In Victoria, the regulations for solar installations are largely consistent with those across Australia. Installers must be accredited for Off Grid Solar System Victoria installations and design. However, one specific requirement in Victoria is the Certificate of Electrical Safety (CES). Every solar system must be inspected by an electrical inspector, and a CES must be obtained before the system can be activated. This requirement is unique to Victoria. In practice, the rule that a system can only be turned on after inspection is often not adhered to, especially for off-grid systems. Since people relying on off-grid power cannot afford to wait for an inspector, who may be two weeks away, these systems are usually turned on immediately after installation. Click Here
