Distributed Generation

Distributed Generation Connection Application Form for Generators of 10kW or less

Installation Details

This form complies with the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010, Part 6 (Connection of Distributed Generation) and constitutes an initial application for connection in accordance with Schedule 6.1, Part 1, Clause 2 or Part 1A, Clause 9B.

Any approved connection shall comply with WEL's connection and operation policies and the terms will be negotiated with WEL prior to connection.

The customer connection and ICP (installation control point) associated with any approved DG connection is subject to WEL’s Distributed Generation Price Category.

ICP number *

Type of installation *

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Number of phases

Single

Two

Three

Unknown

New or existing DG connection *

New DG application

Change to an existing DG

Existing electricity retailer

Nominated energy retailer

Customer and Installation Address

Name on electricity account *

Installation address *

Postal address *

Phone *

Email *

Minimum space requirement for a WEL smart meter

Does the meter board already have a WEL smart meter installed? *

Yes

Does the meter board meet the minimum space requirement to install a WEL smart meter? (Refer to the FAQs above this form) *

Yes

Photo of the meter board *

Do you agree to extend the meter board to meet the WEL smart meter minimum space requirement?

Yes

No (A DG connection cannot be approved on a premises without a WEL smart meter)

Agent Details (if applicable)

Agent's full name

Company

Address

Phone

Electrician or Electrical Contractor

Electrician's full name *

Company *

Address

Phone *

Email *

Generator Details

Type *

Solar PV

Micro Hydro

Wind Turbine

Other (specify)

Other type

Generator installed capacity kW *

Physical installation location within the premise

Battery Storage

Will there be any battery storage? *

Yes

Number of batteries *

3 or more

Total battery size kWh *

Battery manufacturer *

Battery manufacturer(s) *

Battery model *

Battery model(s) *

Inverter Details

Manufacturer

Model

Number of phases

Single

Two

Three

Unknown

Output voltage *

Output current *

Output kW *

Output kVA *

Power factor

Upload file

Details of isolation/disconnection

Details of protection scheme

Do the settings comply with AS/NZS4777.2:2020 and AS/NZS4777.1:2016?

Yes

Expected connection date

Customer Declaration & Acceptance

This application form must be named and dated by the party seeking to become the Distributed Generator, i.e. the holder of the ICP and not the installer.

I hereby apply to connect a Distributed Generator to the WEL network and confirm that the above information is correct and that the Generator shall at all times be operated in accordance with all WEL connection and operational standards, including arranging with my electricity retailer for import/export metering to be installed in line with WEL’s standards and the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010, Part 10 – Metering.

I confirm that I will not connect any generation until I have received written approval from WEL and must provide post installation documentation within 10 business days of connection.

I agree to WEL notifying the nominated energy retailer of the approved DG connection including the new price category that will apply.

I agree to pay the DG application fee and any other processing fees that may apply, to WEL Networks.

Please invoice *

Customer

Solar Agent

Other (specify)

Invoice other *

Name *

Email for the invoice to be sent to *

Date *

DG OF 10kW OR LESS

FAQs for a DG connection of 10kW or less

Are there any equipment compliance requirements?

What if a WEL smart meter needs to be installed?

How much will the application cost?

How long will the process take?

Who should fill out the form?

Application processing

Distributed Generation Connection Application Form for Generators of 10kW or less

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