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Distributed Generation Information Pack 0-10Kw Distributed Generation Information Pack 0-10kW Issue 3.0 (12th June 2020) This document is subject to change without any prior notice. Please ensure that you have the latest version. Issue 3.0 (12th June1 / 19 2020) Distributed Generation - Guidelines & Application Form For small generators – total capacity less than 10 kW Issue 3.0 (12th June 2020) Installing distributed generation See the attached guide for details of with less than 10 kW capacity This document is subject to change each numbered step. without any prior notice. Please ensure you have the latest START HERE Interpretation: version. Generator - refers to the person or an organisation that owns or operates distribution generators. 1 Typically, smaller distributed generation systems of this size are rotating System Selection (turbine) based systems, solar photovoltaic panels, battery, etc. Application Process 2 The Generator will submit the application accompanied with the additional information. An invoice will be sent for the application fee. Submission of Application Within 5 2 business days of receiving the application, EA Networks will send to the Generator a written notice advising whether the application is complete or not. 3 EA Networks will assess the application for EA Networks will send the final approval notice to the Generator, stating completeness/accuracy as well as compliance whether the application is approved or declined, within with the congestion management policy. If 30 10 business days after the date of receipt of a fully completed there are any deficiencies identified during the application. approval process, EA Networks will notify the Application Approval Process Extension of time by mutual agreement of up to 20 business days may Generator of the omissions/corrections within be granted by the Generator. 10 business days. The Generator must provide the completed/corrected application within 10 business days from that notification. 4 The Generator must give a written notice to EA Networks confirming whether they intend to proceed with the connection within Notice of Intention to Proceed 10 business days after the day on which the notice of approval has been received. Connection Process 5 Connection Contract Both parties must, in good faith, attempt to negotiate a connection contract within 30 business days. The regulated terms of Schedule 6.2 Negotiation of Part 6 will apply unless agreed otherwise (Guide Section 12 below). 6 Contact your A new meter may be fitted at the Generator’s location, by either the Generator or the Retailer. Electricity Retailer 7 (+ 9) This step is omitted from the simplified process, The Generator must comply with all regulations and local bylaws. The but the detailed information provided at this Installation, Testing and Generator must use a Registered Electrician who is required to follow stage is relevant for installation and testing of all Inspection AS/NZS4777 plus all NZ safety regulations and standards. distributed generation. 8 A small system could generate up to To obtain the full benefit of the distributed generation system, it is 87,600 kWh per year (10 kW systems). Connection Completion and critical the metering system is import/export and the retailer has been The income from this generation will selected on the net benefit of import and export to the Generator. depend on the price negotiated with Benefits the retailer. There are two paths for applications: the standard process (Part 1) and the simplified process (Part 1A). The simplified process is for routine applications and omits certain steps Standard only and the statutory deadline. Standard for completing some steps is shorter Simplified . The blue steps Both indicate that the steps are included in both processes and are the only steps in the simplified process. Issue 3.0 (12th June 2020) This document is subject to change without any prior notice. Please ensure that you have the latest version. 2 / 19 Contents Guide to installing distributed generation with capacity less than 10kW 4 1. System Selection 4 2. Submission of Application 5 3. Application Approval Process 5 4. Notice of Intention to Proceed 6 5. Connection Contract Negotiation 6 6. Contact your Electricity Retailer 7 7. Installation, Testing and Inspection 7 8. Connection Completion and Benefits 8 9. Recommended Inverter Settings 9 10. Export Congestion Information 10 11. Glossary 10 12. Regulated Terms for Distributed Generation 12 Application for Connection and Operation of a Distributed Generation System up to 10 kW in total to EA Networks’ Network 19 Issue 3.0 (12th June 2020) This document is subject to change without any prior notice. Please ensure that you have the latest version. 3 / 19 Guide to installing distributed generation with capacity less than 10kW This information guide is intended for individuals or organisations wishing to connect distributed generation with a total capacity less than 10 kW to EA Networks’ electricity network for the purpose of generating into the grid and selling electricity. This is a one-stage application process. For larger systems above 10 kW there are separate guidelines. The information provided in this guide is of general nature and the owners of distributed generation must discuss their intentions with EA Networks before connecting the distributed generation system to the network. It would also be prudent to approach a preferred energy retailer to ensure arrangements are in place to sell any excess exported energy. EA Networks will assist you with the connection process as distributed generation of this size can require changes to your connection to the electricity network. To understand the various terms used in this guide, please refer to the glossary on the back of this guideline. This guide does not apply to generation systems that are stand-alone and have no connection to EA Networks’ electricity network. 1. System Selection The likely distributed generation technology for systems with a capacity less than 10 kW will be large arrays of solar panels or small rotating plant, such as turbines (wind, steam, hydro, etc). At the upper end of the range, systems are likely to have a three-phase output. If so, you will need a three-phase connection to EA Networks’ network. You need to consider your connection to the network in this regard. Depending on your system selection, you can choose one of two paths for processing your application: (a) the simplified approval process, or (b) the standard approval process. In order to submit your application under the simplified approval process, your system has to meet the following requirements (by default, an application will use the simplified approval process unless instructed otherwise): • be designed and installed in accordance with the latest edition of AS/NZS 4777.1, • incorporate an inverter that has been type-tested and issued a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) with all relevant parts of the latest AS/NZS 4777.2 by a laboratory with accreditation issued or recognised by International Accreditation New Zealand, • have protection settings that meet EA Networks’ connection and operation standards or are in accordance with the latest edition of AS/NZS 4777.2, and • comply with EA Networks’ connection and operation standards and congestion management policy. Generation systems that are less than 10 kW in capacity are unlikely to individually have any significant impact on EA Networks distribution network, but it may require some modifications to be carried out which can affect your connection to the network. All distributed generation systems must comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, Electricity Act 1992 and the regulations and rules made under the Electricity Act 1992. The distributed generation must comply with EA Networks’ connection and operation standards (EA Networks’ Conveyance and Use of System Agreement). For this reason, EA Networks recommends that you contact an experienced electrical contractor/consultant to make sure that your distributed generation complies with all requirements prior to submitting the application. This may involve extra cost. Issue 3.0 (12th June 2020) This document is subject to change without any prior notice. Please ensure that you have the latest version. 4 / 19 2. Submission of Application Any person or organisation, who wishes to connect distributed generation capable of generating electricity at a rated capacity of 10 kW or less in total, must apply to EA Networks by using the application form attached to this guideline and provide any necessary information in respect of the distributed generation proposed to be connected. If the application is for an increase in capacity for an existing connection, you must provide extra information about the size (nominal capacity) of the additional generation and the total size (nominal capacity) of all generators at the point of connection. If you decide to apply for approval to connect your distributed generation system under the simplified approval process, then the application must include the following information: (a) the name and contact details of the distributed generation owner and, if applicable, the distributed generator’s system installer details, (b) the installation control point (ICP) identifier (if known at the time of application), (c) the physical location of the distributed generation installation, (d) the nameplate capacity of your distributed generation, (e) the distributed generation type (e.g. solar, wind, hydro, liquid fuel, etc.), (f) the make and model of inverter and/or battery to be installed and the information as to whether the inverter and/or battery: i is included on EA Networks’ published list of approved inverters (if the inverter is not included in the published list of approved inverters, then the application must include a copy of the inverter’s DoC with the latest AS/NZS 4777), ii conforms with the protection settings specified in EA Networks’ connection and operation standards; (g) acceptance of the requirement for prompt payment of the application fee after receipt of the invoice.
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