Grid Connected Systems

  • The inverter and the inverter installation must comply with AS4777.
  • The installation must comply with the Victorian Service and Installation Rules.
  • The installation must comply with the Victorian Electricity Distribution Code.
  • The installation must conform to Australian Standard Wiring Regulations AS3000 and any other relevant guidelines or instructions issued by EnergySafe Victoria (ESV).
  • Compliance with AS3000 is confirmed by an Electrical Inspector appropriately licensed with EnergySafe Victoria to inspect solar embedded generation installations (must hold an ‘S’ class license).
  • Supply a CES (Certificate of Electrical Safety) signed by the Electrical Inspector and the REC (Registered electrical Contractor) for the installer.
  • Maximum size of the photovoltaic generator or any other small embedded generator to be connected to the low voltage grid will not exceed 10kVA per phase. The connection of larger generators must be individually assessed and approved by Jemena.
  • The ‘Customer Rights and Obligations’ document form must be completed, signed by the customer and sent to Jemena before connection to the grid notifying Jemena of the type of system installed.
  • The meter on your property will need to be upgraded to suit embedded generation to measure power flow into the supply grid. Your electrician or the installer of your system can arrange the correct meter to be installed. The meter change needs to be arranged via your electricity retailer. Charges for the meter installations may apply.

If all of the above conditions are met then the generator owner can assume they have approval to connect their embedded generator to the low voltage network.

The ongoing connection of the embedded generator to the electricity distribution network is dependent on the generator and associated equipment being maintained such that it continues to comply with the above conditions. Jemena reserves the right to disconnect from the electricity distribution grid any embedded generator at any time if it becomes aware of its non-compliance with the above conditions

UED will not be responsible for any loss incurred by the generator owner resulting from its connection or disconnection to the electricity distribution network.