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Accreditation of a Power Station - Australian Government

Description

You will need this accreditation if you want your power station to participate in the Large-scare Renewable Energy Target (LRET) scheme and create renewable energy certificates.

The LRET encourages investment in the development of renewable energy power stations, like wind and solar farms. Under the LRET, large-scale generation certificates (LGCs) are a financial incentive for the generation of renewable energy from a power station.

Please be aware that the accreditation of a power station is not a licence to operate.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this accreditation, you must be a registered person.

The power station must:

  • generate electricity from an eligible renewable energy source
  • follow relevant Commonwealth, state, territory and local government planning and approval and operating requirements.

Please note, if you're not the only owner or operator for your power station, you must get approval from other owners or operators before making your application.

Duration

Ongoing

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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Fees will vary depending on your circumstances. Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Forms

Act(s) name

Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 Australian Government

Administering agency

Clean Energy Regulator

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.