Power up your Solar incentives in NSW with Batteries

 

Increase your returns with PRC incentives from
your solar batteries installations in NSW

New battery incentives available from 1 November 2024 

Under the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme, installers who are either installing new batteries or connecting existing batteries to a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) may be eligible to create PRCs

We are now 
accredited for NSW Battery incentives

For nearly two decades, we’ve helped solar installers unlock significant financial incentives. With the new NSW battery accreditation, even greater opportunities are now available to expand your business and maximise returns.

Ready to claim battery incentives from the jump?

Estimated Returns:

Scenario 2 - 13.5 kWh battery

Battery Capacity (kWh) - 13.5

For New Battery Installations:

PRCs: 1077

Estimated return - $2,369.40

New Battery Installations connected to a VPP:

PRCs: 1240

Estimated return - $2,728.00

Scenario 4 - 28.0 kWh battery

Battery Capacity (kWh) - 28.0

For New Battery Installations:

PRCs: 2235

Estimated return - $4,917.00

New Battery Installations connected to a VPP:

PRCs: 2574

Estimated return - $5,662.80

Scenario 3 - 9.6 kWh battery

Battery Capacity (kWh) - 9.6

For New Battery Installations:

PRCs: 766

Estimated return - $1,5685.20

New Battery Installations connected to a VPP:

PRCs: 882

Estimated return - $1,940.40

Scenario 1 - 10.0 kWh battery

Battery Capacity (kWh) - 10.0

For New Battery Installations:

PRCs: 798

Estimated return - $1,755.60

New Battery Installations connected to a VPP:

PRCs: 919

Estimated return - $2,021.80

Assuming Metro Sydney (1.04 Network Factor)

The returns provided are estimates and are subject to change on a daily basis. It is not guaranteed that you will receive the estimated price at the time of your transaction. Please consult with our team for more details.

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Batteries and PV: a match made in solar heaven

 

Why us?

Reliable People

Ready from day one and reliable in processing and compliance

Experience in complex creation scenarios

Reliable System

We are flexible – you can create just PRCs, or PRC and STC with us! We accommodate your needs

Mistake-free process - speeds up when working with an install team

Reliable Business

17 years of experience in diverse incentive schemes

Fast payment to clients paid on time every time

Eligibility Requirements
Location, Installation Type, Battery Criteria

Starting 1 November 2024, Accredited Certificate Providers (companies like us) will be able to partner with installers to create incentives for batteries. Eligibility depends on three factors:

Location

Home

Small Business

Installation Type

New battery installation

New battery installation connected to a VPP

Battery Criteria (for new installations)

2-28kWh capacity

Battery is on the CEC registered products list

Must have an existing solar system, or have solar installed concurrently with the battery

An alternative incentive option might be available if an existing battery with at least 6 years left on the warranty is connected to a VPP.

10-year minimum warranty (guaranteeing retention of a minimum of 70% of useable capacity)

The customer has paid a minimum of $200

Registered on the DER register

A smoke alarm must be installed near the battery

Compliance, Requirements and Evidence

Documents

  • Battery Declaration

  • Photographic Evidence

  • Annotated Map

  • Battery Risk Assessment

  • Battery Signage

  • Swicthboard Evidence

General Requirements

    1. Nomination Form

    2. Signed by OES on or before installation date

    3. Fact sheet attached to either Proposal or Nomination Form

    1. Clearly shows the NMI

    2. Contains full site address and account holder's name

    3. Demonstrates annual energy consumption below upper consumption threshold - small business site only

  • Tax Invoice clearly shows:

    1. The amount paid for the implementation (must be greater than $200 + GST)

    2. The Name and ABN of the purchaser (if applicable)

    3. The make and model of the installed system

    4. The date of purchase

    Payment Evidence clearly shows:

    1. The amount paid for the implementation

    2. When the payment was made

    3. Who made the payment

  • The document must clearly show the calculation of peak reduction certificates, and the data inputs and factors applied as required for the relevant activity

Pre-Installation Requirements

  • Geo-tagged photographs showing

    1. The exterior of the building

    2. Existing Solar PV system

    3. Switchboard prior to installation, demonstrating no battery is connected (and Solar PV is installed)

Post-Installation Requirements

  • Declaration:

    1. Be completed and signed by the qualified license holder that performs or supervises the installation

    2. Be co-signed by the customer

    AS5139 Compliance Evidence Checklist must be completed and attached to the claim file

    Geo-tagged photographs showing

    1. The installed system in situ after the installation has been completed,

    2. Close-up photo of the installed system compliance plate, showing the make and model number

    3. Three photographs of the installer(s) (selfie) at job set-up, mid-installation and testing/compliance

    4. If installed indoors, a photo showing the location of a compliant smoke alarm in the vicinity of the installed battery

  • Copy of the confirmation email from AEMO certifying the battery has been registered.

    This document must contain;

    1. NMI

    2. Make and model of the battery

Equipment and Installer Requirements

  • The BESS must be on the CEC Approved Battery List with a listed usable battery capacity between 2.0kWh and 28.0kWh.

    In addition, a datasheet/fact sheet published by the manufacturer must be obtained demonstrating internet connectivity and ability to be controllable by a Demand Response Aggregator. Finally, a copy of the warranty document must be produced showing:

    1. A warranty period of at least 10 years, and at the conclusion of that 10-year period, it must be guaranteed for at least 70% of the Usable Capacity

    2. Defined normal use conditions, being no less than an ambient temperature range of negative 10°C to 50°C and a warranted throughput of 3.65MWh per kWh of Usable Battery Capacity.

  • Installer is an Authorised Representative;

    1. Completed NCBA's BESS1 Training Module

    2. Active SAA Accreditation, Electrical License and other required qualifications

      3.Certificate of currency and Relationship Agreement in date

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Meet the Team

  • Tiana Bergmans

    OPERATIONS TEAM LEADER - SOLAR

    Tiana leads the Geo client services team, supporting clients with claims and speedy payments for water heating upgrades and solar installations.

    With a Master of Environment (specialising in governance, policy and regulation) under her belt, Tiana is passionate about helping others access sustainability initiatives and improving environmental outcomes.

  • Adam Bertino

    GENERAL MANAGER - COMMERCIAL

    Adam has been at NCBA since 2016, working across all areas of the business including Commercial Lighting, Public Lighting and Renewable Energy certificate creation. Adam is fully versed in the state and national legislation regarding energy efficiency schemes, ensuring all avenues are considered to maximise the available returns.

  • Madalen Todd

    OPERATIONS TEAM LEADER

    BBus (Marketing and Finance)

    Madalen Joined NCBA in 2021 as a compliance officer and site inspector. She now manages the day to day operations of the CSO team across a range of activities. Madalen ensures compliance requirements for the energy efficiency schemes are met by the team and customers receive the best service and outcomes on their projects.

  • Owen Ryan

    CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER - SOLAR

    Owen has been involved in STCs and LGCs for over 8 years. He was instrumental in the development of GET’s Power Stations portfolio (which now consists of over 400 sites) and is an expert in large scale and commercial solar accreditations.

  • Carol Castro

    GENERAL MANAGER - OPERATIONS

    M Bus, BBus, BAcc

    Carolina began working at NCBA in 2017. Since then and with her experience of more than ten years oriented towards business and process risk analysis, she manages the audits and assists businesses to access the maximum financial benefits of the Australian energy efficiency schemes whilst ensuring compliance with the applicable regulations.

What else?

  • To be considered an authorised installer, you must first complete the online Battery Training Module and sign our Relationship Agreement. All installers will need to demonstrate accreditation from SAA and provide copies of an unrestricted electrical license (and other relevant qualifications such as Home Building Compensation (HBC) for works exceeding $20,000)

  • Accredited Certificate Providers (ACP) are companies like us. We make sure that installers collect the evidence/documents required to claim certificates. Then, it's our job to make sure our clients, the installers get paid for their installs.

  • We are a company who have been working with different certificate schemes for almost 2 decades with long-lasting relationship with clients.

  • Yes. Green Energy Trading will be able to create PRCs for all eligible battery installations. We'll do it through our sister company, National Carbon Bank of Australia, but this will work on the back end. If you are an existing client, your process will be similar to what you are already used to.

  • Similar to other schemes, you'll need to provide evidence such as documents and photos.

    Our platform Geo will allow you to seamlessly gather all evidence for Solar PV STCs and Battery PRCs, enabling fast and reliable payments for both certificate types.

  • Yes.

  • It will depend on the battery size and if the battery is connected to a VPP or not. You can check by clicking in the button below.

  • PRCs will not reduce year on year, the deemed lifetime will stay at 15 years unless there are rule changes.

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