Solar charges
Solar connection applications
Ausgrid is committed to processing connection applications within the target timeframes below. For applications that attract a technical assessment, timeframes can be impacted where additional information is required for the assessment.
*sum of all inverter nameplate ratings for each connection to the network.
Timeframes and fees
| Single phase | Target timeframes and typical fees (inc. GST) |
|---|---|
| Grid Connected Inverter Energy Systems up to 10kW total | 5 business days | $23.30 |
| Grid Connected Inverter Energy Systems greater than 10kW (Up to 30kW total) | 10 business days | $132.30 |
| Grid Connected Single Phase Inverter Energy Systems greater than 30kW | Not permitted |
| Standby Only Generation (Rotating Machines and Inverters) upto 10kVA that utilises a 'Break Before Make' Automatic Transfer Switch or Manual Transfer Switch and is NOT connectable to the grid. | Application no longer required |
| Rotating machines that are greater than 10kVA and/or rotating machines that may connect in parallel to the grid | Please contact Ausgrid at customernetworksolutions@ausgrid.com.au with details of your proposal prior to submitting an online application. |
| Three phase | Target timeframes and typical fees (inc. GST) |
|---|---|
| Standby Only Generation (Rotating Machines and Inverters) that utilises a 'Break Before Make' Automatic Transfer Switch or Manual Transfer Switch and is NOT connectable to the grid. | Application no longer required |
| Grid Connected Inverter Energy Systems up to 10kW per phase | 5 business days | $23.30 |
| Grid Connected Inverter Energy Systems up to 200kVA that are export limiting generation to no more than 30kW across the site | 10 business days | $132.30 |
| Grid Connect Inverter Energy Systems up to 30kVA that are used in conjunction with one or more Inverter Power Sharing Devices | 10 business days | $297.31 (Partial payment at application, remainder will be invoiced) |
| Grid Connected Inverter Energy Systems up to 200kVA enabled to export more than 30kW across the site that do NOT require Interface Protection | 10 business days | $559.44 (Partial payment at application, remainder will be invoiced) |
| Rotating machines that may connect in parallel to the grid for no more than one second (Synchrous Close Transfer Trip) | 10 business days | $962.98 (Partial payment at application, remainder will be invoiced) |
| Inverter Energy Systems over 30kW up to 200kW that DO require Interface Protection (e.g. utilising Inverter Power Sharing Devices) | 10 business days | $1118.21 (Partial payment at application, remainder will be invoiced.) |
| Greater than 200kW and up to 1MW Inverter Energy Systems or rotating generation greater than 30kW that may connect in parallel with the grid for one than one second | 24 business days | $4830.80 (Partial payment at application, remainder will be invoiced.) |
| Greater than 1MW Inverter Energy Systems or rotating generation (any size) that may connect in parallel with the grid for more than one second | Variable. Dependant on size and complexity of connecting equipment. Fees quoted following initial assessment of application. |
Note: Where a customer is upgrading, altering, or adding to an existing Embedded Generation System, the metering/site alteration charges will apply. This fee will appear on the customers Electricity account from their nominated retailer.