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Steps to install grid connected solar power system:
Step 1: Contact
Contact Tambo Valley Electrics and we will arrange a site visit.
Step 2: Site Visit
Tambo Valley Electrics will meet to discuss your needs, do a preliminary design and give you a quotation.
Step 3: Electricity Retailer
Customer to contact electricity retailer(s) and negotiate suitable tariff (this is if customer is with another retailer other than SP Ausnet).
Step 4: Final design and Apply for Photovoltaic Rebate Program (PVRP)
Tambo Valley Electrics will complete Photovoltaic Rebate Program Residential Application for pre-approval on your behalf. A copy of your drivers license (front and back) and a recent copy of your rates notice is required with this application.
Step 5: Intent to connect
  • The customer must send a letter to the distribution business (SP Ausnet) advising of their intention to connect their generator to the electricity network. The customer should provide an overview of the system that is to be installed. Tambo Valley Electrics will assist you with this and send it in on your behalf.
  • SP Ausnet will reply sending a letter confirming that the generator can be connected and will send a connection agreement to be signed.
  • You will sign this and send it back to SP Ausnet.
Step 6: Construction
Tambo Valley Electrics will install the system.
Step 7: Lock Isolating Switch
Following installation the isolation switch must be locked in the open position to prevent the generator form connecting to the network until a Certificate of Electrical Safety (CES) is obtained and the metering has been upgraded.
Step 8: Switch On
System switch on and final tests.
Step 9: Certificate of Electrical Safety
A copy of the Certificate of Electrical Safety to be sent to the distributor.
Step 10: Notify Retailer
The customer should notify the retailer once the new generator is operational.
Step 11: Claim PVRP (if elgible)
You will receive a copy of the Installation Report with the notification of pre-approval. When the system has been installed, you must forward the completed Installation Report. Tambo Valley Electrics will do this on your behalf.

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