As an energy solutions business, Western Power actively supports the connection of small scale renewable energy systems to our network.
Due to the large volume of requests we are receiving, online applications may take up to 15 working days to process, instead of the usual 10 days. Postal applications may take up to six weeks to process. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Connecting small scale renewable energy systems to the Western Power network.
Climate change and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions play an increasingly important role in the management of a building's energy use. With energy efficiency high on the list of achievable improvements, the inclusion of a renewable energy system can help transform a building from an energy consumer to an energy generator.
Inverter connected small scale renewable energy systems may include, but are not limited to, the following systems:
We recommend you involve your electrical consultant to assist with the technical details required on the application form.
You may be eligible for rebates towards the cost of your system and/or qualify for the Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme (REBS). Please contact the appropriate state or federal government authority and your electricity retailer for further information.
If you are intending to install a generator that is up to 10kVA single-phase or 30kVA three-phase and connect it to Western Power's network via an inverter system, then you will need to submit an:
If you have any questions regarding the information contained on this page please contact Western Power on 13 10 87
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Page update on 12 June 2009
