Embedded Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Preliminary Enquiry Application
This document provides details of the minimum information required to be submitted to CitiPower or
Powercor for a preliminary enquiry under chapter 5 of the NER to register a Battery Energy Storage
System (BESS) with a capacity greater than 5 MW. The response provided by CitiPower/Powercor
will generally not involve a detailed design or technical analysis of this application. Please include
details of on site generation as part of the BESS, if applicable.
Please fill out this form in black pen and tick the boxes where appropriate. Attach all available
documents where requested. If there is insufficient space provided, an attached note may be
referred to in the relevant section.
Locked Bag 14090, Melbourne, 8001 or via Email to [email protected]
SECTION 1: OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED EMBEDDED BESS
Submission date
Project name
Proposed date of
construction
Proposed in
service date
Connection Voltage
Export Peak
Capacity MW
Import Peak
Capacity MW
Location address
Existing site on
supply
No
Yes
NMI if Yes
Number of Phases
SECTION 2: PROJECT OBJECTIVES
List the objectives of the proposed project
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2
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SECTION 3: APPLICANT DETAILS
Applicant
Company Name
ABN
Contact Name
Postal Address
Telephone
Mobile
Email
Consultant
Company Name
ABN
Contact Name
Postal Address
Telephone
Mobile
Email
SECTION 4: EMBEDDED BESS DETAILS
Please provide the following details below:
Intended energy charging source, battery storage details (proposed and existing), invertor
specifications, Site generation details if applicable.
Intended Energy Charging Source:
Charging Source:
Battery Storage Type Proposed
DC Battery:
Size
MW
Capacity
(kWhrs)
Type &
Model
Inverter
Make & Model
Inverter
Voltage Output
Capacity kW
No of Phases
Battery
Volt Level
Battery Storage Type Existing (if applicable)
DC Battery
Voltage
Inverter
Size
DC
Capacity
kW
Capacity (MWhrs)
AC
No of Phases
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Type & Model
Output Voltage Level
Voltage Level
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Existing on site Generator type (if applicable)
Rotating
Synchronous
Asynchronous (induction)
Wind Farm
Induction
Double Fed Induction Generator
Non Rotating
DC PV
DC Fuel Cell
Voltage
DC
AC
Inverter
Capacity
kW
DC
FCCG
Other
Voltage Level
No of Phases
Voltage Level
Proposed on site Generator type (if applicable)
Rotating
Synchronous
Asynchronous (induction)
Wind Farm
Induction
Double Fed Induction Generator
Non Rotating
DC PV
DC Fuel Cell
Voltage
DC
AC
Inverter
Capacity
kW
DC
FCCG
Other
Voltage Level
No of Phases
Voltage Level
SECTION 5: EMBEDDED BESS (INCLUDING GENERATION) INTENDED
OPERATION
Standby
Grid connected
Non Export
Export
Max export MW
MWh exported per month
Charge Rate
Discharge Rate
Operating Scenario (attach further
detail as required)
SECTION 6: SUPPORTING INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED
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Single Line Diagram
Embedded BESS (including on site generation) interface point to the network
Disconnection devices, generating equipment, protection devices, metering
If upgrade to an existing installation show clearly the existing and new equipment
Location map
Site location of plant and equipment
Proposed connection configuration
Harmonics
Harmonic content as applicable
Plant details and harmonic contents
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Fault Level
Fault level contribution as per AS 3851-1991
Details of system earthing arrangements
Additional Information
Grid Interactive Inverter Details
Hybrid Inverter details if applicable
Energy management system details
Applicant Name
Applicant Signature
Date
PRIVACY STATEMENT: The personal information you provide in this form will be collected by CitiPower/Powercor for the purpose of assessing
pre approval for connection of your proposed Embedded Generator to the electricity grid. This information will be used and disclosed by
CitiPower/Powercor in accordance with its privacy policy. You can find more information on the privacy policy on our website.
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