If you’re putting in solar panels, wind generation or any kind of small scale power generation and want to apply to feed power back into the grid, you will first need to apply to connect distributed generation.
Your application can take up to 30 days for it to be considered.
The below information outlines the process to be followed by if you're interested, or want to apply for a connection of distributed generation of any form such as solar, wind, hydro, bio gas etc, to our electricity network
Application process and forms
Information and application up to 10 kW
More detail is available in our information packs for distributed generation up to 10 kW.
Information and application process - up to 10kW
Information and application over 10 kW
More detail is available in our information packs for distributed generation over 10 kW. Information and application process - over 10kW
Distributed generation applications
Distributed generation application
Final application - Distributed generation greater than 10kw
We have redesigned our application form but if you would prefer to continue to use our pdf form it will still be available until 1 March 2026 while we complete the transition to the new form.
Application form - up to 10kW
Application form - over 10kW
Final application form (pdf)
Fees
Current fees are included in the information and application process documents.