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…
Update on the AS/NZS 4777.1:2024 Essential Learning Module
We would like to acknowledge the valuable and valid feedback we received on the Essential Learning Module that was recently released. I am particularly grateful to those who has taken the time to make us aware of their concerns and who have given SAA an opportunity to respond and improve. SAA has taken your feedback…
SAA’s Statement on the AS/NZS 4777.1:2024 Essential Learning Module
I am Ros Baker, the new CEO of the Solar Accreditation Australia. We recently released the new AS/NZS 4777.1:2024 Essential Learning Module addressing the changes to the standard. We would like to acknowledge the level of valid feedback we received on this module. In the coming days, we will be meeting with the industry groups…
SAA closing period over holiday
Our office will be closed for the Christmas and New Year holiday period. We will reopen on Tuesday, 2 January at 8:00 AM AEST. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season! 25 December – 1 January Our office is closed 2 January 2025 Office opens SAA Team starts processing applications received during the…
How we’re tracking
It has been an incredibly busy first few weeks at Solar Accreditation Australia, so we’d like to give you an update on how we’re tracking. We thank everyone who has submitted an application to transfer accreditation, renew their accreditation or apply for provisional accreditation. If you haven’t applied yet, take a look at our FAQs…