Connecting Distributed Generation
to The Lines Company network
to The Lines Company network
Distributed Generation (DG) is any equipment used to generate electricity that is connected to the distribution network. This includes fixed generation such as solar panels, wind turbines and hydro generation that may be connected to supply homes and businesses.
It is vital that The Lines Company is aware of all connected generation sources to maintain the quality of supply to our customers, and to ensure the safety of our staff working on the electricity system during faults and planned maintenance.
As the number of DG systems connected to the network increases, the energy they generate may impact the operations and management of the network.
To manage this, we have created a congestion management policy, outlined in our Distributed Generation Policy. All distributed generation must comply with this policy.
VIEW THE DISTRIBUTED GENERATION POLICY
If your inverter is on TLC’s approved list, follow the Short Process outlined below.
If you have already purchased your inverter and it is not the approved list of inverters then check if it has a declaration of conformity to AS/NZS4777.2.
If it does have a declaration of conformity to AS/NZS477.2 then follow the Short Process outlined below. If it does not, then TLC will need to do a technical assessment on the inverter. Follow the Full Process outlined below
Process outlined below. If it does not, then TLC will need to do a technical assessment on the inverter. Follow the Full Process outlined below.
The application process for large systems has three steps which are outlined below.
A fee may apply to do the system study and provide engineering resources (if required) to support the installation. The fee will be advised by TLC during the application process.
Refer to the Electricity Industry Participation Code, Schedule 6.1 Part 2 Clause 12
OR
If you do not accept all the conditions outlined by TLC’s approval, advise TLC that you wish to dispute.