Understanding Network Connections for Your System

Across Australia, distribution networks require ‘permission to connect’ approval before installing residential solar systems. This process allows network providers to record the assets being installed behind the meter, helping them manage and maintain a stable and efficient network.

Why Is Permission to Connect Important?

By tracking what is connected to their network, distribution providers can ensure that energy generation and consumption are balanced, keeping the network stable for everyone. This is especially crucial as more households add solar systems and batteries to the grid.

Approval Requirements and How Wattle Powr Helps

Approval processes can vary between networks and states. Wattle Powr manages this process for you, handling the paperwork and keeping you updated about any issues or restrictions that may arise. If your application is challenged, we'll work to find a solution.

However, it’s important to note that a network may reject your application if a suitable technical solution cannot be reached. If this happens, your deposit will be fully refunded.

Across Australia, it’s common for distribution networks to require a ‘pre-installation’ connection approval. For residential solar systems, this process is mostly about the network provider simply recording what solar is being installed on their network. It is important for them to know this so that they can manage the network effectively and ensure that it's stable. 

It also helps networks to understand and anticipate where there may be an increase in the number of solar systems in each zone, and consequently, where they can expect to see a greater amount of solar exports. 

Approval requirements vary across networks and states. Wattle Powr manages this process on your behalf and provides updates if there are any issues with export sizes and installation requirements. 

It is possible for a network to reject your application, though it is a very uncommon occurrence. If this happens and we’re unable to find a solution with your network, your deposit will be refunded.