What is the Solar Pre-Approval Process?

When you're installing a new PV system with Flexible Exports/Dynamic Connection/Emergency Backstop compliance, you usually have to submit a 'pre-approval application' with the utility before installation. If you don't have solar pre-approval, your provisioning on-site & Voltello's registration with the utility server can fail. 

Below are useful links to utility portals that we connect to.

Important: Make sure you read the up-to-date information form the utility. We aim to keep links and information up-to date, however the application process can still be updated or changed by the utility, so make sure you check for updates and have the most recent utility-specific instructions for approval applications. 

State/Utility	Information for Installers	Application Portal
VIC
CitiPower & Powercor	Connection requests and processes: eConnect & Solar Installers: Solar Pre-Approval Resources	eConnect
United Energy	New pre-approval services for embedded generation systems	Online connection application service
Ausnet	Make and manage a solar application	Start a solar application
Jemena	Solar and Other Technologies: 5 Steps to Solar Success	Electricity Distribution Portal
SA
SAPN	Flexible Exports background &  Embedded generation user guides	SmartApply
NSW
Essential Energy	Getting started with your connection - Submit your application	Essential Connections portal
QLD
Energex	Dynamic connections for installers	Electrical Partners Portal
Ergon	Dynamic connections for installers	Electrical Partners Portal

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