Register of solar water heaters
As required by the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001, the Register of solar water heaters contains information about each solar water heater (SWH) model for which RECs may be created. The number of RECs a particular solar water heater model is entitled to create will depend on its installation date and geographic location.
The Register contains the following details about each model:
- Brand and Model name - the model names used in the Register are typically the manufacturing/engineering model names, which often differ from the commonly used marketing model name. If you are unable to find a particular model in the Register, it may be best to contact the manufacturer or retailer of the SWH to find out whether the model is listed in the Register and the exact model name used;
- Number of RECs that may be created in each zone - the Regulator has determined four installation zones in Australia based on climate and solar radiation levels. Each zone is defined by reference to the postcodes contained within it - the ranges of postcodes and their corresponding zones are listed in the Postcode Zone Table for solar water heaters; and
- Installation periods in which RECs may be created - RECs may only be created for a SWH if it is installed between, or on, the 'Eligible From' and 'Eligible To' dates listed for the particular model in the Register.
The Register of solar water heaters has been divided into two lists based on tank size: those models with a capacity of up to and including 700L, which typically includes domestic models; and those models with a capacity of more than 700L, which typically includes commercial models. Download both of these lists, as well as the Postcode Zone Table for solar water heaters.
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