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: Portable generators used as sole supply must have appropriate RCD protection and correct earthing (often TT system with local earth electrode).

One of the most vital sections of IEC 60364-5-551 deals with . This ensures that when the generator is running, it does not feed electricity back into the utility grid. Back-feeding poses a lethal risk to utility workers repairing the grid during an outage.

For installations where the generator runs in parallel with the grid (e.g., peak shaving or PV integration), Part 551 requires: