Enquiry fee - $250 plus GST.
Application fee - $5,000 plus GST.
We will contact you within 3 business days.
Permission from your strata company (if applicable)
The services of a National Engineering Register (NER) engineer will be required to advise in general on the process to be followed, the system design, and the equipment to use.
The site’s electrical retailer is required to submit an ETAF (Electricity Transfer Application Form) to Western Power and a service request to change the site’s meter to bi-directional (required regardless of whether the generator is exporting or not). These must be completed before an Approval to Operate can be released.
The enquiry stage involves a high-level feasibility assessment, which usually determines whether there are any network impediments to the generator connecting. If there is sufficient hosting capacity we'll provide you with an application form.
Western Power will assess the application, conduct various studies and prepare Technical Schedules for the generator.
We will assess your commissioning report and provide updated Technical Schedules.