Who participates in the RET?

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Householders and businesses

By installing renewable energy systems, you can lower your consumption of grid electricity and receive financial incentives. Learn more about installing renewable energy systems at your home or business.

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Liable entities

Under the Renewable Energy Target, large purchasers of electricity, like energy retailers and industrial energy users, must buy and surrender large-scale generation certificates (LGCs) and small-scale technology certificates (STCs) each year. Find out more about liable entities' legal obligations.

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Rooftop solar installers and designers

There are design, accreditation and installation requirements for installing small-scale systems. Make sure you understand what you need to do to ensure your system is eligible for small-scale technology certificates after it's installed.

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Power stations

Businesses or individuals that generate electricity from large-scale renewable energy sources can receive financial incentives under the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target. Learn more about becoming an accredited power station and earning large-scale generation certificates.

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Registered agents

Registered agents help industry groups create and trade certificates under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. Find out more about agent obligations and how to become a registered agent.

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Manufacturers and importers

Manufacturers and importers of solar panels, inverters, solar water heaters or air source heat pumps need to register their products and comply with product standards. Ensure your systems are eligible for small-scale technology certificates.

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Rooftop solar retailers

Solar retailers who source, sell and arrange the installation of solar PV systems need to meet certain standards and comply with relevant requirements. Find out more about your obligations as a solar retailer.

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Emissions-intensive trade-exposed entities

Find out about Renewable Energy Target (RET) exemptions that may benefit eligible emissions-intensive trade-exposed entities.
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Eligibility for the Renewable Energy Target

Learn about the eligibility requirements for each scheme under the Renewable Energy Target.
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Small-scale technology certificates

Learn about small-scale technology certificates under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.
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Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme

Encouraging investment in small-scale renewable energy like rooftop solar, solar water heaters and heat pumps.
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Large-scale generation certificates

Learn about large-scale generation certificates and who can create them.
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Large-scale Renewable Energy Target

The LRET encourages investment in the development of renewable energy power stations by providing financial incentives for electricity generated from renewable sources.
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