Solar Panel Validation
How will SPV affect STCs?
Solar Panel Validation is a world-first scheme to verify, in real-time,
the origin of solar panels during the installation process.
When verified successfully, the Clean Energy Regulator can fast
track STC applications using verified panels.
STC applications that are not verified by SPV may take up to2 or more weeks to be approved.

SPV

Working together for
the integrity of SPV
The integrity of SPV is reliant on the cooperation ofeach of the parties involved.
The Manufacturer must upload all flash test data ofpanels coming into the AU market. This supply must be
regular and include all panels coming in.

SPV

Installer manually supplies
serial numbers of installed
solar panels

The Verification Service Provider (VSP) must ensurethat their database is up to date and available any timethe installer scans and verifies the panels.

Installer scans the serial numbers
on site using SPV app

The app must be stable and reliable and the barcode
scanner accurate.

The Installer must scan all the panel serials onsite andhave their GPS locations services turned on.

STC claim uploaded
to CER without SPVCER

CER required toaudit to mitigate
risk of nongenuine panels

App verifies solar panels
are genuine and a data packgenerated

Manufacturers
provides proofof valid serial
Solar retailer tosource proof ofvalid serials frommanufacturer

24hrs
STC claim uploaded
to CER with SPV

2+weeks
Get in touch

CER
Approves
STCs$$$

STCs Sold
Solar Retailer sell STCs

phone. 02 9086 9184 email. spv@formbay.com.au web. www.formbay.com.au
address. Level 1, 222 Clarence Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Solar Panel Validation
Formbay Solar App
The Formbay Solar app comes built-in with SPV. Installers simply scan
all their panel serials using the app and receive real time confirmation thepanels are genuine.
Panels must be scanned within a certain radiusfrom the installation address:
Commercial installs – radius set to 100m
Residential installs – radius set to 50m

Use only participating panel manufacturers.
Complete list can be found on the CER website:www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/RET/Schemeparticipants-and-industry/Solar-Panel-Validationinitiative

Formbay Trading
Formbay provides a smart web platform for the creation andmanagement of STCs, oﬀering Solar Retailers the ability to digitallysubmit their paperwork fast and eﬃciently to the Clean Energy
Regulator (CER).
Key features:
Powerful auto-validation tools
Easily assign and manage your install team
Simple to use

MacBook Pro

Digital forms available
Send Electronic Signatures
Phone support

Why I should care about SPV

Register for an account

For Solar Retailers, SPV is a new way of processing STCs. By
verifying your panels during installation, STC approvals will occur
within 24 hours with the CER*. On the other hand, STCs without SPV
may take 2 or more weeks to be approved.

Installer - Mobile app accountFormbay customers have the option to sell their STCs at the higher,approved price quicker and receive same-day payment.

Free to download and register:

Perfect for CEC accredited installers and designers tocomplete STC applications and capture on-site evidenceof your installations.

If you’re an installer and you’re not using SPV, you risk losing businessbecause STC Agents and Solar Retailers may prioritise otherinstallers that use SPV over you.
*On average, STCs are approved in 24 hours after the job is uploaded to the CER for processing,Solar Retailer - STC Trading accountwith some exceptions

Perfect for Solar Retailers to process and and sell theirSTCs.
Goto formbay.com.au to register.

Get in touchphone. 02 9086 9184 email. spv@formbay.com.au web. www.formbay.com.au
address. Level 1, 222 Clarence Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia