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No. It is a requirement under section 191 of the Electrical Safety Regulation that an electrical product being sold in Queensland must be compliant with the relevant safety standards for the product when manufactured or imported. In Queensland it is a requirement that the manufacturer only sell AS/NZS 4777.2.2020 compliant inverters from 18 December 2021. Therefore, from 18 December 2021, any firmware updates to AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 must be completed prior to sale.
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Yes, AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 inverters are already being listed on our Electrical Partners Portal.
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No. Inverters compliant with AS/NZS 4777.2 2015 are no longer accepted for new applications with Energex.
Applications can continue to be submitted where the inverters are compliant with AS/NZS 4777.2 2020.
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An inverter compliant with an earlier version of AS/NSZ 4777.2 can be replaced under warranty where:
- The replacement inverter is the same make and model (like-for-like).
- The replacement is for warranty purposes.
- The inverter is set up to comply with the existing connection agreement.
Applications are required for warranty replacements. Where the above requirements are not met, an AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 inverter compliant with the latest standards will be required.
Installers are required to submit a connect application and receive approval for all replacement inverters, including warranty replacements, prior to connection.
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We use the listing from the Clean Energy Council to populate the inverters listed in our Customer Self Service Portal. The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has added the suffix “(AS4777-2 2020)” to the model numbers for inverters to distinguish between 2015 and 2020 compliant inverters. Please select an AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 compliant inverter from the list in the Customer Self Service Portal when you are submitting your application. The inverters are also listed on the Clean Energy Council website however, for newly listed inverters, you may need to wait a few days for the list to be updated on our Customer Self Service Portals.
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Only AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 compliant inverters installed from the 18 December 2021 will be eligible to receive LGCs. For more information see the Clean Energy Regulator website.
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Only AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 compliant inverters installed from the 18 December 2021 will be eligible to receive STCs. If you are wanting to claim STCs under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) for a AS/NZS 4777.2:2015 compliant inverter, it will need to be installed prior to 18 December 2021. For more information see the Clean Energy Regulator website.
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You would need to apply for a new connection agreement and ensure that the entire system complies with the latest applicable connection standard. Once you have received a new connection agreement and the site is compliant with all other requirements, the solar installer is able to upgrade your firmware.
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Yes. You can install a 2015 compliant inverter from 18 December 2021 where the following criteria are met:
- You have a valid connection agreement to the electricity distribution network in place for a 2015 compliant inverter; and
- The inverter being installed was made in, or imported into Australia before 18 December 2021; and
- The installation occurs within the terms of the connection agreement, including the timeframes.
It is important to note however, that if you install a 2015 compliant inverter from 18 December 2021 that you will not be eligible for STCs or LGCs for this system. For more information see the Clean Energy Regulator website.
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See the below table for the key dates associated with applying for a connection agreement, installing or submitting and EWR for a AS/NZS 4777.2:2015 inverter.
Application for connection agreement | Installation | Submit EWR | ||
MSO | Negotiated | |||
Previously | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
11 December 2021 | No | No | Yes | Yes |
18 December 2021 | No | No | No 1 | No 1 |
Note 1 – The installation of AS/NZS 4777.2:2015 inverters are permissible on and after the 18 December 2021 for customers with valid connection agreements only. A customer needs to have accepted an offer made prior to 18 December 2021 and installation and submission of EWR shall meet the timeframes in the relevant connection agreement. Additionally, the inverter being installed must have been made in, or imported into Australia before 18 December 2021. These installations are not eligible for STCs or LGCs, for more information see Clean Energy Regulator website.
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