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Types of accreditation

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced a new accreditation provider. Effective 29 February 2024, Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) is responsible for the accreditation of installers and designers. Visit saaustralia.com.au now to switch or apply for accreditation.

Installers can apply for different types of accreditation to reflect the various work and responsibilities that can be encountered in the industry.

Below is a list of all the types of accreditation we offer, to help you decide on the type of accreditation that is most suitable to you. The relevant accreditation must be held for government rebate eligibility.

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Grid-connect accreditation

Accredited individuals with this accreditation can work on solar systems connected to the grid.

Grid-connect Design Only

This accreditation is for individuals who want to design solar systems that are connected to the grid.

Grid-connect Install Only

This accreditation is for individuals who want to install solar systems that are connected to the grid. You must hold an unrestricted electrical license to qualify for this accreditation.

Grid-connect Design and Install

This accreditation is for individuals who want to do both the design and installation of solar systems that are connected to the grid. You must hold an unrestricted electrical license to qualify for this accreditation.

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Battery Storage accreditation

This accreditation is for individuals who want to design and/or install battery storage systems that are connected to the grid.

Grid-connect Battery Storage Design Only

This accreditation is for individuals who want to design battery storage systems that are connected to the grid.

Grid-connect Battery Storage Install Only

This accreditation is for individuals who want to install battery storage systems that are connected to the grid. You must hold an unrestricted electrical license to qualify for this accreditation.

Grid-connect Battery Storage Design and Install

This accreditation is for individuals who want to do both the design and installation of battery storage systems that are connected to the grid. You must hold an unrestricted electrical license to qualify for this accreditation.

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Stand-alone Power System (SPS) accreditation

Accredited individuals with this accreditation can work on solar systems that are not connected to the grid. There are three types of SPS accreditation.

SPS Design Only

This accreditation is for individuals who want to design solar systems that are not connected to the grid.

SPS Install Only

This accreditation is for individuals who want to install solar systems that are not connected to the grid.

SPS Design and Install

This accreditation is for individuals who want to do both the design and installation of solar systems that are not connected to the grid.

Note: The Clean Energy Council does not accredit individuals for any extra-low voltage work. All low voltage work (>120V DC or >50V AC) must be completed by an appropriately licensed electrical worker in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards and legislation

Required training

There are a number of registered training organisations (RTOs) that offer the units required for accreditation. Get in touch with relevant RTO for more information about the courses they offer.

Unit requirements for trade and university based training

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Registered training organisations that offer required units

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