Apply to join the battery list
Find out how to get your battery added to our approved list.
Important notice
For manufacturers, retailers and industry
The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program and WA Residential Battery Scheme require the use of products from the Clean Energy Council approved products lists.
Applying to the battery list
The Clean Energy Council maintains a list of lithium-based batteries (energy storage devices) that meet industry best practice requirements as described in the Battery Safety Guide, the international battery safety standard 62619:2017, and additional requirements for safety and consumer protection.
State electricity networks and government rebate programs, including the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), require that solar systems use batteries from this list.
Manufacturers or nominated Australian-based agents can apply to add their battery models to the list by providing documents including lab tests and certificates which are then reviewed by our product engineers.
Find out more about how to apply below.
Understand the application process
All applications go through a proper and thorough review process to protect the integrity of the list and the safety of consumers. This takes time and requires strong documentation by applicants and timely responses to questions.
There are five steps in the application process:
Watch the video to understand what is involved in the application process.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Application processing times
We are currently experiencing a high volume of applications for batteries which is impacting application processing times.
In July, the time for applications to begin an engineering technical assessment was 9 weeks for batteries (down from 10 in June). Full accreditation typically takes a further 2 to 6 months, depending on application completeness.
Detail on timelines will be updated here on a monthly basis.
Preparing your application
Ensuring you fill out the application properly and provide all required documents will help reduce the time it takes to approve your application. Your application will be delayed if incomplete or incorrect information is supplied.
Follow these steps to ensure your application is ready.
Lithium-based battery system (BS) and battery energy storage system (BESS) products can be included on the approved products list and are assessed against different combinations of standards described in the Battery Safety Guide as Method 1, Method 2 and Method 3. To apply to have your battery on the list, you must have the battery tested and certified by an IEC or JAS-ANZ-accredited certifying body to the relevant standards described under one of those methods. Method 4 is excluded as it allows for non-specific selection of standards as identified by use of matrix to address known risks and apply defined compliance criteria.
The Clean Energy Council requires manufacturers to nominate the importers who are responsible for meeting the manufacturer warranty obligations in Australia.
Importers must be a legally identifiable Australian or New Zealand entity, holding an Australian Business Number (ABN) or a New Zealand Inland Revenue Department (IRD) number.
Download the battery checklist relevant to the method you wish to be approved against and find details of all documents you will need to provide in your application including installation manuals, warranty terms and conditions and datasheets.
All applicants must comply with the battery listing terms and conditions.
The terms and conditions below came into effect from 15 August 2023.
These Terms and Conditions are subject to change with three months’ notice.
If an application is incomplete the Clean Energy Council Product Manager may request additional information. If three consecutive incomplete applications are received from an Applicant, the Product Manager may require a new application along with payment of a new application fee.
Common errors in applications
Below are some common errors we find in applications which cause delays in processing
Some manufacturers submit incomplete applications, with the belief that they can supply some requirements while the application is in process. For example, some manufacturers apply for EESS registration (a requirement for inverters) after submitting the. We start an administrative check within 10 business days of receiving an application to check all documentation has been supplied. If the application is incomplete it can’t proceed beyond this stage. We’re also updating our application form to stop incomplete applications being submitted.
All documents must be submitted in English. Sometimes, manufacturers use tools to auto-translate these documents from their original application, but these often contain many errors given the technical nature of the documents. Ensuring translations of documents are accurate in English is important.
Often, during the technical assessment we have questions about technical aspects of the product. These are usually resolved more quickly if we have a technical contact at the manufacturer. Please supply a technical contact in the application together with the product manager’s details.
Once we are satisfied your product meets all the requirements, you’ll need to upload the approved documents on the manufacturer’s and importers’ websites. Often, this can take a long time so its useful to find out who is responsible for the websites and brief this in early to avoid delays.
Application fees and refunds
Application fees
On applying, you will be sent an invoice for the following amount. Your application cannot proceed until the invoice is paid.
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No. of models allowed per application |
Cost per application |
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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. An application can include up to two certificate sets. Extra certificates will require a new application. |
$5,500 + GST |
Refunds
If you decide to cancel your application or if the Clean Energy Council cancels or rejects your application, you may be entitled to a refund as described in the table below.
If you decide to cancel your application or if the Clean Energy Council cancels or rejects your application, you may be entitled to a refund as described in the table below.
Details required for the refund must be provided to Clean Energy Council within four weeks of the application rejection/withdrawal; after this time the application fee is not refundable.
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Application outcome |
Refund amount |
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Clean Energy Council cancels an application* |
85% of the application fee |
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Applicant cancels application† prior to the administrative review |
Refund of application fee, less $250 |
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Applicant cancels application† during the administrative review |
85% of the application fee |
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Clean Energy Council rejects application during the administrative review |
50% of the application fee |
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Applicant cancels application during the engineering review |
15% of the application fee |
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Clean Energy Council rejects application during or after engineering review |
No refund |
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Clean Energy Council rejects application due to non-response¶ |
No refund |
* The Clean Energy Council reserves the right to cancel an application at any time, for reasons including but not limited to applications for products outside the scope of the project listing and duplicated applications.
† Applicants can cancel an application by notifying us on email at products@cleanenergycouncil.org.au.
¶ If an application is rejected due to non-response to requests for additional information or clarification, the applicant is not eligible for a refund. As detailed within our listing Terms and Condition, the Clean Energy Council may reject an application if information is not provided within the specified timeframe. It is the applicant’s responsibility to respond to all communication within the specified timeframe and failure to do so will result in the rejection of the application and forfeiture of any application fees.
Note: If an application has been cloned as two certificate sets were submitted, the application fee cannot be refunded if one of the two applications are already approved.
The Clean Energy Council updated the refund fees on 22 April 2025.
Apply to have your battery listed
To have your batteries included on the Clean Energy Council approved products list, ensure that your products meet the requirements outlined above, then begin your application.
How we're improving processing times
Safety takes time. Here's what we're doing to improve application processing times without cutting corners.
Since being reappointed by the Clean Energy Regulator as the product accrediting body in October 2024, we have implemented the following improvements:
- expanded our team of engineering specialists and administrators
- introduced an initial review step to ensure all relevant documentation has been provided to support each application
- increased transparency about application progress and wait times
- streamlined internal processes for greater efficiency
We will continue to seek improvements to our processes to improve processing times.
Ensuring your application is complete helps us approve products faster. If you have any questions about applying, please contact us at products@cleanenergycouncil.org.au.