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Distributed Generation with Capacity for 10kW or Greater


 

The following information applies to customers who generate their own electricity on-site via a small scale generator (10 kilowatts or less) which is, or can be, connected to MainPower's electricity network.

 

Step 1

Read the Distributed Generation Policy (>10kW) thoroughly

 

Step 2

Fill in the following forms;

 

Step 3
MainPower will contact you to acknowledge your application and to discuss any further information or design work that may be required.
Step 4

Submit your final application for connection to the MainPower network

  • Final Application Form - please apply by written correspondence including all requested information

 

Step 5

Once your final application is approved you will need to send MainPower your notice to proceed in writing.

 

Step 6

MainPower will contact you to formalise your connection agreement and once signed will then give you approval to proceed with the connection.

 

Step 7

Connect your distributed generation system.

 

 

Links referenced
Distributed Generation Policy (>10kW)
http://www.mainpower.co.nz/index.cfm/3,412,578/connection-and-operation-of-dg-10-kw-and-above.pdf
Initial Application Form
http://www.mainpower.co.nz/index.cfm/3,412,578/dg10kw10kwup.doc
Technical Specifications Form
http://www.mainpower.co.nz/index.cfm/3,412,578/ts10kwup.doc
Regulated Terms (Connection Agreement)
http://www.mainpower.co.nz/index.cfm/3,412,578/connection-and-operation-of-dg_regulated-terms.pdf

Location http://www.mainpower.co.nz/index.cfm/1,412,0,42,html

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New Zealand

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Email info@mainpower.co.nz

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