Tasmania Solar Power System Grid Connection Rules & Process

On the Tasmanian mainland and Bruny Island, there is only one Distributed Network Service Provider looking after the “poles and wires” of Tasmania’s main electricity network – TasNetworks.  Its permission is required before connecting a solar system to the mains grid. The following information, current as of October 2026, indicates TasNetworks’ standard limits for residential solar and battery systems.

Tasmania Solar Grid Connection Process

Getting your solar power system grid connected in Tasmania is a relatively straightforward process, with much of the administrative side of it tasked to your solar installer.

1. Network Connection Approval

Normally, your installer submits a connection application to the state’s electricity distributor,  TasNetworks, on your behalf, although property owners can lodge it themselves. Within 10 working days, TasNetworks should assess the application and notify you of the result. Provided it’s accepted, your system can then be installed.

2. Post-System Installation

After installation, the applicant submits the required as-built system information through TasNetworks’ Connections Portal and the electrical contractor submits/verifies the Electrical Work Request. TasNetworks then forwards the completed connection request to your electricity retailer.

 At this point, your system’s inverter will need to stay switched off. As tempting as it may be to switch it on – don’t until the retailer’s required metering work and the connection process are complete.

3. Meter Changeover 

Your electricity retailer is responsible for the management and installation of advanced meters that work with solar power systems. 

For a straightforward customer-requested meter exchange, the retailer will generally arrange it by an agreed date or within 15 business days, although exceptions can extend this.

4. System Switched On

After the meter installation has been completed, you can turn on your solar power system – instructions will be in your handover manual on how to do so, but if you are unsure or have any issues, contact your solar installer. 

You’ll then be ready to join thousands of other Tasmanian households slashing their power bills through harvesting the energy of the sun.

Don’t forget to ensure your electricity account has been adjusted so that you are paid a feed in tariff for your surplus solar electricity.