Embedded Generation
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 for register embedded generators
(generators with a capacity greater the 5 MW). The response provided by CitiPower/Powercor will
generally not involve a detailed design or technical analysis of this application.
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 GENERATOR INSTALLATION
Submission date
Project name
Proposed date of
construction
Proposed in
service date
Number of units
Rating of
each unit
Proposed
total capacity
Location address
Existing site on
supply
Expected peak usage
demand
No
Yes
kW
NMI
Phases
Voltage
SECTION 2: PROJECT OBJECTIVES
List the objectives of the proposed project
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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 GENERATOR DETAILS
Project Description (Energy Source)
Solar PV
Solar thermal
Wind
Engine
CHP
Co-gen
Storage
Synchronous
Asynchronous (induction)
DC
Wind Farm
Induction
Double Fed Induction Generator
FCCG
Non Rotating
DC PV
DC Fuel Cell
Other
Voltage
DC
AC
Hydro
Turbine
Other
Generator type
Rotating
Inverter
Capacity
kW
DC Battery
Voltage Level
No of Phases
Voltage Level
SECTION 5: EMBEDDED GENERATOR INTENDED OPERATION
Standby/Island
Grid connected
Non Export
Export
MWh exported per month
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Generation Business
Max output MW
Max export MW
Yearly starts
Spare field
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SECTION 6: SUPPORTING INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED
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Single Line Diagram
Embedded generator interface point to the network
Disconnection devices, generating equipment, protection devices, metering
If upgrade to an existing show clearly the existing and new equipment
Location map
Site location of plant and equipment
Proposed connection configuration
Harmonics
Generator harmonic content
Plant details and harmonic contents
Fault Level
Fault level contribution as per AS 3851-1991
Details of system earthing arrangements
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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