On 25 January 2021, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) released the rule determination and rule titled National Electricity Amendment (Technical Standards for Distributed Energy Resources) Rule 2021.
The rule creates technical standards that embedded generating (EG) units connecting by way of a micro EG connection service must comply with. The standard would amend the existing arrangements for solar inverters used primarily in household and other small-scale generation settings.
The requirements would apply to equipment connected to the national electricity grid for the first time, and to replacements after the rule commences in December 2021..
The AEMC believes that the final rule will better contribute to the achievement of the National Electricity Objective (NEO).
The National Electricity Amendment (Technical Standards for Distributed Energy Resources) Rule 2021 has been assessed by the Office of Best Practice Regulation as compliant with requirements for a Council of Australian Governments Decision RIS.
Please note: any accessibility queries should be directed to the Australian Energy Market Commission