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Accreditations and licensing

Solar attracts operators who cut corners on exactly this. Here is what we hold, what each credential actually authorises, and how to check it for yourself — on us or on anyone else.

Accreditation and licence numbers pending

Numbers are added to src/data/business.json and appear here, in the footer and in the site’s structured data automatically. Until the ABN and the Victorian REC number are supplied, the entire site stays noindex — we are not willing to advertise electrical work without visible credentials.

What each one means

Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA)

Pending

National accreditation for solar and battery designers and installers. Took over from the Clean Energy Council scheme in 2024.

Why it matters: Without an accredited designer and installer signing off, the system cannot claim federal STCs or the battery discount. It is the single most important credential to check.

Registered Electrical Contractor (VIC)

Pending

Issued by Energy Safe Victoria. Authorises electrical contracting work in Victoria and the issuing of a Certificate of Electrical Safety.

Why it matters: Every grid-connected installation is electrical work. A REC number is a legal requirement, not a badge.

Electrical contractor licence (NSW)

Pending

Issued by NSW Fair Trading. Required separately from the Victorian registration.

Why it matters: A Victorian REC does not authorise work in NSW. We do not advertise or quote NSW work without it.

How to check any installer

Ask for the installer’s name and accreditation number, not just the company name. Accreditation attaches to individuals.
Verify it on the Solar Accreditation Australia register.
Ask for the electrical contractor registration for your state and check it with the state regulator.
Confirm the panels, inverter and battery are on the Clean Energy Council approved product lists. Non-approved equipment cannot claim the rebate.
Ask who will actually be on your roof. Subcontracting is normal; being evasive about it is not.

Any installer who resists these questions has told you something useful. Ask us the same ones — 0494 321 664.

Standards we work to

AS/NZS 5033 — installation and safety of photovoltaic arrays.
AS/NZS 5139 — safety of battery energy storage systems, including where a battery may and may not be located.
AS/NZS 3000 — the wiring rules, covering the electrical work throughout.

If an installer is vague about AS/NZS 5139 when quoting a battery, treat that as a warning. It governs clearances, ventilation and proximity to habitable rooms.

Common questions

How do I check an installer’s accreditation?

Ask for the accreditation number and the installer’s name, then verify it on the Solar Accreditation Australia register. A business name alone is not enough — accreditation attaches to individuals.

Is the designer always the installer?

Not necessarily. Both roles require accreditation, and both are recorded against your installation. You are entitled to know who did each.

What is a Certificate of Electrical Safety?

A document issued by the registered electrical contractor certifying the work complies with the wiring rules. Keep it — it is what a future buyer, insurer or warranty claim will ask for.

What standards apply to my system?

AS/NZS 5033 covers the installation of photovoltaic arrays and AS/NZS 5139 covers battery energy storage. AS/NZS 3000 (the wiring rules) applies to the electrical work throughout.

Find out what solar and battery would cost on your roof

Send us a few details and we will come back with a written quote — system size, output estimate, rebates applied, and the final price.

Request a quote Call 0494 321 664