Chinese solar to Australia
Mature rooftop market plus accelerating utility BESS deployment drives premium-tier procurement, especially HJT and LFP.
1.9 GW
+14%
720
Melbourne
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Importing Chinese solar into Australia: FAQ
Procurement, certification, and logistics questions answered.
QWhat is the Clean Energy Council (CEC) approval?
CEC maintains the approved product lists for modules, inverters, and batteries eligible for STC and SRES rebates. All major Chinese brands hold current approvals — verify the exact model variant before quoting.
QWhy is HJT premium-priced more popular in Australia?
High ambient temperatures and lower temperature coefficients of HJT cells deliver 4–6% more annual yield than equivalent TOPCon in northern Australia. Installers also value the lighter glass-glass form factor for residential roofs.
QHow does ChAFTA affect tariffs?
The China–Australia FTA eliminates import tariffs on solar modules, cells, and inverters. Only 10% GST applies (reclaimable for businesses).