1. Operation on Growatt service
1.1 Setting the NMI
Enter the NMI in the Plant's settings using the ShinePhone app or through the Shine server.
1.2 Verifying the Inverter Model for Compliance
All inverters with the software client marked as 'inverter inbuilt' now support the SA dynamic grid connection. For the latest approved inverters, please refer to the website:
https://www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry/products/inverters/approved-inverters.
1.3 Verifying Data Logger Models
Install and set up the ShineWiLan-X2 data logger. Please note that other data logger models are incompatible with the South Australia dynamic export limit program.
1.4 Firmware upgrade (Growatt Technical Engineer to operate via OSS)
Step 1:
After editing the plant in the ShinePhone app and ensuring the data collector is successfully online, contact our technical team and provide the inverter's SN, the data collector's SN, and the NMI. Our technical team will then remotely upgrade the firmware of the inverter.
Email: australia@growatt.com
Phone:
- 1800 476 928 (New South Wales Office)
- 0413 452 944/02 8004 3518 (South Australia Office)
- 02 8004 9182/02 8004 9215 (Western Australia Office)
Step 2:
Ensure the photovoltaic system is equipped with a smart meter and set the export limit of inverters, compliant with dynamic grid connection, to 1.5kW. For any other inverters in the system, also set their export limits to 1.5kW.
2. Finalizing Installation via DNSPs website for Closure
In this step, the electrician needs to log into the DNSPs website with their own account to proceed:
Citipower Powercor and Unitied Energy: https://www.powercor.com.au/
Jmenea: https://www.jemena.com.au/
AusNet: https://www.ausnetservices.com.au/
Step 1:
Select the DER Communication Device.
Step 2:
Fill in the inverter information.
Step 3:
Enter the LFDI for the registration.
Step 4:
Run the functional test.
Step 5:
Before conducting the “Export capability test”, ensure that the inverter outputs at least 1000W to the grid, otherwise the test will not pass. To perform the “Export capability test” step, as shown in the figure below, click “TEST EXPORT CAPABILITY”. The duration of the Export capability test is approximately five minutes. Once the test is successful, the progress bar will turn green, and all equipment will be displayed with the status “Closed out'.”
Step 6:
If the test fails, you will need to check the installation and try again, as the installation is not compliant until this test is successful. Meanwhile, confirm that the legacy non-flexible inverter is turned off during the Capability Test, disconnect the battery system, and ensure the site is exporting at least 1000W.