en.Wedoany.com Reported - Solar Victoria has released the eighth edition of its Market Notice, which will take effect on July 1, 2026. This update continues to support the Solar Homes Program and strengthens oversight through stricter access requirements for installers and retailers, aiming to uphold safety, quality, and consumer protection. According to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, the new edition is also accompanied by compliance measures and industry obligations.
Previous versions of the Market Notice have introduced a range of measures, including safety work requirements for installers, enhanced eligibility checks, mandatory documentation, a ban on telemarketing and door-to-door sales, and requirements for integrating solar photovoltaic systems and batteries into the grid. The department stated that these measures have increased industry accountability, expanded the scope of compliance audits, and improved installation quality in the market. Earlier regulatory updates also strengthened product standards and retailer responsibilities, helping to reduce poor industry practices and enhance consistency among suppliers.
The Solar Homes Program currently supports approximately 7,000 jobs and plays a role in Victoria's clean energy transition as well as the development of industry skills and employment opportunities. According to the department, the program is considered to have the best safety record for solar installations in Australia. Independent audits have found that the proportion of installations recorded as unsafe has dropped from 3.2% in 2018-19 to an average of 0.2% over the past 12 months. This decline reflects the impact of the Solar Homes Assurance Framework in improving industry safety outcomes. The eighth edition of the Market Notice aims to continue supporting safety, quality, and integrity across the industry while delivering outcomes for households, industry participants, and Victoria's broader clean energy goals.
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