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Register of solar water heaters version 51 is now available
24 April 2024
Version 51 of the register of solar water heaters came into effect on 24 April 2024 and is now available.
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Act now to meet the Q1 STC surrender deadline
05 April 2024
Liable entities must surrender their small-scale technology certificates (STCs) by the Quarter 1 (Q1) 2024 deadline of Monday 29 April 2024.
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Solar Accreditation Australia announced as new accreditation scheme operator
01 March 2024
The agency has approved Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) as the new installer and designer accreditation scheme operator under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.
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Media Release: New accreditation body for solar installers and designers
29 February 2024
The agency has approved Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) as the new installer and designer accreditation scheme operator (ASO) under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES).
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Apply now for the register of solar water heaters version 52
27 February 2024
The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking applications for version 52 of the register of solar water heaters. The register lists all eligible solar and air source heat pump models that can create small-scale technology certificates under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.
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January Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data now available
23 February 2024
The Clean Energy Regulator has released the January 2024 Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data
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The 2024 renewable power percentage and small-scale technology percentage have been set
21 February 2024
The 2024 renewable power percentage (RPP) and small-scale technology percentage (STP) have been set by legislative amendment:
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Solar PV installer declared ineligible to install solar systems under SRES
10 February 2024
On 5 February 2024, the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) declared Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited installer, David Coulthard ineligible to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (the scheme) for 12 months
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Impact of 3G network shutdowns on power station meters
08 February 2024
The permanent shutdown of 3G mobile phone networks around Australia began in December 2023 with further shutdowns scheduled in 2024. We are preparing for the impact this will have for many power stations and their remote access of data through on-site modems.
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