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Distributed Energy Resources Register Go Live Update

What is happening?

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) launched its Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Register and associated online portal on 1 March 2020 The register captures information on newly installed solar panels, small scale battery storage and other forms of DER.

From 30 March 2020, all new DER installations on Essential Energy’s network must be recorded.

What you need to do?

Installers will have 20 business days from the date of installation to enter installation data into the register.

Two options are available for entering data:

  • using the DER Register portal on the AEMO website: DER Register, or
  • via a smartphone app.


To set up a DER register account you need an active job number and NMI – the job number is the same as the application number on Essential Energy’s approved connection paperwork. Once this has been set up you will only need your account details and password. Please note that Google Chrome is the preferred browser for the DER Register portal, and other browsers may experience compatibility issues.

Further Information

More information on the register can be found on the AEMO website.

If you are not able to find answers to your questions on these web pages, please email us at der.register.info@essentialenergy.com.au or call us on 13 23 91.

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