Firstly, talk to your solar installer. Our pre-approval application uses current network capacity data to calculate the maximum available inverter capacity and export limit for each site. We cannot guarantee that the export limit you have pre-approved will still be available at a later date if the application expires.

If you want more capacity than this, you can apply for a manual technical assessment from one of our engineers. To apply, select the 'solar' option from our Contact us form. See our fees at Manual assessment costs.

In most cases, it’s unlikely that this manual assessment will have a different export outcome to the automated review.

Customer solar FAQs

FAQs

Where can I find solar installers and retailers?

Why do I need pre-approval?

My site has no NMI - can I apply for a solar connection?

How long is the pre-approval valid?

Why does my pre-approval say I need a manual assessment?

What happens if I install a solar system without pre-approval?

How will I know my meter is updated?

Capacity - 0kW export limit, why do I have this?

I want more capacity and export than my pre-approval. What can I do?

System size. Do you assess the solar panels or the total inverter rating?

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