What photo evidence does the CER require for solar battery installations in 2026?

From 1 March 2026, the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) requires clear photographic evidence for every solar battery installation claiming STCs under SRES. Required photos include: (1) the meter box showing a green ES label with UN3480 designation below it, (2) the switchboard showing a MULTIPLE MODE warning label and shutdown procedure label, (3) the battery installation showing required hazard signs (toxic fumes, battery explosion, arc flash), and (4) an installer selfie at the worksite. Photos must be geotagged and timestamped.

What is the ES label requirement for solar battery meter box compliance in Australia?

The ES label (Energy Storage label) must be a green circle affixed to or near the meter box. It must contain the letters 'ES' and have the UN3480 (Lithium Ion Battery) designation text displayed below the ES lettering. This is required under AS/NZS 5139 and CER photo evidence guidelines effective March 2026.

How do I pass a CER solar compliance audit?

To pass a CER solar compliance audit, ensure you have clear photos showing: correct ES and PV labels on the meter box, MULTIPLE MODE warning label and shutdown procedure label on the switchboard, required hazard signs near the battery system, and a clear installer selfie at the worksite. All photos must be geotagged and timestamped at time of installation. SolarLens AI™ can check your photos instantly before submission.

What Australian standards apply to solar battery installations?

Solar battery installations in Australia must comply with: AS/NZS 5139 (Safety requirements for battery systems for use with power conversion equipment), AS/NZS 5033 (Safety requirements for PV arrays), AS/NZS 4777.1 (Grid connection of energy systems via inverters), and AS 3000 (Wiring rules). Clean Energy Regulator (CER) photo evidence guidelines effective March 2026 also require specific photographic documentation.

Can I use AI to check my solar installation photos for CER compliance?

Yes. SolarLens AI™ uses Google Gemini AI to automatically analyse solar installation photos and verify them against CER 2026 photo evidence guidelines and AS/NZS standards. It detects ES labels, UN numbers, warning signs, hazard symbols, and produces a PASS/FAIL/WARNING verdict with detailed reasoning in under 30 seconds. See an example check at www.solarlensai.com/#demo.

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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 13 November 2026SolarLens AI™

At SolarLens AI™, we take your privacy and the security of your data seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1What Information We Collect

Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, and company name when you fill out our contact/enquiry form.
Installation Photos: When the compliance-checking service is enabled, images of meter boxes, switchboards, and batteries submitted for checking. The current site runs no checking service and collects no photos.
Usage Data: When the compliance-checking service is enabled, IP addresses, basic browser information, and timestamps to prevent abuse (e.g., trial rate-limiting) and monitor system health. The current static site collects none of these itself; our host keeps standard access logs.

2How We Use Your Information

To Provide the Service: When the compliance-checking service is enabled, we process submitted photos using our AI engine to generate compliance reports.
To Communicate: We use your contact details to respond to your enquiries.
For Analytics & Auditing: We keep records of AI compliance results to improve our system accuracy and debug errors.

3Third-Party Data Processors

We do not sell your data. We use trusted third-party cloud providers to run our service:

Google Gemini (AI Engine): When the compliance-checking service is enabled, images are securely transmitted to Google's API for visual analysis. (Note: Google's enterprise API terms state that your data is NOT used to train their public AI models).
Vercel (Hosting): The website is served as a static site. No application database is currently operated; enquiries sent through the contact form travel as ordinary email from your own mail client.

4Privacy of Homeowners

Installation photos occasionally capture residential details. As the installer, you are responsible for ensuring you have the right to photograph and process images of the site. We strongly recommend ensuring photos focus strictly on the electrical equipment and avoid capturing people, house numbers, or unrelated personal property.

5Data Retention & Deletion

Enquiries you email us are kept in our mailbox for operational purposes. If you wish to have your data permanently deleted, please contact us at contact@solarlensai.com, and we will process your request within 30 days.