SPV is a solution to the industry and governments shared problem of unapproved solar panels in the Australian market. It is made up of two parts - an app for installers to use on a mobile device and a database of verified serial numbers for solar panels, received directly from manufacturers. Installers use the app to scan solar panel serial numbers, which are then checked against a database to ensure they are an approved brand. The initiative allows for all participants in the SRES supply chain including installers, retailers, manufacturers and agents to self-regulate and help protect themselves from unscrupulous parties seeking to undermine the industries integrity. Validating solar panels before they are installed is important, as it: Lets consumers know they are getting genuine brands that meet Australian standards and comes with the stated warranty Lets installers know they are installing the right panels Lowers the risk of fraud to agents Protects retailers from financial penalty and reputational damage, and Helps the Australian Government and the solar industry to uphold the integrity of the scheme and industry.

GreenDeal has developed their own SPV features within the GreenDeal Installer APP based on the CER requirement. All panel serial numbers can be scanned, recorded, verified as an approved SPV brand and GPS coordinated at time of installation, ensuring your jobs are completed safely, correctly and in a timely manner.

SPV is a solution to the industry and governments shared problem of unapproved solar panels in the Australian market. It is made up of two parts - an app for installers to use on a mobile device and a database of verified serial numbers for solar panels, received directly from manufacturers. Installers use the app to scan solar panel serial numbers, which are then checked against a database to ensure they are an approved brand.

The initiative allows for all participants in the SRES supply chain including installers, retailers, manufacturers and agents to self-regulate and help protect themselves from unscrupulous parties seeking to undermine the industries integrity.

Validating solar panels before they are installed is important, as it:

• Lets consumers know they are getting genuine brands that meet Australian standards and comes with the stated warranty
• Lets installers know they are installing the right panels
• Lowers the risk of fraud to agents
• Protects retailers from financial penalty and reputational damage, and
• Helps the Australian Government and the solar industry to uphold the integrity of the scheme and industry.