Embedded Network
An embedded network is a private electricity network within a site, such as an apartment building, shopping centre or retirement village. The site connects to the main grid, then supplies electricity through its own wiring to the people or businesses inside.
Embedded generation in an embedded network
Jemena manages the main distribution network and assesses the connection to the parent NMI.
Embedded Network Operator manages the private network, child NMIs and occupants within the embedded network.
Embedded Network Operator manages the private network, child NMIs and occupants within the embedded network.
*Diagram showing Jemena distribution network connecting through a parent NMI to an embedded network and child NMIs.
Your embedded generation connection process
The Embedded Network Operator is responsible for submitting the application to Jemena.
- Prepare your application
Gather parent NMI, child NMI, total generation capacity of embedded network, required technical details and letter of authority (if required)
2. Apply online
The Embedded Network Operator or authorised representative submits the application through My Portal.
3. Technical assessment
Jemena reviews the proposal, export settings and any emergency backstop requirements.
4. Connection agreement
If approved, Jemena issues a connection agreement for acceptance.
5. Install and commission
After acceptance, the installer completes the works and commissioning.
6. Final connection & compliance
Complete commissioning and any required meter changes. Jemena confirms permission to connect and ongoing compliance requirements.
*Note: for embedded networks, the EG application must be submitted for the parent NMI and must include total inverter capacity (all existing and new embedded generators for each child NMI within the embedded network, behind the parent NMI/ gate meter). Jemena only has visibility of the parent NMI and does not have visibility of child NMIs. This EG application is required to be submitted to Jemena for and on behalf of the Embedded Network Operator, and paid by the Embedded Network Operator, who owns the parent NMI and is responsible for all the EGs within their embedded network. The EG connection agreement is between Jemena and the Embedded Network Operator.
Embedded Network Connection Charges
Charges may apply to embedded generation applications assessed through Jemena’s negotiated connection process. The fees shown below provide an approximate starting cost. Actual charges may vary depending on the specific requirements of your project.
For enquiries
If you are within an embedded network and have questions or would like to explore embedded generation, please contact your Embedded Network Operator for more information.