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What is the Renewable Energy Target (RET)?

The Renewable Energy Target is an Australian government scheme that supports renewable energy generation through small-scale and large-scale renewable energy pathways. It is administered by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) and is scheduled to end in 2030, after which it will no longer accept new projects or issue new certificates.

What certificate types operate under the Renewable Energy Target scheme?

The scheme operates through two primary certificate types: Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs), used for small-scale renewable energy systems including eligible solar PV and battery systems under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, and Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs), used for large-scale renewable energy systems under the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET).

Are STCs and LGCs interchangeable?

No. STCs and LGCs should not be treated as interchangeable incentives, as each has different eligibility, creation and use rules that must be verified for the specific project.

What articles or news items does Northmore Gordon's Renewable Energy Target (RET) tag page list?

The page lists three items: 'Australia's 2030 Renewable Energy Target: What it means for your business' (February 12, 2025), 'A review of the RET review panel…..' (June 5, 2014), and 'AGL kicks off the age of large solar' (August 1, 2013).

What change to solar PV eligibility has CER announced under the RET scheme?

As of 15 September 2026, CER reports an announced expansion of solar PV eligibility from 100 kW to 1 MW, intended for installations from 1 October 2026, subject to regulations being made. Proposed systems should confirm enacted requirements applicable to their actual installation date.

How does the Renewable Electricity Guarantee of Origin (REGO) scheme relate to the RET?

REGO is a separate scheme from the Renewable Energy Target. A facility may participate in both REGO and LRET, but cannot create REGOs and LGCs for the same electricity generation, and this restriction also applies to I-RECs for that generation.

What factors determine eligibility for STCs and LGCs under CER guidance?

CER's eligibility guidance distinguishes eligibility based on technology type, system capacity, output profile, installation or commissioning date, and changes to existing systems.

What contact numbers does Northmore Gordon provide on this page?

Northmore Gordon lists 1300 854 561 for Advisory and 1300 878 500 for Certificates in Australia, and +65 6690 2480 for Singapore.

Where are Northmore Gordon's offices located according to this page?

Northmore Gordon has offices at Suite 1, Level 4, 607 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia, and at 1 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089109.

What other government schemes does Northmore Gordon reference alongside the Renewable Energy Target?

The page references the Emissions Reduction Fund, the Energy Savings Scheme, the Renewable Energy Target, and Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) as government schemes.

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