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Solar Panels for Australia: China Import Guide 2026 (CEC Approved List)

How to import Chinese solar panels into Australia in 2026 — CEC approved product list, CIF Sydney / Melbourne pricing, GST treatment and CDR for battery imports.

Chinese.Solar Editorial2026-05-1214 min read

Australia's Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved product list is the gate for STC eligibility — 99% of modules on the list are Chinese-made. Here's the sourcing playbook.

AU rooftop installs 2025

3.4 GW

small-scale

TOPCon 440W (residential) CIF Sydney

$0.132/W

May 2026

STC value (per MWh, 2026)

A$36–39

spot

CEC approval is non-negotiable for STC

Only SKUs on the CEC Approved Modules List qualify for STC (Small-scale Technology Certificates) — the rebate that pays 20–35% of a residential system. Ask the Chinese supplier for the exact SKU name matching the CEC listing. Renewal is annual and delisting is common.

Frequently asked questions

QIs there any anti-dumping duty on Chinese modules in Australia?

No — the 2015 Anti-Dumping Commission investigation found no dumping. Modules import at 0% duty with 10% GST on landed value.

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