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There are 2 ways to request network data, depending on the type of data needed.

Provision of transmission data

VicGrid provides the below as a complete package of data. This is only applicable for connections to the Victorian Declared Shared Network. For connections in other states or at the distribution level, please contact your Network Service Provider.

  • Fault levels at the connection point
  • Voltage Control Strategy
  • GPS Technical Requirements
  • Protection Clearance Times
  • Voltage Unbalance Limits
  • Operational Issues (protection schemes, constraints etc)
  • Harmonic Impedance Scans
  • N-1 Contingency List
  • Appendices
  • Quality of Supply Limits (for connections to existing terminal stations only)

To request this data package, use the Provision of transmission data form.

Processing times

We will process your request within 30 business days. Due to processing times of the requested data, you may receive the data packages in 2 parts at varying times within the 30 business days.

We are available to discuss the best timing to request this data to suit your needs.

Fees

Fees are charged for the provision of the data. For further information on fees including rates, please refer to Generator connection application fees.

AEMO data request

The AEMO Network Model & Information team provides power system modelling information under 3.13.3 (k) (2) of the Rules.

Examples of such modelling information include:

  • historical load flow and dynamics snapshots of the National Electricity Market (NEM) in PSS/E format
  • releasable User Guides (RUGs).

To make data requests under 3.13.3 (k) (2) of the Rules, please visit AEMO's Provision of Network Data page.

AEMO registration

Be aware that to receive transmission network data from VicGrid you must be registered with AEMO as an Intending Participant in the NEM prior to making your request [Rules reference S5.2.4 (e)].

AEMO data request has separate registration requirements for requesting data than VicGrid [Rules reference 5.3.3 (k)].

All information provided by VicGrid or AEMO data request under these processes is considered confidential information under the Rules [Rules references 3.13.3(l) (4) and S5.2.4(f)].

For more details, email onboarding.connections@aemo.com.au or visit AEMO Registration.

Page last updated: 06/11/25