This amendment to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 comes into force on 11 May 2026, except for clauses 15 to 20, which come into force on 1 December 2026, immediately after the Electricity Industry Participation Code (Network Connections) Amendment 2026 comes into force.

The amendment amends Parts 1 and 6 of the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 (“Code”) to maximise the benefits from distributed generation by:

(a) introducing a default static export limit of 10kW for applications under the Part 1A process in the Code for straightforward, small-scale DG connections up to 10kW, or offer a dynamic or flexible export limit (with a minimum 10kW limit when the export is not being controlled during congested periods), or apply lower static limits where justified, after a standardised network assessment;

(b) introducing:

(i) a standardised Export Limits Assessment Methodology for small scale DG where distributors propose limits below 10kW for individual installation control points (ICPs) or small groups of ICPs connected to the same section of low voltage line, or to assess alternative dynamic or flexible limits as noted above; and

(ii) a Bespoke Export Limits Assessment Methodology for larger scale DG greater than 10kW, under the Part 2 DG Code application process;

(c) updating inverter standards and settings to require:

(i) default adoption of ‘Australia A’ voltage response, frequency and protection settings in the inverter performance standard AS/NZS 4777.2:2020;

(ii) adherence to the inverter installation standard AS/NZS 4777.1:2024 for Part 1A DG applications; and

(iii) adherence to the inverter performance standard AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 (including amendments 1 and 2) for all low voltage DG applications;

(d) making further consequential amendments to reflect these changes.

The amendment also amends the Electricity Industry Participation Code Amendment (Application for Distributed Generation) 2021 to revoke clause 8 of that instrument, removing the automatic revocation of the amendments made in clauses 4, 5, 6(2) and 7(3) of that instrument.