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 must comply with daily installation limits to claim STCs.
To support installers who have misunderstood how the installation limits are applied, Solar Accreditation Australia will offer special consideration for relief on installations that occurred between 1 July 2025 and 22 December 2025.
Relief is not available for installations that occur after 22 December 2025.
Understanding this Process
Relief will only be considered where it can be demonstrated that the installer has substantively complied with installation limits for all aspects of the work other than the commissioning or sign-off date.
As an example: special consideration may apply where installations were completed over multiple days in accordance with SAA Requirements, but commissioning and sign-off for more than two systems occurred on the same day, even though the majority of installation work was performed on prior days.
Special consideration is not available where an installer breached installation limits by installing more than two systems in a day.
Before Applying
Your circumstances must meet very specific criteria to receive special consideration.
Please ensure that you review the information sheet, Rules for Special Consideration and SAA Requirements documents before submitting an application.
Want to Apply?
You may find it helpful to download the application checklist to ensure you have collated all the information you need to submit your application. That way, you can simply copy and paste into the online application form later.
Applications will incur a $350 fee (excluding GST). Each ‘sign-off’ date for which relief is sought will require a separate application.
Application fees are non-refundable, regardless of the outcome.
Please use the application form button below if you wish to submit an application.
Important: The online form does not autosave. Closing or refreshing the webpage, or any interruption to your internet connection, will require you to restart the online application form. We encourage you to compile all necessary data offline using our Application Checklist before starting your application.
If you need further information, please contact enquiriesandCPD@saaustralia.com.au.