Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00184:reg:20ad
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00184
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 20AD
Character Range: 106219–107977

20AD  Provision of serial numbers for inverters and photovoltaic modules
 (1) For the purposes of subregulations 20AC(2B) and (2C), the responsible person for an inverter or photovoltaic module used in the installation of a small generation unit must give the serial number for the inverter or photovoltaic module to:
 (a) a person in relation to whom a nomination is in effect under subregulation (2) of this regulation; or
 (b) if no nomination is in effect under subregulation (2) of this regulation—the Regulator.
Note: The responsible person may commit an offence if the person provides false or misleading information or documents (see sections 137.1 and 137.2 of the Criminal Code).
 (2) The Regulator may, in writing, nominate a person for the purposes of paragraph (1)(a) if the Regulator is reasonably satisfied that the person:
 (a) will, if nominated, receive, store and disseminate serial numbers for inverters and photovoltaic modules to facilitate the creation of certificates in relation to small generation units in accordance with the Act and these Regulations; and
 (b) has, or will have, appropriate arrangements for receiving, storing and disseminating the serial numbers.
 (3) If the Regulator nominates a person under subregulation (2), the Regulator must publish the person's contact details on the Regulator's website.
 (4) In this regulation:
responsible person, for an inverter or photovoltaic module used in the installation of a small generation unit, means:
 (a) if the inverter or photovoltaic module was not imported into Australia—the manufacturer of the inverter or photovoltaic module; or
 (b) if the inverter or photovoltaic module was imported into Australia—the person who imported the inverter or photovoltaic module.