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Mid-scale solar is now legislated
17 September 2026
The regulations have been amended to expand eligibility for solar systems under the SRES from 100 kW to 1 MW.
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Solar installer convicted over false statutory declarations
10 September 2026
Accredited installer, Toby Payne, has been convicted of a fraud-related offence under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.
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Our 2026–30 Corporate Plan is now available
31 August 2026
We have released the Corporate Plan for 2026–30. It sets our priorities over the life of the plan.
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Permanent exit arrangement data added to contract register
25 August 2026
Learn more about the new contract register fields that reflect permanent exit arrangement data.
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Emerging Environmental Group’s registration permanently suspended
13 August 2026
We’ve permanently suspended the registration of Emerging Environmental Group Pty Ltd.
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Register of solar water heaters version 58 is now available
10 August 2026
We have published version 58 of the register of solar water heaters.
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Tony Chappel announced as new Chair and CEO of the Clean Energy Regulator
07 August 2026
We welcome the announcement on the appointment of Mr Tony Chappel as Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Clean Energy Regulator.
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Expansion of solar photovoltaic (PV) eligibility under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme
05 August 2026
Eligibility for solar PV systems will expand from 100 kW to 1 MW, subject to regulations being made.
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Phase 2 of REC Registry remediation activities complete
31 July 2026
The second phase of REC Registry remediation activities is complete following a recent IT issue that led to the creation of duplicate certificates.
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