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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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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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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