Creating small-scale technology certificates

Make sure you complete the following steps before creating small-scale technology certificates:

check that small-scale system is eligible for certificates and classified as completely installed
confirm you are the owner of the eligible system installed, or you have been correctly assigned the right to create certificates by the owner of the system
complete and sign all documentation required to create certificates
select the relevant deeming period for the system
calculate the correct amount of certificates the system is entitled to by using either the small generation unit calculator or solar water heater calculator
have a 'registered person' 'registered agent' account in the renewable energy certificate registry (REC Registry), and
create the certificates within 12 months of the installation date.

To find more information about how postcode zones are used to calculate small-scale certificates, see the documentasset:Postcode zone ratings and postcode zones for solar photovoltaic systems and heat pumps documentasset:Postcode zones for solar water heaters

See the REC Registry demonstration videos and guide for validating and registering small-scale technology certificates in the REC Registry.

Changes to solar postcode zones

Changes take effect from 1 January 2020 that affect the number of certificates for eligible solar PV, air source heat pump and solar water heater system in some locations.

For more information see Changes to solar postcode zones.

Over or under crediting of certificates

See the Clean Energy Regulator's approach to dealing with over and under crediting of certificates or units in the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.