Smaller systems are typically installed in residential sites, with solar panels being the most common option, but may also include wind and other forms of generation.

Step 1: Read the following documents

• Distributed generation ≤10kW information
• Technical requirements for the connection of distributed generation

Step 2: Advise Wellington Electricity of your connection proposal using our online application form, or by emailing us a paper form

• Connection of distributed generation (≤10kW) online application form
• Connection of distributed generation (≤10kW) paper application form 

  Note: Form updated October 2024.

Step 3: Connect your distributed generation system by following the connection standards to enable generation into Wellington Electricity's network

Step 4: Notify Wellington Electricity via email of your connection using the following form

• Notification form for connection of distributed generation of ≤10kW

Step 5: Wellington Electricity will contact you to confirm receipt of your connection notification and, if correctly completed grant final approval or advise next steps