Clean Energy Regulator to Start Solar packages Serial Ledger
In a move that will be music to the ears of reputable solar retailers as well as families across Australia, the Clean Energy Regulator has announced it’s developing a national Solar Panel Serial Ledger. Supporting the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) is designed to help increase the uptake of solar energy in homes across Australia. Effectively, it’s a subsidy or rebate that makes it cheaper for customers when buying eligible solar systems for their homes. It is hoped the new recording of all solar panel serial numbers will better support this scheme. Currently, solar installers use a phone app to scan solar panel serial numbers prior to installation. This data is cross-checked against the Clean Energy Council’s (CEC) records to ensure the solar panels are indeed eligible for SRES subsidy. Once confirmed by the CEC, a small-scale technology certificate (STC) is issued so that customers can claim the subsidy. Howev...