Important notice
For manufacturers, retailers and industry
The CEC is updating our PV Module application requirements to the 2021 version of the IEC 61215 Standards series. PV Modules that do not comply with the new Standard after 1 October 2024 will not be considered CEC approved. Check product nameplate label for which version of IEC 61215 the PV Modules are certified to.
Application requirements
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Ensure the product is tested and certified to the required Australian and/or IEC Standards by a suitably accredited testing laboratory.
The list of required standards is available in the How To Apply section of this website.
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Ensure you have at least one importer or local manufacturer of the product.
For inverters/BESS, importers and local manufacturers must also be registered with the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) Registration Database as a Responsible Supplier.
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Ensure you have the documents required to support your application.
The list of required documents is available in the How To Apply sections of the product application pages.
Applications will be delayed where appropriate documents are not provided.
Application process
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Submit application payment online or as per the payment methods on the invoice.
For bank transfer please state only the invoice number as reference.
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You will receive an email confirming your application has been received.
After you have submitted your application online
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Once the application invoice is paid, the application will be placed in the application queue to await the next available assessor.
The Clean Energy Council generally aims to start reviewing applications within 4-6 weeks of payment of invoice. Once the application has been reviewed, an assessor will email the applicant advising the outcome of the review including any areas of concern or items that may have been missed. The email will be sent to the contact person email entered when lodging the application.
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Additional information may be required.
Once additional information or data has been received, the assessor will continue the application review.
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Once the documents are accepted by the Clean Energy Council...
...importers and manufacturers will be required to upload a copy of the accepted manufacturer product documentation to the importer(s) and manufacturer websites.
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You will receive an approval (or rejection) notification via email once the application review has been completed.
Product listings on the Clean Energy Council website are updated within 24-48 hours of approval.
Application fees
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No. of models allowed per application |
Cost per application |
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Inverters |
Up to 10 models An application can include up to two certificate sets. Extra certificates will require a new application. |
$5,500 + GST |
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Power conversion equipment (PCE) |
Up to 10 models An application can include up to two certificate sets. Extra certificates will require a new application. |
$1,100 + GST |
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PV modules |
Up to 20 models An application can include up to two certificate sets. Extra certificates will require a new application. |
$5,500 + GST |
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Batteries (energy storage devices) |
Up to 10 models. An application can include up to two certificate sets. Extra certificates will require a new application. |
$5,500 + GST |
Refund policy
If you decide to cancel your application or if Clean Energy Council rejects your application, you are entitled to a refund, less an administrative fee of 15 per cent. Details required for the refund must be provided to CEC within four weeks of the application rejection/withdrawal. After this time the application fee is not refundable.
A full refund will be issued if an application is cancelled prior to processing.
Appeals
If a product application is rejected, the manufacturer or importer can appeal to the Product Listing Review Panel.
The Panel is independent with industry and consumer representation. It is responsible for hearing appeals against decisions made by the Clean Energy Council to refuse to list or to de-list a product. The Panel meets regularly to ensure the product listing scheme is operating effectively and is meeting the identified objectives.
