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Explore the Q3 2026 QCMR data workbook
15 October 2026
The Q3 2026 QCMR data workbook is now available. When the full QCMR is published, the workbook will be updated with further data and charts.
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Changes to mid-scale solar apply from today
01 October 2026
Mid-scale solar systems are eligible from today, 1 October 2026.
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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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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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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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Explore the Q2 2026 QCMR data workbook
16 July 2026
The Q2 2026 QCMR data workbook is now available. When the full QCMR is published, the workbook will be updated with further data and charts.
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