If you're generating your own power, and you are a Contact customer, we can pay you for any excess power you generate and top you up from the national grid if you get low.
How distributed generation works
You're only steps away from generating your own power.
- Contact Energy doesn't sell or install solar panels/systems or other generation equipment. This is organised by specialist generation providers. Your first step is to contact your preferred provider to find the best solution for your energy needs.
- Your next port of call is your Network Company to apply for a connection contract. The connection contract will permit you to connect new generation equipment and allows you to send any surplus energy into the Network. Click here to help you contact your local Network Company.
- With the help of your generation provider, you can then arrange a qualified installer/electrician to help with the job (including certification of the generation equipment).
- You can view the terms and conditions here.
How to apply for distributed generation?
- To enable you to sell any surplus energy back to the grid, you need a special import/export meter installed. That's where Contact comes to the rescue. A distributed generation meter can have 2 or more registers with at least 1 register that records the surplus energy exported from your generation equipment to the network.
- If you're not already a Contact customer, sign up with us now. When you're ready, complete your online application form to request a distributed generation meter (also referred to as import/export meter) be installed.
- Provided you have met all the application form requirements and your electrician has the wiring and required certification in place, Contact can order your distributed generation meter and organise a contractor to replace your current meter.
- Once your generation equipment is installed and certified and your new import/export meter is in place, you can start selling your surplus energy to Contact.
- Some pricing plans and/or offers may not be available with a distributed generation meter and/or solar system.