Application to include or modify solar water heater models into the Register of solar water heaters

The Clean Energy Regulator regularly updates the Register of solar water heaters that lists all solar water heaters and heap pump water heater models eligible to have small-scale technology certificates (STCs) created for them.

The below documents are used when applying to have a solar water heater or heat pump water heater added to the Register of solar water heaters. For information about the application process, visit the Manufacturer's page.

Application forms - Parts A, B, C and D

The below forms are for applications for a solar water heater/s or heat pump/s to be added to the Register of solar water heaters in Version 14.

Parts A, B and D

Part C

Technical details spreadsheet and template deck files

These files should be used in the calculation of the small-scale technology certificates (STCs) eligibility of solar water heaters (SWHs) using the STC Methodology. The Clean Energy Regulator may request copies of these files to support your application to list a SWH on the Register of solar water heaters.

Technical details spreadsheet

This spreadsheet must be provided to the Clean Energy  Regulator with the technical details of each model selected for audit. To assist in your application the Clean Energy Regulator strongly recommends you prepare this spreadsheet before you submit an application.

Template deck files

The zip file below contains template deck files for TRNSYS Version 15. These files must be used as the basis of the TRNSYS modelling for the STC methodology. 

Please note that the template deck files have been modified following the conclusion on version 10.

The following files are included:

  • Integral external heat pump deck
  • Pumped circulation electric boost deck
  • Pumped circulation instant gas boost deck
  • Separate heat pump deck
  • Thermosyphon electric deck
  • Thermosyphon gas deck
  • All include files
  • All weather files

Do not edit the 'include' files or 'weather' files.

Example deck files for TRNSYS Version 16 are currently being developed. If you cannot use the above templates please email swh@cleanenergyregulator.gov.au

Archived template deck files

Date last updated: 03 May 2012