Selling Solar Power: Do You Need a Licence?
Across Australia, states and territories have specific requirements around who can engage in the sale and contracting of solar
Selling solar isn't as simple as just quoting a price and signing a contract. Across Australia, states and territories have specific requirements around who can engage in the sale and contracting of solar systems. These laws aim to protect consumers and ensure electrical work is carried out by qualified, insured professionals.
A Sole Trader must have an ECL in the name of the Sole Trader. In South Australia, you cannot sell solar without an SA Electrical Contractors Licence (Or Builders Licence with Solar Endorsement). The ECL or Builders Licence must be in the name of the entity that is selling the systems and not just in the name of an employee or subcontractor.
When solar panels generate electricity, excess power is usually exported to the grid. Homeowners receive feed-in tariffs from their energy retailer, but these payments are often lower than retail electricity rates. That's where selling solar power in Australia directly to neighbours becomes appealing.
When it comes to selling electricity back to the grid in Australia, one of the key factors to consider is the solar feed-in tariff rate. This rate is the amount you will receive for every kilowatt hour (kWh) of excess solar energy that you export to the grid.
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