Smaller systems are typically installed in residential sites, with solar panels being the most common option, but may also include wind and other forms of generation.

Step 1: Read the following documents

• Distributed generation ≤10kW information
• Technical requirements for the connection of distributed generation

Step 2: Advise Wellington Electricity via email of your connection proposal using the following form

• Application form for connection of distributed generation of ≤10kW 

  Note: May 2022 updated form.

Step 3: Connect your distributed generation system by following the connection standards to enable generation into Wellington Electricity's network

Step 4: Notify Wellington Electricity via email of your connection using the following form

• Notification form for connection of distributed generation of ≤10kW

Step 5: Wellington Electricity will contact you to confirm receipt of your connection notification and, if correctly completed grant final approval or advise next steps