ENERGEX and embedded small-scale generators

Solar photovoltaic inverter systems and other embedded generators
ENERGEX supports the installation of small-scale grid-connected inverter-based generators that convert clean, renewable energy into electricity that can be used in your home or business premises, as well as exporting any excess to the grid for the use by others.

These systems, known as Inverter Energy Systems, or IES, operate in parallel with the grid supply at your premises. Sources of renewable energy can include solar photovoltaic cells or micro-turbines driven by wind or water.

Your Renewable Energy System installer will be the primary contact to help you decide what system is best for you, and to assist you in claiming any rebates that may apply to your installation. We strongly recommend that you use an installer who is accredited by the Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy. A list of accredited installers can be located on the Clean Energy Council website.

There are a number of responsibilities that come with the ownership of an electrical energy system that has the ability to feed power back into the shared electricity grid. These responsibilities are stated in the ENERGEX network connection agreement.

The Queensland Department of Mines and Energy also has a fact sheet that provides more information regarding the Solar Bonus Scheme, where a fixed amount is paid per kilowatt-hour of energy fed into the distribution grid.

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Below are downloadable ENERGEX information and technical documents in PDF format.

• ENERGEX Solar PV process
  flow chart explaining the relationship between installers, retailers and ENERGEX during the Solar PV connection process.
• Guide for customers
  what you need to know if you are considering installing an embedded generator at your home or small business.
• Guide for installers and licensed electricians
  applies to small, non-commercial installations in residential or small business environments, where the total power of the generator system does not exceed 30 kilowatts.
• Solar bonus scheme fact sheet
  answers to frequently asked questions about this scheme.
• Information Sheet for Bulk Metered Sites
  This information sheet has been created for installers to provide to the site account holder of bulk metered sites. It provides information to the account holder about the process relating to solar PV being installed within their site.
• Application to network connect an inverter energy system
  the ENERGEX application form to commence the connection process. Please note that the attached form has been updated. In order for you to save and re-use this form you will be required to download Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.
  

• ENERGEX network connection agreement -
  preview of the agreement to be established between ENERGEX and our customer that permits the connection of the IES.
• ENERGEX connections manual for PV metering
  technical details regarding solar PV IES installations refer to chapter 10 of the Queensland Electricity Connection & Metering Manual v5.0
• Solar PV installations against postcodes in South East Queensland

• Learn how to read EM1000 Solar PV meters
• Learn how to read EM1200 Solar PV meters

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