One solar system and one battery system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are some exemptions \u2014 more on the limits and other\u00a0SAA requirements can be found here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Are Installation Dates Verified?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So, what\u2019s stopping installers from installing (for example) two solar power systems and a battery on a single day and then simply fudging the paperwork?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSelfies\u201d play an important role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s been the case for some years that solar installers are required to take time-stamped photos at each phase of a solar installation and a final \u2018completion\u2019 photo matching the test date on the electrical certificate of compliance (or equivalent). More recently, this has extended to battery systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To verify installations, the photo\u2019s metadata is examined. This is hidden information embedded within a digital image file that provides details about the photo, such as date, time and location data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Battery Inspections Start Soon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The\u00a0Clean Energy Regulator says\u00a0it will commence conducting inspections on solar battery installations installed under the Cheaper Home Batteries program soon to ensure they meet installation and safety requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll publish inspection data on our website and share results, including insights on key learnings and risks, with state and territory regulators and authorities responsible for electrical safety and fair trading.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And the Regulator has a message for both solar retailers and their customers \u2014 be patient:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cConsumers can expect that there may be longer than usual wait times for both ordering a new solar battery, or having a new solar battery installed. Solar battery retailers and registered agents can expect delays in processing STCs while we establish our systems.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While rules around solar and battery installations are strict, it doesn\u2019t mean some don\u2019t have a red-hot go at breaking them. Just recently, a New South Wales man was convicted of multiple offences relating to fraudulent claims under the SRES after a CER investigation. The installer, who didn\u2019t have accreditation, sourced other accredited installers and his employees to sign off on and claim STCs for solar installations he himself completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A criminal conviction was recorded for each offence and he copped a $5,500 fine along with a 200-hour Community Corrections order. What was surprising is that this wasn\u2019t his first rodeo. Back in 2019, he was convicted of providing false information concerning eight solar installations, and he was still on a good behaviour bond at the time of his most recent offences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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