Solar
What is Embedded Generation?
Embedded Generation (EG) involves any form of onsite generation installed on your premise, which may require a connection to the Jemena Electricity Distribution Network.
It is important to note that all generation systems which require an Electricity Distribution Network connection must be reviewed and approved by Jemena prior to installation and operation. This is to ensure safe and compliant operation of the Jemena network and your generator.
These generator types include:
Inverter Systems:
- Solar Systems.
- Batteries Storage.
Non-Inverter Systems:
- Diesel generators.
- Gas generators.
- Wind generators.
New and Existing Embedded Generation Applications:
All customers, installers and electrical contractors are required to:
- Submit all New and Existing Embedded Generation applications on the Jemena ‘Connect and manage my electricity’ portal.
- Provide additional information in the application that has traditionally been required by Jemena. The following checklist will provide a guide of information typically required in the application.
| DER Installation Fields | AC Connection Fields | DER Device Fields |
| Aggregated Approved Capacity (kVA) | Number of AC Connections | Number of DER Devices |
| Installer Identification | AC Equipment Type | Device Type |
| Number of Phases Available | Inverter/Small Generating Unit Manufacturer | Device Sub Type |
| Number of Phases with DER installed | Inverter Model Number | Manufacturer |
| Does the inverter have voltage response modes (Volt-Var & Volt-Watt)? | Inverter Series | Model Number |
| Comments | Serial Number | |
| National Meter Identification Number |
Things you should know:
All new installations and upgrades to existing Installations must be compliant with the requirements of the Technical Rules, AS/NZS 4777.1, 4777.2, AS/NZS 3000, and other relevant Standards, Laws and Good Industry Practice.
How much will it cost?
Jemena's primary cost consists of an application fee to cover the costs and time for our team to assess your application.
From time to time we may be required to augment our network to facilitate your embedded generation installation. Our team will contact you as part of your application process to advise of any augmentation required, and any costs associated.
Application Fees for Residential Applications.
| Total On-Site Embedded Generation Type/ Size | Application Fees (excluding GST) *Note |
|
Inverter Energy System |
Basic Connection fee (meter reconfiguration) |
|
Inverter Energy System |
$550 |
|
Inverter Energy System |
$2,280 |
|
Inverter Energy System |
$3,360 |
|
Non- Inverter Energy System |
$3,360 |
|
Non- Inverter Energy System |
$3,960 |
|
Non- Inverter Energy System |
$4,560 |
|
Inverter Energy System OR Non-Inverter Energy System |
$7,740 |
|
Inverter Energy System OR Non-Inverter Energy System |
$13,980 |
Application Fees for Commercial Applications
| Case | Total Solar inverter Installation | Total Battery inverter Installation | Central Protection | Process | Approx. Fees | Conditions |
| 1 | 10 kVA or less per phase | - | Not Required | Basic | $0 | Maximum export 5kVA |
| 2 | 5 kVA or less per phase | 5 kVA or less per phase | Not Required | Basic | $0 | Maximum export 5kVA |
| 3 | 10 kVA or less per phase | 10 kVA or less per phase | Not Required | Negotiated | ~$550 | Maximum export 5kVA |
| 4 | 5 kVA or less per phase | 6-10 kVA per phase | Not Required | Negotiated | ~$550 | Maximum export 5kVA |
| 5 | >10 kVA per phase | - | Required | Negotiated | ~$2280+ | Maximum export 5kVA |
| 6 | >10 kVA per phase | Any battery size | Required | Negotiated | ~$2280+ | Maximum export 5kVA |
| 7 | 10 kVA or less per phase | >10 kVA per phase | Required | Negotiated | ~$2280+ | Maximum export 5kVA |
| 8 | 30 kVA or less (3phase) | - | Not Required | Basic | $0 | Maximum export 15kVA |
| 9 | Aggregate Solar + Battery 30 kVA or less (3phase) | Not Required | Basic | $0 | Maximum export 15kVA | |
| 10 |
Solar <30 kVA + Battery total aggregate solar + battery 40 kVA or less (3phase) |
Not Required | Negotiated | ~$550 | Maximum export 15kVA | |
| 11 | Solar 30 kVA + Battery 10 kVA or less (3phase) | Not Required | Negotiated | ~$550 | Maximum export 15kVA | |
| 12 | Solar 30 kVA + Battery >10 kVA (3phase) | Required | Negotiated | ~$2280+ | Maximum export 5kVA | |
| 13 |
Solar<30 kVA + Battery total aggregate of solar + battery >40 kVA (3phase) |
Required | Negotiated | ~$2280+ | Maximum export 5kVA | |
| 14 | Solar >30 kVA + Battery (Any kVA | Required | Negotiated | ~$2280+ | Maximum export 5kVA |
Volt-var Response mode (Manadtory)