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Small Scale Technology Certificates

The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme creates a financial incentive for individuals and businesses to install eligible small-scale renewable energy systems such as solar panel systems, small-scale wind systems, small-scale hydro systems, solar water heaters and air source heat pumps.
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STCs Batteries
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Small Scale Technology Certificates (STCs) - Batteries

The Federal Labor Party Government has announced the Cheaper Home Batteries Program during the lead up to the Federal Election held 3rd May 2025. Now they have won the election for the second term it is now expected the program will commence 1st July 2025. Whilst there is little detail about the scheme, here is what we know so far.
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Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs)

The Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) is a NSW-based energy demand reduction scheme. From 1 November 2024 the Store and Shift method will commence for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The PDRS was established to reduce peak electricity demand and pressure on the electricity network in NSW.
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Entering correct information in modular solar battery claims

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Entering correct information in modular solar battery claims

We have identified a number of agents that have over created small-scale technology certificates (STCs) as a result of entering the incorrect useable capacity for modular solar batteries.

When claiming modular batteries, it is important that agents are calculating the correct useable capacity based on the capacity of the modules installed. Agents should cross check the module capacity against product datasheets to ensure they are not improperly creating STCs.

Action for agents: Agents must complete an audit on their claims to ensure any over-creations are reported to the Clean Energy Regulator as soon as possible to avoid compliance action.

How to enter modular batteries correctly

It is important to enter modular batteries correctly when completing STC claims.

To claim a modular battery, you must enter the total number of modules installed in the ‘Number of solar batteries’ field. This is to ensure we record all serial numbers. You can record the serial number for the battery management unit in the ‘Additional system information’ field for record keeping.

We check applications to make sure agents are entering the correct number of battery modules into claims. We will fail claims if the number of battery modules is incorrect and serial numbers are missing.

See our Screenshots and validation rules of Solar Battery SGU application form for further guidance on how to enter modular batteries correctly.

We will continue to keep you updated on upcoming changes to the battery form.

Regards,

REC Registry