CONNECTION ENQUIRY
Contents 1. INSTRUCTIONS... 3 2. CONNECTION ENQUIRY FORM... 4 2.1 PART ONE: CONNECTION APPLICANT DETAILS... 4 2.2 PART TWO: ENTRY POINT (GENERATION ASSET) CONNECTION OVERVIEW... 5 2.3 PART TWO: EXIT POINT (DIRECT CONNECT ASSET) CONNECTION OVERVIEW... 7 Security Classification: Public Page 2 of 8
1. Instructions This connection enquiry form gathers the information ElectraNet requires to progress an application for connection to the South Australian transmission network and the National Electricity Market (NEM). Before you complete this form, we recommend you take take the time to understand the connection process and have early conversations with our Business Development team, to receive appropriate advice for your situation. The team is here to help and would welcome a chance to discuss how we can help deliver your project. Process There are three key stages to the transmission network connection negotiation process: this initial connection enquiry; the formal application to connect, and the final transmission connection agreement. The information provided through this connection enquiry form will allow ElectraNet to prepare an estimated scope and fee proposal for the work required to investigate the application to connect and prepare the offer to connect. ElectraNet s response will be in accordance with clause 5.3.3 of the NER. If we have received enough information from you to process your connection enquiry we will write to you within 10 business days to advise how we will progress your application. If further information is required, we will write to you within five business days outlining what additional information we need, and then write to you within a further 10 business days to advise how we will progress your application. Notes The connection enquiry form has two parts, connection requirements relating to entry points (generation assets) and connection requirements relating to exit points (direct connect assets). Please only complete the section that relates to your type of connection application. It is ElectraNet s responsibility to determine the transmission connection method. If you have a specific request this will be considered and examined in this process. The selected method will be based on the overall least cost and technically feasible solution, unless you request otherwise or we require an alternative method for system reasons. Definitions and terms used in this form can be found in chapter 10 of the National Electricity Rules. Contact To have a confidential discussion about your project, the transmission connection process or how to complete or submit any of the associated forms, please contact our Business Development team. Tel: +61 8 8404 7966 Email: connection@electranet.com.au Security Classification: Public Page 3 of 8
2. Connection enquiry form 2.1 PART ONE: Connection applicant details Connection applicant details Date of connection enquiry Company details Company name ACN ABN Is the applicant a registered market participant? Main business activity Yes No Electricity generation Mining or resources operations Manufacturing Other: Primary contact Name Position Phone number Email address Postal address Project details Project name Security Classification: Public Page 4 of 8
2.2 PART TWO: Entry point (generation asset) connection overview Connection overview Location Where is the project located? How far is the project site from the nearest transmission line or existing transmission substation? What are the coordinates of the proposed collector substation site? Timing When is work on the new generation asset expected to start and finish? What is the estimated required energisation date of the supporting transmission connection assets? Connection characteristics What type of generation connection is being proposed? Wind turbine Hydro electric Steam boiler and steam turbine Combined cycle steam and combustion turbine Combustion turbine Photo voltaic Reciprocating engine Nuclear steam Other: Security Classification: Public Page 5 of 8
What type of fuel will be used? Wind Water Oil Coal Natural gas Solar Diesel Landfill gas Uranium Other: What connection assets will be required? Is the configuration of these known? What type of generating units will be used, and how many will there be? What is the nature of any disturbing load (plant that may produce harmonic distortion)? What will the power transfer capability be (MW)? What is the proposed connection voltage (kv)? What is the expected energy production (MWh per month)? Security Classification: Public Page 6 of 8
2.3 PART TWO: Exit point (direct connect asset) connection overview Connection overview Location Where is the project located? How far is the project site from the nearest transmission line or existing transmission substation? Timing When is work on the asset expected to start and finish? What is the estimated required energisation date of the supporting transmission connection assets? Connection characteristics What type of production will the connection need to service? What connection assets will be required? Is the configuration of these known? What is the nature of any disturbing load (plant that may produce harmonic distortion)? Security Classification: Public Page 7 of 8
What will the power transfer capability be (MW)? What is the proposed connection voltage (kv)? What is the expected energy consumption (MWh per month)? Security Classification: Public Page 8 of 8