• Generator and transmission connections

  • Generation connection capacity map

• Metering

  • Meter reading schedule
  • Build Pack
    • WA aseXML schema's
  • Metering portal
  • Meter testing

• Retailer connections

  • CMD increase/decrease
  • Tariff changes
  • Customer transfer
  • Supply abolishment
  • Split/combine connection points

• Network access billing

• System Management

  • Projected Assessment of System Adequacy
  • Ancillary services
    • System Restart Services (SRS)
    • Load following ancillary services
  • Market Participant Interface
  • Commissioning and Testing
  • Policies
  • Pre Market Generation
  • Dispatch Advisory List
  • Equipment Testing
  • Power System Disturbances

Generator and transmission connections

The information below applies to large generators. If you need to connect a home or business to the network using a generator, refer to business or residential connections section of our website.

As the only transporter of electricity in the South West, we provide access to our electricity network to allow retailers and consumers to transport electricity from one location to another via generators.

New connections

Network access application forms must include accurate technical information and should be completed with assistance from an electrical consultant or generator manufacturer.  

How to apply for access to our network

1. before submitting an application familiarise yourself with the technical rules
2. email the application form with attachments to the networks access team
3. we will prepare a proposal outlining the expected cost of processing the application for your approval

Note: The time required to process an application depends on its complexity.  The minimum time for basic applications to reach the access offer stage is three months, while more complex applications can take up to 18 months.

Capital contribution policy

Applicants may need to contribute to the cost of interconnection works required for new connections. 

For more information read: 

• Capital contribution policy (PDF 394kb)
• Capital contribution policy fact sheet (PDF 214kb)

Application forms

• Generator connections at 33kV or below
  Complete the distribution generator application form (XLS 343kb).
• Generator connections at 66kV or above
  Complete the transmission generator application form (XLS 177kb).  .
• Connecting a transmission load at 66kV or above
  Complete the transmission load application form (XLS 28kb).

Access arrangement

Our Access arrangement outlines how to access the SWIS and is approved by the Economic Regulation Authority.

Connection applications are processed in accordance with the Applications and queuing policy (PDF 326kb).

Generator grid connection guide

The Generator grid connection guide (PDF 618kb) gives an overview of the issues associated with the connection of a generator to the South West Interconnected System, and explains the requirements of our technical rules but does not replace them.

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