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Technical Rules

These Technical Rules cover the South West Interconnected Network (SWIN) and detail the technical requirements to be met by Western Power on the transmission and distribution systems and by Users who connect facilities to the transmission and distribution systems.

In addition, Western Power's planning criteria to be applied to the transmission and distribution systems are contained within these Rules. Prospective Users or existing Users who wish to connect facilities to the transmission and distribution systems must first submit an access application to Western Power in accordance with the Access Code.

• Technical Rules (PDF 1.3mb)

NB: For power stations with the aggregate rating of 10MW or more the connection requirements of clause 3.3 apply.

Small generators

• User guide (PDF 511kb)
• Detailed customer connection schedules (PDF 295kb)

Exemptions

• Guidelines (PDF 60kb)
• Summary list of exemptions (PDF 35kb)

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