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Connection process flow chartApplicant tasks and milestonesDNSP processes and responsesStep 1: Pre-feasibilityTask: Identify all the issues for connection to the electricity distribution network.• Determine which DNSP operates the network inyour area.• Source relevant information from the DNSP’s website.• Arrange a meeting with the DNSP to discuss yourproposed generator connection.• Understand DNSP guidelines and processes.• Provide information about location, size and type of yourproposed generator.• Nominate staff to liaise with the DNSP.• Obtain as much information as possible from the DNSPon what is required for a written connection enquiry.• Ask about services, timeframes and potential costs forthe network connection.• Hold initial discussions with Applicant.• Provide information about any known issues at theproposed connection point.• Provide a list of the requirements that should beincluded with the written connection enquiry in Step 2.Step 2: Connection studies and enquiryTask: Establish the possibility of a connection and undertake connection studies to support application to connect.• Undertake connection studies as required by theDNSPs to ascertain the technical characteristics atthe connection point. This may require a third party toundertake the study.• Write a formal letter of enquiry to connect notifying theDNSP of your proposal to connect a generator to theirnetwork.• Include a copy of connection study to DNSP and otherdetails requested in Step 1.• Receipt of customer connection study.• Advise applicant of any further information required(10 business days).• Initial project assessment by DNSP.• Review customer feasibility study and conduct DNSPsystem study.• Meeting with applicant to discuss feasibility andother items.•Reply in writing to applicant’s enquiry with informationabout applicable network access standards andtechnical requirements. Present a reasonable estimateof expected power transfer capability and connectioncosts including fees (20 business days).Figure 4. Connection process flowchart24 - Guide to Connecting a Distributed Generator in Victoria
Applicant tasks and milestonesDNSP processes and responsesStep 3: Application to connectTask: Finalise all connection terms and requirements for a connection offer from DNSP.• Finalise type, model, size and operating characteristicsof generator.• Prepare and submit full application to connect to DNSPwith all technical design details and data.• Pay application fee to DNSP.• Provide secondary information requested by the DNSP.• Understand or seek advice about the networkaugmentation and costs required by the DNSP.• Negotiate all technical and commercial terms for theconnection offer that will be included in a connectionagreement• Connection application received. Fee received at DNSP.• Request applicant to provide further information asreasonably required to assess the application.• Evaluate connection requirements and prepare costestimation for augmentation. Check for paymentprocess and timing.• Advise applicant of a decision to accept or rejectconnection for network access as submitted inapplication (30 business days).• If network connection is accepted advise applicantof their risks and obligations.• Prepare a fair and reasonable offer to connect fornetwork services and required network augmentation.Step 4: Connection agreement and generator installationTask: Formalise agreements and complete installation.• Accept the offer to connect from DNSP.• Submit all design details and data.• Negotiate the connection agreement based on the offerto connect as agreed.• Connection agreement established.• Installation of generator and all necessary extensions /augmentation.• Review and approval of applicant’s design dataand drawings.• Design of DNSP network extension / augmentation.• Negotiate the connection agreement based on theoffer to connect as agreed.• Formalisation of agreements including protectioncoordination and operator coordination.Step 5: Inspection and commissioningTask: Achieve successful connectionWhen installation / construction is complete:• ESV conducts an electrical safety inspection of theinstallation.• All tests carried out, in the presence of the DNSP andlive connection to network achieved.• Generator plant commissioning undertaken.• Inspection of customer’s installation.• Approval of customer’s commissioning testprocedures and operating procedures.• Attendance at commissioning tests.Generator connected and commissionedFigure 4. Connection process flowchart (continued)Guide to Connecting a Distributed Generator in Victoria - 25
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