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      Transmission and distribution in the NEM - process overview
      • Stage 1 - Pre-feasibility
      • Stage 2 - Enquiry
      • Stage 3 - Application
      • Stage 4 - Contracts
      • Stage 5 - Construction
      • Stage 6 - Completion
  • The Connection Applicant will undertake detailed design work and will construct/modify their facility.

    During construction, and prior to applying for registration, the Connection Applicant must finalise and forward to the connecting Network Service Provider (NSP) and AEMO:

    • Technical data as described in AEMO's Technical Information Requirements for Connection of Generators.
    • Updated model package, including simulation models and associated design data.
    • Energy conversion model (ECM) data for wind farms and solar farms (semi-scheduled plant) (see Documents checklist below for templates relating to your connection type).
    • Commissioning program – must be agreed with the connecting NSP and AEMO at least three months (for transmission connections) and one month (for distribution connections) before commissioning starts.

    If there are material changes to the simulation model or other aspects of system design, AEMO and the connecting NSP need to review and reassess the agreed performance standards.

    The Connection Applicant should also consider registration requirements, including:

    • Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) requirements.
    • Obtaining a National Metering Identifier (NMI) from the connecting NSP.
    • Demonstrating the capability of the facility to achieve its performance standards.
    Roles and responsibilities summary

    AEMO/NSP: receives updated data and other information from the Connection Applicant.

    Connection Applicant: undertakes detailed design work, updates and finalises data (such as ECM and commissioning programs) and forwards it to the connecting NSP and AEMO, and considers registration requirements.

    Documents checklist

    You may require the following documents for this stage:

    • Energy conversion model data for wind farms (semi-scheduled plant)
    • Energy conversion model data for solar systems (semi-scheduled plant)
    Related guides and policies

    At this stage you may find the following documents useful:

    • Technical Information Requirements for Connection of Generators
    • AEMO’s Registration pages
    • New Generation Connection in the NEM except for Victoria process map
    • Generation Alterations in the NEM except for Victoria process map
    • Connection and Registration Requirements (317 KB, pdf)
    Other information
    • National Electricity Rules

    For enquiries regarding connections, please contact connections@aemo.com.au

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