Which rules apply?
Solar Victoria's 2026–27 Notice took effect on 1 July 2026 for its Solar Homes and Solar for Apartments programs. It requires eligible solar PV inverters to appear on the Solar Victoria and Clean Energy Council lists. It also requires the inverter and any in-scope connectable device needed for the system to comply with the Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025.
The national rules started on 4 March 2026. Home Affairs says the product's manufacture date and scope matter; products made before that date are treated differently. Confirm the specific device with the manufacturer or supplier rather than assuming every accessory is covered.
What should procurement request?
- Confirm the exact brand and model on the current Solar Victoria inverter list and the applicable CEC list; keep the date checked.
- For each in-scope device, obtain the supplier's statement of compliance and the manufacturer's published security-reporting route and support end date.
- Give the installer the applicable connection conditions. Commissioning settings and emergency backstop still need qualified on-site verification.
Example: a proposed inverter changes before install
Illustrative job: a quoted inverter is replaced with a different model. Before approving the substitution, recheck the replacement's current program listing, request its relevant device-security evidence and update the quoted equipment. Hand the final model and network conditions to the installer for commissioning.
| Decision | Owner's check |
|---|---|
| Model substitution | Current lists and supplier evidence |
| Job handover | Exact installed model and connection offer |
| Completion | Installer-verified settings and records |
What ArcSolar does not certify
ArcSolar documents a product catalogue with model, specifications, warranty and technical documents, plus work orders and field evidence. These records help the team assign and revisit checks; they are not a live approved-product feed, a cybersecurity certification or proof that an inverter was correctly commissioned. Recheck official lists when the offer or equipment changes.
Put the check into a real handover
Take one proposed model and its supplier pack into an ArcSolar demo. Show who owns the unresolved evidence before a quote is issued and what the field team receives before the visit.
Sources and review (6)
Published by ArcSolar. Examples are illustrative; product details come from the sources below. Editorial standards.
- Solar Victoria Notice to Market 2026–27 overview — Solar Victoria; checked 8 October 2026.
- Solar Victoria solar PV inverter requirements — Solar Victoria; checked 8 October 2026.
- Solar Victoria current product lists — Solar Victoria; checked 8 October 2026.
- Security standards for smart devices — Department of Home Affairs; checked 8 October 2026.
- ArcSolar product catalogue documentation — ArcSolar Documentation; checked 8 October 2026.
- ArcSolar field operations documentation — ArcSolar Documentation; checked 8 October 2026.