCs)
    • NMI Approved Retrofit Energy Metering
    • Phasor Measurement Unit
    • Power of Choice Metering
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