What Is the Clean Energy Council?
The Clean Energy Council is the governing body for Australia’s renewable energy industry. It works with governments, industry leaders, and consumers to set national standards and policies for solar, wind, battery storage, and energy efficiency.
When you see a product or installer approved by the CEC, you know it meets strict safety, quality, and performance standards.
Approved Solar Products
We only use CEC-approved solar panels, inverters, and batteries, ensuring:
- High-quality, reliable system components
- Compliance with local and national regulations
- Access to financial incentives and warranty support
You can find our key product partners (like Jinko, LONGi, Risen, Sungrow, GoodWe, and Solax) on the official CEC approved product list.
Clean Energy Council Solar Retailer Code of Conduct (Now New Energy Tech Consumer Code)
While this initiative has evolved into the New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC), its mission remains the same: protect consumers and promote ethical solar sales and service practices.
Astra Solar supports this mission by:
- Providing honest, clear advice
- Offering transparent quotes
- Avoiding high-pressure sales tactics
Accredited Solar Installers
All Astra Solar systems are installed by SAA-accredited professionals. That means your system:
- Meets strict Australian standards
- Is eligible for government rebates
- Will be safely and correctly installed
We only work with trained and certified technicians to ensure your system performs as it should—for the long term.
Government Solar Rebates & STCs
CEC programs help unlock financial incentives like:
- Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) — which reduce the upfront cost of solar systems.
- State-based rebates and subsidies — including interest-free loans and additional discounts.
Our team will guide you through the eligibility process and take care of the paperwork so you can start saving sooner.
Why It Matters
Choosing a solar provider that works with CEC-approved installers and products means:
- Better system performance
- Eligibility for financial incentives
- Trusted after-sales support
- Greater long-term savings and safety
Australia Wide
Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs)
STCs are part of a federal government incentive designed to make solar power systems more affordable for Australian homes and businesses. When you install an eligible solar system, you earn STCs based on how much electricity your system is expected to generate over the next 10 years.
These certificates can then be traded or sold, and most solar providers (like Astra Solar) will offer to apply the value of your STCs as an upfront discount—reducing your out-of-pocket cost.
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Australia-wide federal incentive- Reduces the upfront cost of solar panel systems under 100kW
- Value depends on system size, location, and market price of STCs
- Only available if your system uses CEC-approved products and is installed by an SAA-accredited installer
- Astra Solar customers qualify for STCs—we handle the paperwork for you.
Example of STC Savings
1. You install a solar system under 100kW (typical for homes and small businesses).
2. The system is expected to produce clean energy for 10 years.
3. You’re awarded a number of STCs based on:
- System size (kW)
- Your installation location (climate zone)
- The “deeming period” (how many years are left until 2030)
4. The STCs are sold or traded, and their value fluctuates with market demand.
5. Most customers let Astra Solar handle the STC paperwork and deduct the value from the system cost.
- How STCs Work
- Let’s say you install a 6.6kW solar system in Melbourne:
- You might be eligible for around 75–90 STCs
- Small-scale technology certificates are created when your system is installed and are applied as a point-of-sale discount by your installer. The number of certificates depends on your system size and location, and their value moves with the market — so we calculate yours on the day and date-stamp it.
- Astra Solar applies this discount upfront, so you pay less from day one
The Sooner You Install Solar, The Greater The Rebate.
STCs are a key part of why solar is so affordable in Australia right now. At Astra Solar, we:
- Help you maximise your STC rebate
- Handle all the admin
- Pass on the full value as an upfront discount
You save thousands—without lifting a finger.
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NSW Home Energy Saver Loan
Zero-interest loans of up to $15,000, repayable over up to 10 years, to help NSW households install rooftop solar, a home battery and other energy upgrades. 📌 You may be eligible if your combined taxable household income is $210,000 or less, you own the property, and the home is in NSW. It is open to owner-occupiers and landlords. 📌 Covers rooftop solar, home battery storage, heat pump hot water, reverse cycle air conditioning, switchboard upgrades and more. 📌 Loans must be arranged through an approved Finance Provider and installed by a New Energy Tech Consumer Code approved supplier. Astra Solar is an NETCC Approved Seller and works with Brighte on this program. 📌 Not available for social or community housing, or short-stay rental accommodation. A property can receive up to $15,000 in total under the scheme. 📌 A separate discount of up to $4,000 is expected later in 2026 for households earning up to $80,000 or holding an eligible concession card. If you may qualify for both, apply for the discount first. Eligibility is assessed by the NSW Government and the Finance Provider, not by Astra Solar. Details current as at 22 August 2026 — see energy.nsw.gov.au for the latest.
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Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES)
Get upfront discounts on solar panel systems and solar hot water systems. The value depends on your system size and location. 📌 Applied at point of sale by Astra Solar.
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Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Up to ~30% off battery system costs (5–100kWh). The discount is set on a published schedule and reduces on 1 January 2027. 📌Includes eligible hybrid or retrofit home battery systems.
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