Welcome to AEMO's dedicated portal for network connections.
AEMO defines network connections as connections to the national electricity transmission network that supports the NEM (National Electricity Market). Network connections encompass:
- connecting electricity generating plants and loads to the transmission network
- connecting transmission and distribution networks
- connecting two transmission networks that are owned by different TNSPs (transmission network service providers), or connecting a distribution network to a transmission network. These connections are called inter-network connections
The connection process varies by:
- location
- type of connection applicant (i.e. generator, distributor or direct customer)
- connection voltage (i.e. connection to a transmission line that is greater than or equal to 220kV, or connection to a transmission/distribution line that is less than or equal to 132kV)
- type of connection.
For assistance in identifying the relevant network connection process, contact AEMO.
For most network connections in Victoria (i.e. connections greater than 30MW in capacity), AEMO is involved in all stages of the connection process – from pre-feasibility to completion. For generator distribution connections (i.e. embedded generation and typically connections less than 30MW in capacity), AEMO is involved only in the application and completion stages.
Note - For connections less than 5MW in capacity, the applicant will not be required to go through the connection process. For connections between 5MW and 30MW in capacity, the applicant will be required to go through the connection process, however some requirements within the National Electricity Rules (NER) do not need to be met.
In other locations, AEMO is involved in some stages of the connection process, primarily focused on the due diligence assessment of proposed performance standards for connecting plant, and registration with AEMO.
For inter-network connections, AEMO may coordinate the activities of affected network service providers and relevant planning authorities.