New critical photo requirements from 01/03/2026
29/01/2026- The Clean Energy Regulator (CEC) are introducing new critical photo requirements from 1 March 2026 to improve safety and compliance for solar battery installations under the Small-scale Re...
Read MoreDCCEEW Shortfall in STC Purchases Continues to Grow
Updated 27/01/2026 - The DCCEEW stated ‘We aim to make purchases in a manner which minimises market impacts'. Unfortunately, this has not occured with the shortfall of STC purchases for battery STCs...
Read MoreChanges to Cheaper Home Battery Scheme
13 December 2025, the Australian Government announced it would expand the Cheaper Home Batteries Program from original estimates of $2.3 billion to an estimated $7.2 billion over the next four years b...
Read MoreSigenergy Recall -SigenStor EC 8.0/10.0/12.0kW SP AU Energy Controllers
19/11/2025 - The ACCC have annonced a product recall on Sigenergy single phase 8/10/12kW Energy Controllers with quick connect AC plugs (requiring ferrules and crimping) used in domestic rooftop solar...
Read MoreEntering correct information in modular solar battery claims
15/08/2025 - The CER has identified a number of agents that have over created small-scale technology certificates (STCs) as a result of entering the incorrect useable capacity for modular solar batter...
Read MoreAdding modules to stackable system may be eligible for STCs
09/07/2025 - Stackable modules - New battery modules being added to an existing stackable battery system are eligible for small-scale technology certificates (STCs).
Read MoreSAA have updated Ready to Commission definition
09/07/2025 - SAA have updated the Ready to Commission definition during the transitional period and extending the period to 10 August.
Read MoreHow many PV and Battery jobs can I do in a day for when claiming STCs?
20/06/2025 - With the start of the Battery STC program fast approaching the SAA have advised the number of installs per day for solar and batteries allowable for an installer.
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