CEC Masterclass at All Energy Australia 2026

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Learn about the latest in rooftop solar, inverter and battery technology and regulation from industry experts at the Clean Energy Council Masterclass at All Energy Australia.

Our Masterclass sessions are designed specifically for installers, designers and retailers of rooftop solar, inverters and batteries. Hear from industry experts on the latest advances in technology, regulation and best practice - and earn your full annual CPD points. All sessions are free.

Topics covered across the 2026 program include hybrid inverter technology updates, long duration storage for home batteries, PV panel innovations and regulatory and policy updates.

28-29 October 2026

Masterclass Theatre, Exhibition Floor, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

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How to register

No separate registration for the Clean Energy Council Masterclass is necessary. Simply register for All Energy Australia (free of charge using promo code AEAEX060) before attending.

Program

Wednesday 28 October 2026

	Session	Presenters	CPD Points
9:45 – 10:15am	Masterclass opening	Brad Schnur, Technical & Regulation Specialist, Clean Energy Council
10:15 – 10:45am	Energy Safe Victoria CPD Skills Development Approved Session Overview of standards development process This presentation will show the process for how Standards are developed, and how attendees can get involved.	Nic Millar, Manager - Strategic Programs & Engagement, Standards Australia	5
10:45 – 11:30am	Energy Safe Victoria CPD Skills Development Approved Session Protection of conductors against overcurrent, from summation of grid and supplementary supplies The presentation will cover different scenarios explaining defective installations and how to rectify in a compliant manner.	Aaron Cook, Solar and Battery Technichal Manager, Techsafe Australia	10
11.30am –12:30pm	Energy Safe Victoria CPD Skills Development Approved Session Hybrid inverter technology review This presentation will outline the main hybrid inverter technologies and the major differences to consider between them. These types include Section 4 batteries like the Tesla Powerwall 3, Section 5 battery inverters with a combined Alternative and Supplementary supply such as the Fronius Gen 24, and Section 5 battery inverters with a separated alternative and supplementary supply such as the FoxESS.	Cody Hancock, Training Technical Lead, GSES	15
1.30 – 2.30pm	Energy Safe Victoria CPD Skills Development Approved Session Switchboards to support electrification This course forms SAA’s Mandatory CPD Module for 2026/27 and will be required for completion by all accreditees over a 12-month period, with a planned launch in September 2026. It is being developed to support flexible delivery across both online and live formats, ensuring accessibility for a diverse industry audience. Participants attending live sessions will also complete a knowledge-based assessment through SAA’s CPD Hub, providing a consistent and measurable approach to verifying learning outcomes across all delivery modes.	Thomas Seymour, Executive Manager Standards & Development, Solar Accreditation Australia
2.45 – 3.30pm	Built to fail or built to last: Racking installation defects and what they cost when the cyclone comes This masterclass draws on real cyclone field data, wind tunnel research and over a decade of racking installation experience across more than 1,500 commercial and industrial rooftop projects to give installers, designers and retailers the practical knowledge they need to get it right in high-wind environments.	Yuneska Harris, Head of Utility Projects, Clenergy Australia	10
3.45 – 4.15pm	Panel discussion: OEM insights, product updates and emerging installation challenges Hear directly from leading manufacturers about the latest product developments, common installation issues and emerging technical challenges affecting the industry. Panellists will share practical insights from an OEM perspective and discuss what installers, designers and retailers need to know as products, requirements and industry practices continue to evolve.	Brad Schnur, Technical & Regulation Specialist, Clean Energy Council; Leo Ye, Pre-sales and After-sales Service Director, FOXESS; Blair Pester, ASIA Pacific Sales Director, Winaico Australia; Rod Dewar, Head of Solutions Management, Fronius; Mario Stavrakas, Senior Technical Manager, Solaredge

Thursday 29 October 2026

	Session	Presenters	CPD Points
9.45 – 10.15am	Energy Safe Victoria CPD Skills Development Approved Session Installation defects & audits in solar & battery systems	Amanda Brown, Manager - SRES Operations, Clean Energy Regulator
10.15-10.45am	Too many systems, not enough experts: Can AI close the gap? As solar and battery systems become smarter and more complex, the industry faces a simple question: can traditional support models keep up? This session explores how AI could change the way installers, manufacturers and retailers diagnose problems, support customers and manage growing fleets of energy systems. It also looks at where AI can genuinely add value, where it still falls short, and why human expertise will remain critical.	Vincenzo Marciano, Technical Director, Alpha ESS
11.00 – 11.45am	Energy Safe Victoria CPD Skills Development Approved Session Common installation defects This session will cover common defects like summation of supplies, correct control and protection of battery inverters.	Sandy Atkins, Solar and Domestic Systems Manager - Renewable Energy, Energy Safe Victoria	10
11.45am-12.15pm	ANU, NEPKI & CSIP-AUS – Industry update	Laura Joes, Energy Systems Specialist, ANU; Naomi Wynn, CEO, NEPKI
1.00 – 1.45pm	Powerwall 3 technical training Explore Powerwall 3 configurations for new solar installations, battery retrofits and three-phase homes. This session covers system compatibility, Powerwall 3P specifications, backup capabilities and product safety features, plus how Tesla Home and Opticaster manage solar, battery storage and electric vehicle charging.	Yan Zhou, Technical Manager, Residential Energy, APAC, Tesla	5
1.45-2.30pm	CEC Industry Programs: Key updates, developments and priorities An update on CEC Product Accreditation and the New Energy Tech Consumer Code, including program performance, key developments and future priorities.	Wendy McAndrews, General Manager - Service & Transformation (Industry) and Sam Dunkley, NETCC Officer, Clean Energy Council
2.30 – 3.10pm	Energy Safe Victoria CPD Skills Development Approved Sigenergy SigenStor labelling The course covers how to calculate the different requirements for labelling of a Sigenergy Sigenstor specific installation. Including real life examples covering different scenarios costs whilst assisting the transition to clean energy.	Tom Peters, Engineering Manager, AC Solar Warehouse	10
3.45 – 4.15pm	Energy Safe Victoria CPD Skills Development Approved Session Fault finding PV arrays with thermal imagery This session will highlight fault finding techniques using infrared and thermal cameras and technologies.	Blair Pester, ASIA Pacific Sales Director, Winaico Australia	5

*How to claim CPD points and hours

Installers, designers and electricians can earn CPD points for accreditation with Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) and CPD for Skills Development hours for Energy Safe Victoria by attending select masterclass sessions. The amount of points and hours available are described in the program above.

At the end of each session, attendees will be given a link to a short quiz to earn the relevant CPD points for accreditation through Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA). Details of those who passed the quiz will be uploaded to our CEC LearnLAB and CPD points awarded in due course.

Certificates for CPD for Skills for Development hours for Energy Safe Victoria will also be sent via email and available for download through the CEC LearnLAB upon course completion. The requirement by ESV for CPD hours relating to Skills Development only applies to Victorian registered Licensed Electrical Workers who have renewed their license since 1 July 2023.