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Small Scale Technology Certificates
STCs - Batteries
Small Scale Technology Certificates (STCs) - Batteries
PRCs
Peak Demand Reduction Certificates

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STC
STCs
Small Scale Technology Certificates

The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme creates a financial incentive for individuals and businesses to install eligible small-scale renewable energy systems such as solar panel systems, small-scale wind systems, small-scale hydro systems, solar water heaters and air source heat pumps.
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STCs Batteries
STCs Batteries
Small Scale Technology Certificates (STCs) - Batteries

The Federal Labor Party Government has announced the Cheaper Home Batteries Program during the lead up to the Federal Election held 3rd May 2025. Now they have won the election for the second term it is now expected the program will commence 1st July 2025. Whilst there is little detail about the scheme, here is what we know so far.
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PRCs
PRCs
Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs)

The Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) is a NSW-based energy demand reduction scheme. From 1 November 2024 the Store and Shift method will commence for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The PDRS was established to reduce peak electricity demand and pressure on the electricity network in NSW.
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Deadline for panel standards changes and STC eligibility

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Changes to PV Panel Standards Fast Approaching

The deadline to transition photovoltaic (PV) modules on the Clean Energy Council’s (CEC’s) approved list to the latest version of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61215 standard is fast approaching.

From 1 October 2024, solar installations must use PV modules that are certified to the 2021 version of IEC 61215 standard or have an approved extension to be eligible for small-scale technology certificates (STCs). The CEC has now closed applications for extensions. Models with approved extensions have a new expiry date of 31 March 2025.

If you have excess stock certified to the 2016 version of the standard, you should prioritise these products for installation or risk missing out on STC incentives. If you’re unsure, you can check the version of the standard on the PV module label. The installation must be tested and commissioned before the PV module expiry date to be eligible for STCs.

The CEC will add ‘IEC 61215-2021’ to the end of panel models certified to the 2021 version of the standard. This will be for STC creation purposes only and will not be on the PV module label. Agents must submit the correct manufacturer and model details to prevent improperly created STCs.

Contact the CEC products team on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any concerns.