Distributed Generation means equipment used for generating electricity for a customer’s own use and which is connected to a distribution network (i.e. Wellington Electricity network). It can also be capable of injecting electricity back into that distribution network. Examples of this could include; solar, photovoltaic, wind, gas and biomass.

Installing distributed generation is complex and every situation is different, so we advise you to discuss your proposal with us as early as possible by calling Wellington Electricity on (04) 915 6100 or email: WE_Connections@welectricity.co.nz

Distributed generation must meet all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements and comply with all applicable safety standards. Wellington Electricity’s policies and procedures for the application for, installation and connection of Distributed Generation are in accordance with the requirements of Part 6 of The Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010.

The requirements and process for installing distributed generation varies depending on the capacity of the system:

• Small systems with capacity of 10 kilowatts or less (≤10kW)
• Larger systems with capacity of more than 10 kilowatts (>10kW)

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