ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses electrical industry regulations, the electrical earthing requirements and explores how electricity is generated and distributed. It describes the types of micro-renewable energies, the types of wiring systems and circuits for different environments and outlines the types of technical information. An electrical contractor could reasonably be expected to have ‘exercised all diligence’ if the installation was wired according to the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Wiring Regulations. The IET Requirements for Electrical Installations are non-statutory regulations. The IET Wiring Regulations are the national standard in the United Kingdom and apply to installations operating at a voltage up to 1000 V a.c. Renewable energy is no less reliable than energy generated from more traditional sources. Wind power is an endless renewable source of energy, is safer than nuclear power and provides none of the polluting emissions associated with fossil fuel.
