Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00184:reg:20af
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00184
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 20AF
Character Range: 110057–112211

20AF  Regulator may declare models of inverters or photovoltaic modules ineligible
 (1) The Regulator may, in writing, declare that a model of an inverter, or a model of a photovoltaic module, is not eligible for use in the installation of small generation units for the purposes of these Regulations.
 (2) In deciding whether or not to make a declaration in relation to a model of an inverter or photovoltaic module, the Regulator must consider the following matters:
 (a) whether the model complies with the Australian standards applicable to the inverter or photovoltaic module;
 (b) whether evidence that independent testing has shown that the model complies with those standards has been provided by:
 (i) the manufacturer of the model; or
 (ii) if the model was imported into Australia—the person who imported the model;
 (c) whether the model was included in the list mentioned in paragraph 20AC(9)(a) or (10)(b) on the basis of false or misleading information;
 (d) whether the inclusion of the model in the list mentioned in paragraph 20AC(9)(a) or (10)(b) presents a risk to the integrity or creation of small‑scale technology certificates;
 (e) whether regulation 20AD has been complied with in relation to the model;
 (f) any other relevant matters.

Process before making declarations
 (3) Before making a declaration, the Regulator must:
 (a) publish the proposed declaration on the Regulator's website; and
 (b) consider any submissions made in accordance with subregulation (4) in relation to the proposed declaration.
 (4) A person who would be affected by a proposed declaration may, within 28 days after the day the Regulator publishes the proposed declaration, make a written submission to the Regulator.
 (5) Subregulations (3) and (4) do not apply in relation to a model of an inverter or photovoltaic module if the Regulator is reasonably satisfied that there is an imminent safety risk to a person or to property from the use of the model in the installation of small generation units.

Publication of declarations
 (6) If the Regulator makes a declaration, the Regulator must publish the declaration on the Regulator's website.