20ADProvision of serial numbers for inverters, batteries and photovoltaic modules

#### 20AD Provision of serial numbers for inverters, batteries and photovoltaic modules Inverters and photovoltaic modules (1) For the purposes of subregulations 20AC(2B) and (2C), the responsible person for an inverter or photovoltaic module used in the installation of a small generation unit must give the serial number for the inverter or photovoltaic module to: (a) a person in relation to whom a nomination is in effect under subregulation (2) of this regulation; or (b) if no nomination is in effect under subregulation (2) of this regulation—the Regulator. > Note: The responsible person may commit an offence if the person provides false or misleading information or documents (see sections 137.1 and 137.2 of the Criminal Code). Batteries and inverters used in installation of batteries (1A) For the purposes of subregulation 20ACA(7) and paragraph 20ACA(8)(a), the responsible person for a battery connected (solar PV) small generation unit, or an inverter used in the installation of such a battery, must give the serial number for the battery or inverter to: (a) a person in relation to whom a nomination is in effect under subregulation (2) of this regulation; or (b) if no nomination is in effect under subregulation (2) of this regulation—the Regulator. > Note: The responsible person may commit an offence if the person provides false or misleading information or documents (see sections 137.1 and 137.2 of the Criminal Code). (2) The Regulator may, in writing, nominate a person for the purposes of paragraphs (1)(a) and (1A)(a) if the Regulator is reasonably satisfied that the person: (a) will, if nominated, receive, store and disseminate serial numbers for inverters, batteries and photovoltaic modules to facilitate the creation of certificates in relation to small generation units in accordance with the Act and these Regulations; and (b) has, or will have, appropriate arrangements for receiving, storing and disseminating the serial numbers. (3) If the Regulator nominates a person under subregulation (2), the Regulator must publish the person’s contact details on the Regulator’s website. (4) In this regulation: > responsible person, for an inverter, battery or photovoltaic module, means: (a) if the inverter, battery or photovoltaic module was not imported into Australia—the manufacturer of the inverter, battery or photovoltaic module; or (b) if the inverter, battery or photovoltaic module was imported into Australia—the person who imported the inverter, battery or photovoltaic module.