Basic offer for Dynamic Connections

Smarter solar connections via Basic Dynamic Model Standing Offer

To provide customers with greater flexibility for import and export, as well as improved value from their solar and battery investments, we are proposing a Dynamic Model Standing Offer (MSO) that would allow dynamic connections to be treated as a basic connection service.

Development and testing of the Basic Dynamic MSO are still underway, and we continue to work closely with the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) to confirm the pathway forward and the associated timeframes.

We will share further timing updates as soon as they are confirmed, and in the meantime, customers can continue to apply under the existing connection arrangements.

What you need to know about the proposed new Basic Dynamic MSO

Information for Customers	Information for Installers
No application fee Minimal or no network upgrades are required to enable the connection Premises must be directly connected to the electricity network System must have an inverter capacity of less than or equal to: Single-phase 10 kVA PV and 10 kVA energy storage system (ESS) Two-phase 5 kVA PV and 5 kVA ESS per phase Three-phase 10 kVA per phase System must be capable of operating dynamically or has a compliant Home Energy Management System Export up to 10 kW per phase (variable) in normal operating conditions Guaranteed minimum export in normal operating conditions: 1.5 kW Larger systems will be allowed on single-phase connections Import limits for batteries and EV chargers Dynamic MSO connections will not be available for SWER lines or isolated networks.	Subject to compliance with the connection standard requirements, customers can access: Dynamic default export limit: 1.5 kW Dynamic maximum export limit: up to 10 kW per phase Single-phase systems up to 20 kVA total (10 kVA solar + 10 kVA battery) Two-phase 5 kVA PV and 5 kVA ESS per phase Three-phase 10 kVA per phase NB Hybrid inverter rule: combined solar + battery inverter capacity must not exceed 10 kVA Import limits prescribed by connection standards Default import limit 1.5 kW; and Maximum import limit no more than: Single-phase 18 kW Two-phase and three-phase 10 kW per phase Eligible customers can receive an offer within 10 business days or sooner should you choose to expedite your application.

Information for Customers

Information for Installers

No application fee
Minimal or no network upgrades are required to enable the connection
Premises must be directly connected to the electricity network
System must have an inverter capacity of less than or equal to:
- Single-phase 10 kVA PV and 10 kVA energy storage system (ESS)
- Two-phase 5 kVA PV and 5 kVA ESS per phase
- Three-phase 10 kVA per phase
System must be capable of operating dynamically or has a compliant Home Energy Management System
Export up to 10 kW per phase (variable) in normal operating conditions
Guaranteed minimum export in normal operating conditions: 1.5 kW
Larger systems will be allowed on single-phase connections
Import limits for batteries and EV chargers
Dynamic MSO connections will not be available for SWER lines or isolated networks.

Subject to compliance with the connection standard requirements, customers can access:

Dynamic default export limit: 1.5 kW
Dynamic maximum export limit: up to 10 kW per phase
Single-phase systems up to 20 kVA total (10 kVA solar + 10 kVA battery)
Two-phase 5 kVA PV and 5 kVA ESS per phase
Three-phase 10 kVA per phase
NB Hybrid inverter rule: combined solar + battery inverter capacity must not exceed 10 kVA
Import limits prescribed by connection standards
Default import limit 1.5 kW; and
Maximum import limit no more than:
- Single-phase 18 kW
- Two-phase and three-phase 10 kW per phase
Eligible customers can receive an offer within 10 business days or sooner should you choose to expedite your application.

What is a Dynamic Connection?

A dynamic connection uses real-time signals to manage energy exports and imports (where applicable).

Instead of a fixed limit, the inverter receives dynamic operating envelope signals (DOE) every 5 minutes via Wi-Fi or ethernet. This means:

Export more when the network has capacity
Automatically reduce exports during congestion.

What are the benefits of a Dynamic Connection?

When registered and connected to the dynamic communication system, customers are able to export more solar energy when the network has capacity
Customers can install larger systems on single-phase without upgrading to three-phase
Faster approvals and no application fee
Helps keep electricity prices lower by avoiding costly network upgrades.

How to apply when available

Installers (on behalf of customers) apply via the Electrical Partners Portal
Eligible customers receive a connection offer within 10 business days or sooner should you choose to expedite your application
Customer or installer must register the dynamic system via our Self Service Portal to unlock full benefits.