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UPDATE From 18th December 2021 all Inverters installed must be in accordance with AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 Grid connection of energy systems via inverters with the default regional setting selection set to “Australia A”. For all other modes and operations that are not covered by a regional setting then default settings of AS/NZS 4777.2 2020 apply. Prior to 18th December 2021, Inverters must comply with either:
If you wish to install an inverter that complies with AS/NZS 4777.2:2015 it is strongly recommended you submit your application to Ausgrid by Friday 12 November to ensure you receive a connection offer by 18 December. Applications received after this date cannot be guaranteed to receive a connection offer by 18 December. In addition, if an application is submitted by 12 November but is incomplete or not correct we cannot guarantee we will be able to finalise our assessment by 18 December. All inverters must be Clean Energy Council approved. A list of approved AS/NZS 4777.2 inverters can be found here. Inverters compliant to AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 will be identified in the CEC list by the addition of the text “(AS4777-2 2020) after the device model number |
An embedded generator is any equipment on your premises that can supply electricity.
For an infographic of how an embedded generator works visit AEMC here. You need to apply if you want to install embedded generation, even if you are installing a standby generator and don’t intend to export electricity back to the network.
Installed generation equipment information must be provided to the AEMO DER RegisterOnce your application is approved you will be required to update information about installed generation equipment in the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Register. |
For further information see Ausgrid's Distributed Energy Resources.
To enquire about installing an embedded generator email us at eg@ausgrid.com.au.
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