Major
Customer
Connections
> 5 MW Export
Embedded Generation
Application to
Connect Form
For the connection of embedded
generating units exporting > 5 MW)
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Ergon Energy is collecting information on this form for the purpose of assessing the
Connection Enquiry. This may include the collection of your personal information. Your
personal information will not be disclosed to any external third parties without your
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ergon.com.au. If you have provided personal information of another individual, please
ensure that you advise the person about this privacy statement.
When completed, please email this Application to Connect form to [email protected]
For information about the embedded generation connection process, please see the Embedded Generation
Information Pack, which can be found at www.ergon.com.au
Major Customer Connection Enquiry
Please complete as many sections as possible.
Relevant sections will depend on the nature of your particular project
Customer Business Details
(this will be the entity that enters into relevant contracts to establish and maintain a connection to Ergon Energy’s distribution network)
Company Name (as per ASIC registration)
ACN
ABN
Email Address (we will use email as the preferred method of contact unless otherwise advised)
Website Address
Postal Address
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Phone Number 1
Phone Number 2
Fax Number
Other information about company (e.g. joint venture, manager/agent arrangements/authority)
The applicant listed above acknowledges and agrees that Ergon Energy may concurrently process competing enquiries, as described on page 9
of this Embedded Generation Application to Connect Form, which may impact on the physical, technical or financial arrangements required to
connect the applicant’s project to the Ergon Energy network.
To facilitate transparency and assist applicants, the applicant listed above agrees that Ergon Energy may disclose to third parties the
applicant’s: capacity requirements, general project location, and relevant submission dates in the connection process. If the applicant does not
consent to this disclosure, please tick this box:
The applicant listed above also acknowledges and agrees that information submitted as part of this Embedded Generation Application to
Connect Form may be released to contractors, sub-contractors or consultants of Ergon Energy (subject to confidentiality requirements) for the
purposes of managing the Application to Connect on Ergon Energy's behalf, and submission of this Embedded Generation Application to
Connect Form is deemed to be consent to such release.
This Embedded Generation Application to Connect Form is hereby submitted to Ergon Energy by an authorised representative of the applicant
listed above.
Signed
Business Representative Details
Position
(Note that you can also nominate an authorised agent on page 3)
Name
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Date
Role/Title
Email Address (we will use email as the preferred method of contact unless otherwise advised)
Postal Address
Phone Number 1
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Phone Number 2
Fax Number
2
Consultant Details
Company or Business (Trading) name (as per ASIC or ABN registration, as relevant)
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Customer Connection Enquiry
Website
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Consultant’s Name
Email Address (we will use email as the preferred method of contact unless otherwise advised)
ABN
Postal Address
Role Title
Phone Number 1
Phone Number 2
Fax Number
Authorised Agent (if you complete this section and nominate an authorised agent, we will only transact with this agent and not
any business representative listed on page 2)
As Ergon Energy will only transact with an authorised agent, please arrange for the applicant to sign section A and
this section to grant authority for the consultant to act on their behalf.
I/we
authorise
to act on
our behalf in relation to this project. Any information or advice provided by my/our authorised agent may be
relied upon by Ergon Energy as if it were information or advice provided by the entity listed in section A.
Signed
Position
Date
Invoicing Details
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Business Address
(as above)
Business Representative Address
Company Name
Other
(enter details below)
(as above)
ABN / ACN
Postal Address
Phone Number 1
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Phone Number 2
Fax Number
3
Your embedded generation Application to Connect
Section E (below) assists us to process your application efficiently and ensure compliance with the relevant National Electricity Rules
(NER), applicable to the size and type of the connection.
Major Customer Connection Enquiry
For embedded generation enquiries less than 30 kVA, please refer to the New Connections & Alterations page on our website, or
contact the Solar Support Team, who are available to answer questions on connecting a micro embedded generating unit, on
1300 553 924 or email: [email protected]
Proposed Generation Connection
Exporting Embedded Generation
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> 30 kW to 5,000 kW Embedded Generators (Export) - New or Alteration to an existing Generator
Connection
This applies to embedded generator connections that would typically follow the connection process
regulated by Chapter 5A of the National Electricity Rules (NER), but the proponent chooses to be
processed under Rule 5.3A of the NER.
> 5,000 kW Embedded Generators (Export) - New or Alteration to an existing Generator Connection
This applies to embedded generator connections that will follow the connection process regulated by
Chapter 5.3A of the NER, who either intend to register with AEMO as a Generator, or who are required to
required to apply for exemption from this requirement.
AEMO Registration
Registration Categories (please tick any/all that apply)
(for information on registration requirements, refer to www.aemo.com.au)
(for information on registration categories, refer to www.aemo.com.au).
Market (or intending to
register as a Market
Generator)
Exempt
Intending to apply for Exemption
Non-Market (or intending to register as a
Non- Market
Registered
Intending to apply for Registration
Non Scheduled
Semi Scheduled (or
intending to register as
Semi -Scheduled)
Scheduled (or intending
to register as
Scheduled)
PROJECT DETAILS
Project/Site Details
Project/Site Name
Site Address
Site Location (GPS)
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Latitude:
National Metering Identifier (NMI)
Longitude:
Google Earth Pin Attachment, files or spatial data may also be sufficient.
If no, please provide name of registered owner:
Is there existing generation on site?
(i.e. existing PV / Solar installation, diesel generator (export or non-export). Yes
YesNo
No
Export
No Export
If YES, please provide details below:
Type of Generation Unit(s) (i.e. IES, Rotating Machine)
Size of Existing Unit
_______ kW
Total Authorised Size of Existing Unit
_______
kW
Total Site Capacity (inc all Embedded Generation) ___________ kW
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Project/Site Details Cont..
Registered Owner
Major Customer Connection Enquiry
Is the Applicant the Registered Owner of the property?
Yes
No
Additional Details on Location (i.e. restrictions, cultural heritage etc.) Registered Plan Number and/or Lease No.
Project Timing
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Requested Connection Date:
If capacity requirements are to change over time, please provide indicative timeframes below:
(e.g. 5 MW in YYYY, 10 MVA in YYYY etc.)
Generator Plant Details
Qualitative description of the objectives / purpose of the Project proposed:
Generating Unit Description (i.e. type, make, model):
Energy Production (estimated energy production kW per
Please attach relevant product data sheets
annum)
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______________kWh per annum
Maximum Power Generation / Output:
______________kW
Details of Protection System (i.e. model, compliance details of components of protection system - to compliment the SLD provided)
Type of Metering Required
Metering Mode:
Peak Loading
Continual Operation
Seasonal
High Voltage Metering
Low Voltage Metering
Operating Hours (i.e. 24hrs/7 days per week operation)
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Generator Plant Details Cont...
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Generator Technology:
(synchronous
generating unit, induction generator,
PV)
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Customer
Connection
Enquiry
Details of Disturbing Loads applicable to Rotating Machines—please specify kW or kVA
(Additional information including nature of power electronic plant which may produce harmonic distortion,
e.g. harmonics, large motors, welders, thyristor drives, draglines.)
Load Type:
Component Size:
Duty Cycle:
Load Type:
Component Size:
Duty Cycle:
Load Type:
Component Size:
Duty Cycle:
Load Type:
Component Size:
Duty Cycle
Additional Information: (including nature of power electronic plant which may produce harmonic distortion)
Other Connection Information
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Type of Metering Required
Anticipated Power Factor
High Voltage Metering
Low Voltage Metering
Power Factor Correction to be installed?
Yes
Other Information
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No
The following information is to be submitted with this Application to Connect where
the relevant connection involves the connection of a generating system exporting
5,000 kW or above to the Ergon Energy distribution network*.
Major Customer Connection Enquiry
Attached
For additional information on the detail to be provided please see the appendix.
NOTE: Your application may not be accepted if the information below is more than 3 months old.
* or Proponents with generating systems >30 KW to 5 MW who have elected to be processed under Rule 5.3A
Major Customer Connection Detailed Response
You must submit a valid Detailed Response. Where the Applicant has obtained a Detailed
Response, it must attach the Detailed Response to the Application to Connect Form.
Yes
No
The Detailed Response should contain information specified under clause 5.4B of the NER.
The Detailed Response should also include any relevant information pertaining to the
Network Assets of which Ergon Energy will have final ownership i.e. :
 Network Assets which Ergon Energy is to Design, Build and Own; or
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 Network Assets which the Customer will Design, Build and Transfer (Gift Ownership to
Ergon Energy).
AEMO Modelling Requirements
For generating installations > 5 MW, information is required for the AEMO assessment of the
modelling of the power system plan for load flow and dynamic assessments of the power
system.
In order for AEMO to commence their technical assessment of a proposed plant’s access
standards and performance standards under Chapter 5 of the NER, information on the
performance modelling is required to be provided to Ergon Energy for submission to the
AEMO as part of your Application to Connect.
Yes
No
The model must represent the physical arrangement of the generating system, its control
systems and its connection to the network. The software models should be sufficiently
accurate to demonstrate the performance of the proposed pant under all expected operating
conditions.
AEMO requires a simulation model package, as outlined the Detailed Enquiry Response.
Attach any additional information, preliminary system planning data and technical data
outlined in the Detailed Response deemed necessary by Ergon Energy to process an
Application to Connect - note that Ergon Energy will advise if further information is required to
assess the technical performance and costs of the connection to enable Ergon Energy to
prepare an offer to connect.
Major Customer Connection - Negotiated Access Standards
For each such technical requirement where the proposed arrangement will not meet the
access standards previously nominated by Ergon Energy in the Detailed Enquiry Response,
the Applicant must submit a proposal for a negotiated access standard for such a
requirement to be determined in accordance with clause 5.3.4A of the NER.
N/A
Yes - Attached
N/A
Yes - Attached
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Other Information
Note that if after submitting this form the Applicant becomes aware of any material change to any information
contained in or relevant to this application to connect, it must promptly notify Ergon Energy in writing of the change.
Within 10 working days of receiving your application, Ergon Energy will send the Applicant a written response
confirming receipt of your application and whether any further information is required to finalise the application.
An Application Fee will be payable by the Applicant. Ergon Energy will advise the amount and terms and conditions
associated with that Fee.
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Appendix
Major Customer Connection Enquiry
Detail to be provided in the Detailed Response
Introduction
Background and other information regarding the proposed connection.
Existing System Information
Description of existing system and the proposed connection point.
Information and a brief description of any existing or emerging issues surrounding the
Network, Capacity and Loading, Thermal Ratings, Steady Stage Voltage Regulations
Existing and Emerging Issues and Voltage Regulation studies, Step Voltage Change Load rejection studies. Motor
Impacts of new customer motor starts on the Network Coupling Point and the
identification of any existing or potential rating issues.
Information regarding proposed/required Property Acquisition, Environmental, Cultural
Land or Easement
Heritage, Native Title, Community Consultation, Vegetation Offsets, Easement Clearing
Requirements
Issues.
Information regarding the works likely to be undertaken to complete the Substation
Assets of the Customer’s connection. Where relevant, this should include information
Substation Works
relating to Civil and Earth Works, Primary Electrical, Secondary Systems, Protection,
Communications, Control/SCADA, Metering, Operational Technology.
Subtransmission Feeder
Works
Information outlining the works likely to be undertaken to complete the Subtransmission
Assets of the Customer's connection.
Distribution Feeder Works
Information outlining the works likely to be undertaken to complete the Distribution
Feeder Assets of the Customer's connection.
Network Switching
Associated Projects
Information outlining the proposed Network configurations (temporary and permanent)
to construct, commission and connect the Network Assets associated with the
Customer's connection.
Information regarding any known associated or related projects and any known
interdependencies.
Project Staging and
Milestones
Information outlining the high level project staging and timeframes.
Identified Project Risks
Listing of any known risks or issues which will required to be addressed in the process
of establishing the Customer's connection.
Safety Considerations
Details of any known safety considerations that are required to be addressed/
undertaken in the process of establishing the Customer's connection.
Reliability Considerations
During Construction
Information outlining what reliability considerations need to be factored in for the
construction phase.
Ergon Energy Standards
Where known - Information regarding the Ergon Energy Standards that the project is to
be designed, constructed, tested and commissioned that are applicable at the time of
project approval.
Assumptions
Statement of any Assumptions that were used during the preparation of the Project
Scope.
Estimates
Estimated costs of labour, material and resources to complete the work as described in
the Detailed Response
Scope Exclusions
Any known activities or works that will NOT be undertaken by the project.
Any Supporting Information
Where relevant, this may include satellite imagery of the Substation Boundary, Existing
and Proposed Substation General Arrangements, Existing and Proposed Operating
Diagrams, Major Plant Ratings, Fault Levels and any further information that would be
considered beneficial.
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OTHER INFORMATION YOU MAY REQUIRE FROM ERGON ENERGY
Major Customer Connection Enquiry
Ergon Energy notes that you will require information from Ergon Energy in order to progress your Application to Connect. Ergon
Energy expects that this information will be contained in its response(s) to your connection application (refer clause 5.3.3 and/or
S5.4A and S5.4B of the NER).
To the extent that you are aware of any further information that you will require from Ergon Energy to lodge your Application to
Connect, please list this information here, together with supporting reasons for your requests.
Typically, this information may include:
 Technical information including schematics, fault ratings and configuration of Ergon Energy assets pertinent to your
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prospective project
Network primary plant and access specifications, protection and control requirements and power transfer capabilities
Network electrical characteristics
Information about network operational performance
Information on Ergon Energy’s future planned capital works where these may be relevant to your prospective project
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NOTES
Within 5 working days of receiving your Application to Connect, Ergon Energy will send you a written response confirming receipt of
your Application and whether any further information is required to finalise the application.
Please note that failure to provide any additional information requested will result in your application being placed “on hold”, such that
it will not be progressed until sufficient information has been received to form a complete Application to Connect.
Your application will be processed under Rule 5.3A of the NER, you should take some time to understand your responsibilities under
this process. The NER, which is regularly updated, can be found at the Australian Energy Market Commission website http://
www.aemc.gov.au/Energy-Rules/National-electricity-rules/Current-Rules.
MANAGEMENT OF NETWORK CAPACITY
Consistent with the national electricity objective, Ergon Energy has a network management policy in place to manage the connection
of generating systems to its distribution network. This policy aims, in general, to maximise the network capacity available to
proponents and minimise the costs to proponents associated with network augmentation.
Ergon Energy processes enquiries and/or applications to connect in line with the negotiated connection process prescribed in the
NER. Each enquiry and/or application is assessed as a standalone project, having regard to the circumstances existing at the
relevant date (including committed projects but not earlier enquiries and applications).
However, you should note that where Ergon Energy is concurrently processing two or more connection enquiries or connection applications relevant to the same portion of distribution network, the commitment by one proponent to proceed with its project (typically
demonstrated through execution of the relevant connection contracts and consistent progress with the connection establishment
works under those contracts) may result in a material physical, technical or financial impact on the works required for subsequent
proponents to proceed with their projects.
Relevant impacts could include, for example:
· the progression of one project impacting upon the relevant performance standards or other technical requirements with which a
subsequent project may have to comply; and
· in certain circumstances, imposing a requirement for the subsequent proponent to fund an augmentation of the network, which will
be likely to involve increased costs and also delay the expected timeframe for the works.
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