Connect large-scale power generation

You've agreed on the right power generation system for your needs.  

Now you need an Authorised Network Inspector. Most installers have an existing relationship with our Authorised Network Inspectors and will get in touch with their preferred one. The Authorised Network Inspector works with your installer to ensure your power generation system is connected safely to our network. 

Our planning team looks at your application to see what else we need for technical approval.

You or your installer will hear from our team to let you know what details they need. This could include: 

• Network and design requirements 
• Constraints 
• Operational procedures  

Timeframes 

If your system is: 

• More than 10 kW but less than 1 MW, it will take 45 working days 
• More than 1 MW but less than 5 MW, it will take 60 working days 
• More than 5 MW, it will take 80 working days 

Depending on your retailer (who you pay your bill to) the order of this step may change.  

Let your electricity retailer know you're installing a large-scale power generation system and get their buy-back rate agreement. They will book someone to install a meter that records the import and export of power if the Authorised Network Inspector doesn't do this. 

Your equipment is installed and then checked for compliance and safety requirements.

Your power generation system is installed and all safety and compliance checks have been made. You're almost done!

This last step makes sure everyone has the correct paperwork and your power generation system is switched on and ready for use.

If you're ready to register your interest to connect to the Aurora Energy network (and have selected your approved contractor for electricity connections or your network approved inspector for distributed generation connections) you can register your interest here.

• Request a new connection

You're all ready to power up your place and sell any extra power you don’t use back to the grid!