Generators connected to the distribution network are called Embedded Generating Units. These embedded generators are located throughout our distribution network and are not directly connected to our transmission network.
Embedded generating units may comprise of different types of generation including, but not limited to:
Solar Photovoltaic
Biogas (from Land fill sites)
Wind turbines
Gas
Micro hydro
The capacity can vary from a small 1 kW domestic solar photovoltaic generating unit to a large solar farm over 20 MW in capacity.
The process for connecting an embedded generating unit to the Evoenergy network changes depending on the total system capacity. To assist proponents, system categories have been determined based on total system capacity. These categories are: Micro, Low Voltage (LV), High Voltage (HV) and Registered Generator.
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Network connection options
| System Category | Total System Capacity | Type Of Generator |
| Micro | <= 10 kVA single-phase (excluding ESS) <= 30 kVA three-phase (excluding ESS) |
Inverter Energy System (IES) |
| Low Voltage (LV) | Not a micro EG system & < 1.5 MVA* | Inverter Energy System (IES) Non Inverter Energy System (non-IES) |
| High Voltage (HV) | Not a Micro or LV EG system & < 5MVA** | Inverter Energy System (IES) Non Inverter Energy System (non-IES) |
| Registered Generator | > 5 MVA & registered within the NEM by AEMO | Inverter Energy System (IES) Non Inverter Energy System (non-IES) |
*The maximum LV system capacity of 1.5 MVA is the indicative limit for proponents before being required to implement a HV connection. Proponents applying to connect near or above this capacity should contact Evoenergy to determine if an LV connection is appropriate.
**HV Embedded generation systems may have a capacity greater than or equal to 5 MW granted that it has been issued with a specific registration exemption by AEMO.
Micro Embedded Generators
Smaller, IES systems, are referred to as Micro Embedded Generators. To connect a micro generating system, please refer to our Evoenergy embedded generation connection requirements. These applications are often made by your system retailer or installer, but, as the electricity account holder, you'll still need to give your consent. Micro Embedded Generation systems must comply with the Evoenergy Micro Embedded Generation Technical Requirements
Low Voltage and High Voltage Embedded Generators
These generators vary as to the source of their generation though most commonly are large solar installations
The process for connecting these is aligned to our embedded generation customer connections process. LV and HV systems must also comply with the Evoenergy Low Voltage Embedded Generation Technical Requirements and the Evoenergy High Voltage Embedded Generation Technical Requirements documents respectively.
These documents also provide information about your rights and obligations when connecting to, and interfacing with, Evoenergy’s network.
High Voltage Embedded Generators
These generators vary as to the source of their generation. Common types include solar, landfill generation, diesel generation and micro hydro.
The process for connecting these is aligned to our embedded generation customer connections process. High voltage systems must also comply with the Evoenergy High Voltage Embedded Generation Technical Requirements.
These documents also provide information about your rights and obligations when connecting to, and interfacing with, Evoenergy’s network.
Registered Generators
All embedded generator proponents whose generating systems do not benefit from the standing exemption from registration with AEMO (generally systems greater than 5 MW) are required to use Chapter 5 when seeking to connect to a distribution network.
Get in touch
Do you have a specific question about your embedded generation connection?
If so, please contact us at embeddedgeneration@evoenergy.com.au.
Guidelines and reference documents
Embedded Generation Customer Connection Enquiry Form
Embedded Generation Customer Connection Application Form
Requirements for Embedded Generation Connections up to 5MW
Information pack for embedded generation greater than 30kW less than 5,000kW
Information pack for embedded generation greater than 5,000kW
Technical performance requirements for the connection of large scale embedded generators to Evoenergy’s network
Project register of embedded generation above 5MW
Generator Connection Agreement (GCA) template
Special connection request
Solar connections FAQS