Approved inverters

Top Energy approved inverters currently approved by the Clean Energy Council.

Inverters | Clean Energy Council

Export congestion

Areas of congestion for new applications.

Congestion management policy

Top Energy will manage congestion on its network in accordance with this policy.

Regulated terms

The regulated terms can be found in Section 6.2 of the Code. When the Regulated Terms apply is detailed in the Top Energy Specification & Connection Standard, found above.

Fees

Payment in full should accompany completed application forms

Fee Schedule Fee (incl GST)
Application 10kW or less $115
- Application deficiency $92
- Inspection $69
Application 10kW or less in specific circumstances* $230
- Observation of testing and inspection $69
Application 10-100kW $575
Application 100kW - 1MW $1150
Application greater than 1MW $5750
- Observation & testing $138

Glossary

If you need help with industry terms, you can refer to the Electricity Sector Glossary

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