Small Scale System Eligibility Scenaios - Replacement Systems and Panels

source: Clean Energy Regulator

Eligibility scenarios

The scenario examples below will help you to determine your system’s eligibility for small-scale technology certificates. These scenarios cover the most common types of solar PV installations. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have further questions.​

Original system installed​​

​Eligible - The system must have a rating of no more than 100 kW. Panels and inverter must be on the Clean Energy Council approved products list at the time of installation. All components (including electrical elements and fixtures) must meet the current relevant standards.​

Additional capacity/upgrade​

​Eligible - The system must have a rating of no more than 100 kW. The new panels and existing inverter must be on the Clean Energy Council approved products list, and the inverter must have sufficient capacity. All components (including electrical elements and fixtures) must meet the current relevant standards.​

Systems that have capacity increased to more than 100 kW may be eligible to apply for accreditation as a power station and create Large-scale Generation Certificates for electricity generated by the added capacity.

Additional​, separate system​

​Eligible - The system must have a rating of no more than 100 kW. The new panels and inverter must be on the Clean Energy Council approved products list. All components (including electrical elements and fixtures) must meet the current relevant standards.​

Original system replaced​

​Eligible - The system must have a rating of no more than 100 kW. All system components (i.e. panels and inverter) must be new (no previous claims), recorded on the Clean Energy Council approved products list at the time of installation and meet the current relevant standards (including electrical elements and fixtures).​

One, some or all panels replaced

Not eligible - This scenario is ineligible because at least one major component (i.e. panel or inverter) has been used to previously claim small-scale technology certificates in the entitlement period. Applications involving one, some or all panels being replaced will still be considered for small-scale technology certificates for installations up to 31 January 2018, subject to all other requirements being satisfied.

Other requirements 

To be eligible for small-scale technology certificates, all systems must be installed by Clean Energy Council accredited installers, and meet relevant Australian Standards, which include: