• This table is provided for indicative purposes only. Installers should refer to the applicable DNSP requirements, connection processes and technical standards, and exercise their own professional judgement when determining system suitability and compliance.
  • The table reflects typical auto-approved system configurations applicable to connection applications submitted on or after 1 July 2026 and does not necessarily represent the maximum allowable system size. Larger battery systems can be assessed through a negotiated connection application, subject to DNSP requirements. Approval timeframes vary by DNSP and may range from a few business days to several weeks.
  • Additional battery configurations with lower AC output ratings are expected to become available later this year, providing greater flexibility in meeting DNSP connection requirements and auto-approval thresholds.

DNSP Basic Connection Applications

 

 

1-phase

3-phase (with 3 phase PV)

 

State

DNSP

With 5kVA PV inverter

With 10KVA PV inverter

DNSP limits

NSW

Ausgrid

1x M-ELV batteries
(4.5kVA, 7kWh)

5x M-ELV batteries
(22.5kVA, 35kWh)

4x M-ELV batteries
(18kVA, 28kWh)

1-phase: Max 10kVA (PV + battery)
3-phase: Max 30kVA (PV + battery)
Export limit 10kVA per phase

NSW

Endeavour Energy

1x M-ELV batteries
(4.5kVA, 7kWh)

5x M-ELV batteries
(22.5kVA, 35kWh)

4x M-ELV batteries
(18kVA, 28kWh)

1-phase: Max 10kVA
3-phase: Max 30kVA
Export limit 5kVA per phase

NSW

Essential Energy

1x M-ELV batteries
(4.5kVA, 7kWh)

3x M-ELV batteries
(13.5kVA, 21kWh)

3x M-ELV batteries
(13.5kVA, 21kWh)

1-phase: Max 5kVA (urban)
3-phase: Max 15kVA
Export limit 5kVA per phase

QLD

Energex

1x M-ELV batteries
(4.5kVA, 7kWh)

5x M-ELV batteries
(22.5kVA, 35kWh)

4x M-ELV batteries
(18kVA, 28kWh)

1-phase: Max 10kVA (PV + battery)
3-phase: Max 30kVA (PV + battery)

Dynamic Connection (1-phase: Max 10kVA (PV or battery)) to be Basic Connection soon

QLD

Ergon

1x M-ELV batteries
(4.5kVA, 7kWh)

5x M-ELV batteries
(22.5kVA, 35kWh)

4x M-ELV batteries
(18kVA, 28kWh)

1-phase: Max 10kVA (PV + battery)
3-phase: Max 30kVA (PV + battery)

Dynamic Connection (1-phase: Max 10kVA (PV or battery)) to be Basic Connection soon

SA

SA Power Networks

2x M-ELV batteries
(9kVA, 14kWh)

6x M-ELV batteries
(27kVA, 42kWh)

6x M-ELV batteries
(27kVA, 42kWh)

1-phase: Max 10kVA
3-phase: Max 30kVA
Export limit: 1.5-10kVA per phase

VIC

AusNet Services

1x M-ELV batteries
(4.5kVA, 7kWh)

5x M-ELV batteries
(22.5kVA, 35kWh)

4x M-ELV batteries
(18kVA, 28kWh)

1-phase: Max 10kVA (PV + battery)
3-phase: Max 30kVA (PV + battery)
Export limit: 5kVA per phase

VIC

CitiPower / Powercor

5x M-ELV batteries
(22.5kVA, 35kWh)

5x M-ELV batteries
(22.5kVA, 35kWh)

4x M-ELV batteries
(18kVA, 28kWh)

1-phase: Max 30kVA (PV + battery)
3-phase: Max 30kVA (PV + battery)
Export limit: 5kVA per phase

VIC

Jemena

1x M-ELV batteries
(4.5kVA, 7kWh)

5x M-ELV batteries
(22.5kVA, 35kWh)

4x M-ELV batteries
(18kVA, 28kWh)

1-phase: Max 10kVA (PV + battery)
3-phase: Max 30kVA (PV + battery)
Export limit: 5kVA per phase

VIC

United Energy

5x M-ELV batteries
(22.5kVA, 35kWh)

5x M-ELV batteries
(22.5kVA, 35kWh)

4x M-ELV batteries
(18kVA, 28kWh)

1-phase: Max 30kVA (PV + battery)
3-phase: Max 30kVA (PV + battery)
Export limit: 5kVA per phase

ACT

ACT - Evoenergy

3x M-ELV batteries
(13.5kVA, 21kWh)

6x M-ELV batteries
(27kVA, 42kWh)

6x M-ELV batteries
(27kVA, 42kWh)

1-phase: Max 20kVA (PV + battery)
3-phase: Max 60kVA (PV + battery)
Export limit: 10kVA total export limit across all three phases, OR 5kVA per phase, if the inverter manufacturer confirms compliance.

NT

NT - Power and Water

1x M-ELV batteries
(4.5kVA, 7kWh)

5x M-ELV batteries
(22.5kVA, 35kWh)

4x M-ELV batteries
(18kVA, 28kWh)

1-phase: Max 10kVA (PV + battery)
3-phase: Max 30kVA (PV + battery)

Export limit:
1-phase ≤ 5 kW;
three phase ≤ 7 kW

TAS

TAS - TasNetworks

6x M-ELV batteries
(27kVA, 42kWh)

6x M-ELV batteries
(27kVA, 42kWh)

6x M-ELV batteries
(27kVA, 42kWh)

No limit for battery size
Export limit: 10kVA per phase

WA

Horizon Power

2x M-ELV batteries
(9kVA, 14kWh)

3x M-ELV batteries
(13.5kVA, 21kWh)

3x M-ELV batteries
(13.5kVA, 21kWh)

1-phase: Max 10kVA (if PV is 5kVA)
3-phase: Max 15kVA (if PV is 15kVA)
Export limit: 5kVA per phase

WA

Western Power

5x M-ELV batteries
(22.5kVA, 35kWh)

5x M-ELV batteries
(22.5kVA, 35kWh)

4x M-ELV batteries
(18kVA, 28kWh)

1-phase: Max 30kVA (PV + battery)
3-phase: Max 30kVA (PV + battery)
Export limit: 1.5kVA