Solar & distributed generation

• Mt Cass Road – east of the confluence of Omihi Creek and the Waipara River.

MainPower reserves the right to interrupt the connection of any Distributed Generation to the Network, or curtail either the operation or output of Distributed Generation, or both, and may temporarily disconnect the Distributed Generation from the Network under the following circumstances:

(a) Whenever MainPower deems it reasonably necessary for planned maintenance, construction, or repairs on the network.

(b) In emergency situations or for the purpose of protecting or preventing danger or damage to persons or property.

(c) If the Customer modifies its Distributed Generation without obtaining prior authorisation from MainPower, and such modification has a material effect on the injection of electricity from the Distributed Generation into the network.

(d) As a consequence of obligations imposed on MainPower that, in MainPower’s opinion, could affect the operation of the Distributed Generation. This includes obligations imposed by Transpower New Zealand Limited, both as the owner of the National Grid and as the System Operator, obligations to an electricity retailer, or obligations arising in respect of other distribution networks, or imposed by law, including the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010.

(e) In the case of a prevalence or saturation of DG installations on any part of MainPower’s Network leading to operational issues, including but not limited to excessive voltage or compromising of protection equipment or settings.