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8/10/2024 - A solar PV small generation unit has the capacity to generate electricity 100 kW or less. This makes them eligible to claim small-scale technology certificates (STCs). If you expand your system to over 100 kW, it will need to be registered as a power station, and may then be eligible to claim large-scale generation certificates.

Read more: Claiming STCs for upgraded small generation units

12/09/2024 - 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)..

Read more: Deadline for panel standards changes and STC eligibility

Update 06/09/2024 - 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).

Read more: NSW Battery Incentive commences 1 November 2024

27/03/2024 - Accredited installers and designers must transfer accreditation to SAA by 29 May 2024 to remain eligible for small-scale technology certificates (STCs). Please read the following important information to help you transfer quickly and easily.

Read more: Accredited installer CEC to SAA transfer by 29 May 2024

20/02/2024 - The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released STP percentage for 2023 at 21.26% which equates to approx 37.9 million STCs (after adjustment for 2023) for the year.

Read more: STP Percentage Released for 2024 (STC Target)

17/11/2023 - The STC Deeming Period will decline again from 1 January 2024. The deeming period will reduce from 8 years to 7 years for all installs done in 2024. The deeming period will reduce by one for each year after this.

Read more: STC Deeming Period for PV & SHW Declines from 1 January 2024

12/07/2023 - The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) would like to remind all accredited installers and agents they are required to collect on-site evidence as part of their compliance paperwork. This is relevant for all solar photovoltaic (PV) installations claiming small-scale technology certificates (STCs).

Read more: Accredited installer on-site attendance requirements

09/06/2023 - The plumbing standards for water heaters AS/NZS 3500.4:2021 clauses 8.2.1 and 8.22 requires insulation for all inlet and outlet pipework. Clause 5.11 requires PTR valve to be fitted with drain line with continous fall

Read more: Insulation and PTR requirements for water heater pipework