You will need to comply with the following standards if you intend to design or install a solar (photovoltaic) system. A solar (photovoltaic) system is a unit that converts energy from sunlight into electrical energy. A renewable energy certificate will only be given where a written statement is provided by the installer of the unit that the installation complies with the following standards. The standards include:
- AS / NZS 5033:2021 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays
- AS / NZS 5139:2019 Electrical Installations - Safety of Battery Systems for use with Power Conversion Equipment
- AS / NZS 4509.1:2009 Stand-alone Power Systems - Safety and Installation
- AS / NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations
- AS / NZS 4777.1:2016 Grid Connection of Energy Systems via Inverters Installation Requirements
- AS / NZS 5139:2019 Electrical installations - Safety of Battery Systems for use with Power Conversion Equipment
- AS / NZS 1170.2:2021 Structural Design Actions - Wind Actions
- AS 1768:2021 Lightning Protection.
