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 CEC-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
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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 a CEC-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
  • If STCs are worth $35 each (market value varies), that’s $2,625–$3,150 off your system
  • 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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Find Your Rebate

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VIC

Solar Homes Program – Community Housing

Not-for-profit community housing providers can claim rebates on behalf of renters.

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VIC

Solar Homes Program – Panels for Rentals

Rental property owners can receive the same $1,400 rebate and loan to install solar on their investment properties.

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VIC

Solar Homes Program – Panels for Homes

Rebates up to $1,400 for installing solar panels, plus an interest-free loan repayable over 4 years.

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WA

WA Household Battery Rebate (upcoming)

WA households can access rebates of up to $1,300 (Synergy customers) or $3,800 (Horizon Power customers) for eligible battery installations, with a combined rebate of up to $5,000–$7,500 when paired with the Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program.

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WA

Solar Battery Interest-Free Loans

Eligible WA households can apply for interest-free loans of up to $10,000, repayable over 10 years, to help cover the cost of installing batteries, inverters, or solar panels (when installed with a battery).

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