Solar Industry Updates
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2021
| Alerts | Title | Date of Issue |
|---|---|---|
| Issue 16 | Asbestos Containing Material Reminder, Portal How-To Video, The Next Thing You Touch Safety Campaign, Electrical Safety Week Webinar | 25 August |
| Issue 15 | The Full Introduction of AS/NZS 4777.2.2020 is Fast Approaching! | 3 August |
| Issue 14 | Our Response: COVID-19: Lockdown Extension for South East Queensland | 2 August |
| Issue 13 | Our Response: COVID-19: Lockdown for South East Queensland | 1 August |
| Issue 12 | 44c Eligibility, Customer Details for Under 30kVA Negotiated Solar Applications, Helping Us Plan for the Future, Portal Tips and Tricks | 29 July |
| Issue 11 | Approved GPR Update, Network Tariff Changes, Embedded Generation Sharing | 30 June |
| Issue 10 | Our Response: COVID19 - Lockdown for Multiple Queensland Locations | 29 June |
| Issue 9 | <30kVA Low Voltage Negotiated Solar Application Fee | 14 June |
| Issue 8 | <30kVA LV Negotiated Solar Application Fee Implementation, Maintaining Customer's 44c Solar Bonus Scheme, Portal Tips and Tricks | 31 May |
| Issue 7 | Chance to win $100, EWR submissions, Negotiated Solar Application fee | 29 April |
| Issue 6 | Keeping you in the loop | 28 April |
| Issue 5 (PDF 480.1 kb) | Our Response: COVID-19 - Lockdown Greater Brisbane Area | 29 March |
| Issue 4 (PDF 546.1 kb) | Look Up and Live, Applying for BESS, Our Grid Protection Relay List has been updated, Linking EWRs correctly | 26 March |
| Issue 3 (PDF 579.4 kb) | Portal optimisation, Valid connection agreements, Enhancements to the solar application process, Inverter replacements, Interfering with Energex assets. | 26 February |
| Issue 2 (PDF 528.8 kb) | Change to our operating hours, New network control load tariffs, Meter board requirements for IES connections | 29 January |
| Issue 1 (PDF 508.2 kb) | Our Response: COVID 19 - Three Day Lockdown Greater Brisbane Area | 8 January |
2020
| Alerts | Title | Date of Issue |
|---|---|---|
| Issue 11 (PDF 651.8 kb) | Improvements to our appliance lists within the portal, Happy Holidays | 22 December |
| Issue 10 (PDF 748.5 kb) | Grid Protection Relay Installation, Grid Protection Relay Compliance Date Reminder, Wireless Transfer Communication Delay, Basic Connection Offers, Solar Diverters between Tariffs are not permitted, Reminder <30kV Capacity and Export Limits, Have you ever included the wrong Retailer details on an EWR?, How to Pay Your Quoted Site-Specific Enquiry Response Fee. | 13 November |
| Issue 9 (PDF 485.1 kb) | LV Generation Fee Structure Changes | 10 September |
| Issue 8 (PDF 575.3 kb) | New Embedded Generation Enquiry Fee, QECM Update, QEMM UPdate, Asbestos Containing Materials, Non Domestic Load Control Tariffs, Major Customer Manual | 10 August |
| Issue 7 (PDF 533.1 kb) | New network tariffs, Changes to our connection policy, Our connection standards have been updated, RPEQ requirements. | 20 June |
| Issue 6 (PDF 635.3 kb) | Changes to our connection policy, Portal enhancements | 12 June |
| Issue 5 (PDF 507.0 kb) | Compliance of Battery Systems, Grid Protection Relay compliance requirements extended, New Reactive Power Control settings mandatory | 28 April |
| Issue 4 (PDF 495.0 kb) | COVID-19 Update | 15 April |
| Issue 3 (PDF 485.9 kb) | COVID-19 | 30 March |
| Issue 2 (PDF 133.9 kb) | Customer Self Service Portal Enhancements, The Distributed Energy Resources Register, Electrical Partners Portal Improvements | 26 February |
| Issue 1 (PDF 524.4 kb) | New Embedded Generation Standards Go-Live, Interim Portal Arrangements for Inverter Energy Systems, Grid Protection Relay Certification Requirements | 7 February |
2019
| Alert | Title | Date of issue |
|---|---|---|
| Issue 9 | Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment, Authorised Person Improvements | 18 December |
| Issue 7 | AC Isolator Policy Update, New Micro EG Standard and Phase Balance Protection Requirements | 14 November |
| Issue 6 | ENA Guideline Alignment, Power Quality Response Mode Change, Grid Protection Relay Requirements Update | 15 October |
| Issue 5 | Safe Work Month, Distributed Energy Resource Register and Electrical Contractor Hotline | 25 September |
| Issue 4 | Ensure you apply for every connected inverter | 4 April |
| Issue 3 | Protection Device Compliance Update | 12 March |
| Issue 2 | EWR Status Improvements, Battery Applications, Shanghai Surpass Sun Electric Inverters Delisted, Safe Entry Policy Reminder | 28 January |
| Issue 1 | Safe Entry Policy | 10 January |
2018
| Alert | Title | Date of Issue |
|---|---|---|
| Issue 5 | Update on 44c FiT Rule Changes, Array Upgrades, Panel Replacements, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Additional Generating Systems, Installation Compliance | 6 November |
| Issue 4 | Power Quality Testing Requirements for LV Connections, Protection Device Compliance, 44c FiT Rule Changes | 10 October |
| Issue 3 | New LV and HV Connection Standards, New Connection and Metering Manuals, Multiple Meters on Single NMIs at Commercial Sites | 21 September |
| Issue 2 | Proposed changes to Solar Connection Standards, New Joint HV Standard, Protection Device Compliance, Inverter Anti-Islanding Compliance, Upcoming QECMM Changes, $50 Cashback now available, Transition to 230V Standard | 30 July |
| Issue 1 | Update on 44c FiT Rule Changes, Array Upgrades, Panel Replacements, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Additional Generating Systems | 19 February |
2017
| Alert | Title | Date of Issue |
|---|---|---|
| Issue 14 | Power of Choice Frequently Asked Questions, Electrical Partners Portal Outage Reminder, Power of Choice & Energy Academy Feedback Survey, Common Newtork Charges List Updated, Embedded Generation - Connections & Metering | 28 November |
| Issue 13 | Preparing for Power of Choice | 17 November |
| Issue 12 | Energex Energy Academy Invitation | 31 October |
| Issue 11 | Power of Choice Information Pack 1 | 26 October |
| Issue 10 | Energex Energy Academy Invitation | 17 October |
| Issue 9 | Explaining the Pending 44c FiT Legislation Changes, Electrical Partners Portal Update & Battery Notification to Energex | 14 September |
| Issue 8 | Special Issue: >30 kW to 1,500 kW LV Connection Standard | 12 September |
| Issue 7 | Connection Standard for Micro-Embedded Generation Units (0-≤30kVA), Applications for all Batteries Must be Lodged, Value in 3-Phase Inverters, Inverter Ramp Down Settings, Circuit Cable Sizes & Lengths | 26 May |
| Issue 6 | Energex Customer Service Work Crew Availability | 3 April |
| Issue 5 | Courtesy Update: Energex Emergency Response to ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie | 30 March |
| Issue 4 | Courtesy Update: Energex Assisting Ergon Energy | 28 March |
| Issue 3 | Energex Energy Academy Invitation | 10 March |
| Issue 2 | Energex Energy Academy Invitation | 17 February |
| Issue 1 | Electrical Partners Portal Changes Taking Effect Sunday 22 January | 20 January |
2016
| Alert | Title | Date of Issue |
|---|---|---|
| Issue 11 | Electrical Partners Portal Changes Postponed | 9 December |
| Issue 10 | Electrical Partners Portal Changes, Queensland Electricity Connection & Metering Manual Updated Version | 2 December |
| Issue 9 | Electrical Partener Portal Changes, Feedback on Energex's Connection Standards for Large Embedded Generating Systems | 25 November |
| Issue 8 | Power of Choice Update, Battery Installation, MyPower App | 11 November |
| Issue 7 | Deadline for Inverter Certification | 7 October |
| Issue 6 | Common Customer Report (Form 3) Faults, Common Network Charges, Energex Website, Meter Isolation Links | 27 July |
| Issue 5 | Energex Energy Academy Invitation | 14 June |
| Issue 4 | Off Peak / Load Control Tariff Changes Update | 22 April |
| Issue 3 (Update) | Off Peak / Load Control Tariff Changes Update | 22 April |
| Issue 3 | Common Network Charges, Off Peak Tariff Changes | 21 April |
| Issue 2 | Embedded Generation Connection Application Charges | 4 March |
| Issue 1 | Joint Connection Standard for MEG (0-30kVa) & Solar PV Installations | 9 February |
2015
| Alert | Title | Date of Issue |
|---|---|---|
| Issue 6 | NECF Changes to Embedded Generation Connections & Portal Outages | 12 November |
| Issue 5 | Solar PV Installer Phone Line - IVR Menu Changes | 6 October |
| Issue 4 | Reactive Power Control Requirements & Increase in Approval Limits - 3 Phase IES | 28 September |
| Issue 3 | Reactive Power Requirements, Proposed Changes to Approval Limits, Your Feedback on Connection Standard >30kVA & Technical Updates | 27 August |
| Issue 2 | Changes to Metering Charges & Multi-Phase Upgrade Charges | 14 July |
| Issue 1 | New IES Standard - Delayed Implementation Date for Mandatory Reactive Power Control | 12 February |