Installation Requirements
- Licensed electrician must install
- CEC accredited installer recommended
- Panels must be CEC approved
- Comply with AS/NZS 5033
- Grid connection approval needed
Council Approval
Generally exempt (check locally) if:
- Installed on existing roof
- Within roof plane
- Not heritage listed
- Meets setback requirements
Grid Connection
- Apply to electricity distributor
- System size may be limited
- Smart meter may be required
- Feed-in tariff application
Safety Requirements
- DC isolator near panels
- AC isolator at switchboard
- Labeling for emergency services
- Earthing requirements
Rebates and Incentives
- STCs (Small-scale Technology Certificates) reduce upfront cost
- State rebates may be available
- Interest-free loans in some states
- Feed-in tariffs vary by retailer and state
Documentation You Should Receive
- Certificate of electrical compliance
- Grid connection approval
- System design documentation
- Warranty information
- Manual for inverter