The transition from IEC 60439 to IEC 61439 is one of the most significant changes in LV switchgear standards in the last two decades. If you specify, design, or build low-voltage switchboards and distribution boards, you need to understand what changed and why. Distributed energy resources (DERs) include residential and commercial rooftop solar installations, wind turbines and storage systems that serve a single household or an industrial facility. They can be described as generation sources located near load centres. Please click here to provide your feedback. The global mains power supply is divided into two major voltage systems: 220~240V/50Hz is the mainstream, covering China (single-phase 220V, three-phase 380V), Europe (single-phase 230V, three-phase 400V), the United Kingdom (240V/415V), Australia and New Zealand, Southeast Asia and African. ents), and the electrical equipment, formed by the internal connections and by the incoming and outgoing termina is regard, there has been an evolution which has resulted in the replacement of the previous Standard IEC 60439 with the present Stand rd IEC 61439. Design requirements help you follow important standards like. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the leading global organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies.