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Fast facts for accredited installers and designers

  • There is no fee to transfer your accreditation to Solar Accreditation Australia. 
  • Solar Accreditation Australia will honour CEC accreditation expiry dates and fees paid. An accreditation renewal fee will be due on expiry of your existing CEC accreditation.
  • If your accreditation expired on or after 29 February, you must accredit yourself with Solar Accreditation Australia to remain eligible for Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs). This will attract a fee. 
  • There are no immediate proposed changes to accreditation requirements, including relevant training units. Solar Accreditation Australia will recognise continuous professional development completed under the CEC’s accreditation scheme.
  • To complete this transfer and maintain your accreditation, you will need to apply and provide the following information:
    • name, address and contact details
    • business details including ABN/ACN (as applicable)
    • proof of identification (for example, driver’s licence)
    • current electrical licence number (if you hold grid-connect install accreditation)
    • current Clean Energy Council (CEC) accreditation number and expiry date
    • current picture of yourself (a selfie is acceptable)
    • any information on outstanding compliance or rectification works.
  • Once submitted, Solar Accreditation Australia will assess the information and issue a new accreditation number to use when claiming STCs.
  • Applications to transfer are expected to be completed in 5–10 business days. Solar Accreditation Australia will prioritise accreditations that expire during the transition.
  • Before transferring to Solar Accreditation Australia, you should:
    • confirm your CEC accreditation expiry date
    • abide by the CEC’s application cut-off dates appropriate to your accreditation situation
    • promptly respond to any requests for further information
    • address any outstanding compliance actions or rectification work
  • The CEC ceased their accreditation services when the CER’s decision was announced on 29 February 
  • We continue to work closely with the CEC and the CER to achieve a smooth transfer and support installers and designers.