Grid connections

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Get your project connected fast

Reduce the risk and get your project connected faster. Ensure that your system complies with the latest Distributed Network Service Provider (DNSP) regulations and requirements.

Our team provides expert advice on expected timeframes, requirements and key risks that a project may face. With our relationships with DNSP’s, we are able t assist throughout the installation and commissioning process.

DNSP coverage

We provide grid connection services across Australia for the following DNSPs. Get in contact if you have a project that you would like to discuss.

Energex Grid connection services
AusNet Grid Connections Services
Ergon Grid connection services
Powercor Grid connection servcies
ActewAGL Grid connection services
SAPN Grid connection services
AusGrid Grid connection services
Jemena Grid connection services
Essential Energy Grid Connections Services
Ergon Grid connection services
Citipower grid connection services
United Energy Grid connection services
TasNetworks Grid connection services

Our process

Our team have developed systems and processes to ensure that grid connection applications are a smooth process. With clear communication around project requirements we take a project from conception to installation

1

1

Information
Submit our site inspection form

2

Design
We complete the required documents

3

Submission
Our team submits to the relevant DNSP

4

Approval
Approval is received from the DNSP

5

Installation
Proceed with the installation

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Once we have received all the required site information we take 1-2 weeks to finalise designs and make submissions to DNSPs

  • Each DNSP takes a different amount of time to approve a submitted application. It can vary from 10 days to 8 weeks. The size of the project and its complexity can affect how long it takes.

  • Each DNSP has different costs for assessing the application. We advise the estimated costs that are expect to be incurred prior to submission. All application fee’s as passed through without markup.

  • Our costs vary based on the size and complexity of the project. Contact us to get a full rates sheet of all our services.

  • We have a network of grid board manufactures that we are able to recommend base on your grid protection needs.

  • We will provide a site inspection checklist of all the required information we need to finalise the submission. This includes;

    Authority to Act Form, SLD Sketch, Panel & Inverter Data Sheets, Site photos, aerial site layout and customer contact details.

  • The DNSPs own the poles and wires and when planning to connect a commercial solar system over 30 kW on the AC side a request must be made to them. This is Australia-wide and is referenced in various Australian electrical standards.

  • We recommend waiting to receive approval prior to proceeding with the installation. No system should be turned on without prior written approval

Our Services

Technical Advisory

Site Feasibility

Detailed Design