New solar PV laws commence on 1 April

The Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme commences on 1 April 2022. As a result, all new small-scale solar PV installations must meet several new compliance requirements in order to be able to claim the small-scale technology certificates (STCs).

For solar PV installations on or after 1 April 2022, the following documentation must be provided:

• Written compliance statements, using Sample designer and installer written statement, from the accredited designer and installer.
• A written statement, using Sample solar retailer written statement, from the solar retailer.
• An STC assignment form, using Sample STC Assignment form and compulsory written statements, that includes a mandatory declaration where the system owner assigns the right to create STCs to the registered agent.
• If requested, evidence demonstrating that the inverter serial number(s) entered into the REC Registry is the serial number(s) of the inverter(s) installed at the address.
  

Additionally, all solar PV installations must provide a electrical safety certificate and a Notice of Completion.