SAA Newsletter – March 2026
The latest news from SAA and across the industry
Preparing for battery incentive changes
Preparing for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program incentive changes from 1 May The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) is urging retailers and installers to be prepared ahead of changes to incentives under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program. From 1 May, small-scale technology certificates (STCs) will be tiered based on battery size, impacting the rebate available for…
New battery labelling resources now available
Understanding battery labelling requirements SAA has released a series of new resources and training to support compliant labelling of battery installations, as the CER introduces new labelling photo requirements and ramps up its inspections program. Incorrect labelling is among the most common non-compliances observed through the inspections program for the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES).…
We’re hiring: Technical Services and Compliance Officers
Are you passionate about supporting installers and helping the solar and battery industry lift compliance standards? Do you want to use the significant knowledge and skills you’ve built to support the industry in a new way? We have exciting opportunities for you to make a real impact. Roles Available Technical Services Officer (full-time) Technical…
Special consideration for relief process
Special Consideration – Breach of Installation Limits SAA is aware that a number of claims for small-scale technology certificates (STCs) have been failed where installers exceeded daily installation limits because they signed off more than two systems in a day. SAA requirements allow no more than two installations per installer in a single day. Installers…
Understanding the Installation Limit
Solar Accreditation Australia has developed a simple video to support installers in understanding the Installation Limit. SAA Requirements state that “where an Accredited Installer is physically undertaking all stages of an installation or supervising an installation by others, they shall not sign off on more than two installations per day”. This limit applies to both solar…
