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About accreditation
Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has recently made significant changes to the accreditation process, impacting all Accredited Installers and Designers. On 29 February 2024, the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) announced that Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) were the new Accreditation Scheme Operator. From 29 of May 2024, only SAA Accredited designers and installers will be eligible to interact with the CER’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. Supporting Australia to reduce, offset and track our emissions | Clean Energy Regulator.
SAA is now accepting new applications for Grid Connected PV (GCPV), Stand Alone Power (SPS) and Grid Connect Battery Storage (GCBS) accreditation.
Accreditation requirements, including training units, remain unchanged initially. SAA will acknowledge CPD previously completed under CEC’s Accreditation scheme.
Who should get accredited?
Any individual who wishes to design or install Grid Connected PV systems (GCPV), Grid Connected Battery Systems (GCBS) or Stand Alone Power Systems (SPS), must be accredited under the SAA Scheme in order to be eligible for small-scale technology certificates (STCs).
In addition, many state-based rebate programs require the installer to be an Accredited Person.
Accreditation provides a high level of quality assurance, ensuring appropriately licenced, and skilled persons are accredited. SAA requires accredited persons to continue their training and professional development, ensuring that their knowledge and skills remain current with respect to new technologies, and changes to Standards and Regulations.
To learn more about the Small Scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) and Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs) here.
How to get your application ready
Please ensure you have reviewed the accreditation pathways and that your training is eligible.
All applicants are required to have the following for successful submission of their application:
- Photo of ID
- Photo of yourself/Selfie
- Training Organisation name and upload your Certificate
- Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency including the Expiry Date (Design Only applicants can alternatively provide Professional Indemnity Insurance Certificate of Currency including the expiry date).
Those seeking Installation Accreditation are also required to have the following for successful
submission of their application (not required for Design Only applicants):
- Electrical License Number and Expiry Date
- Working Safely at Heights Certification
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Adding another SAA Accreditation
If you are seeking to add a new accreditation, you must apply through the Accreditation Portal
New Battery Accreditation Application
Click here and then select “Grid Connect Battery Provisional” to apply for a Battery Accreditation.
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