VEU C&I Solar Activity 47 Example Installation Scenarios
VEU FAQS published 6 November 2025
Scenario 1 – Solar systems above 200 kW
Description: A customer wants to install a system greater than 200 kW and claim VEECs for 200 kW of the system using the C&I solar deemed activity.
The customer is not eligible to claim VEECs for 200 kW of the system, as the capacity stated on the DNSP negotiated connection contract is above 200 kW.
It is recommended the site undertakes the VEU M&V method for solar systems above 200 kW.
Scenario 2 – Undertaking the C&I solar activity (Part 47) and M&V for the same 30 to 200 kW system
Description: A customer wants to claim upfront VEECs under the C&I solar deemed activity by installing a 200 kW solar system, and 'top-up' incentives by undertaking an M&V activity for the same system.
The customer is not eligible to claim VEECs under both the C&I solar activity and M&V method. Systems that are 30 to 200 kW can be installed under either the C&I solar activity or the M&V method. The same system cannot undertake both methods.
Scenario 3 – Installing an initial 200 kW system and undertaking M&V for future installations
Description: A customer wants to install a solar system greater than 200 kW in two stages. For example, claim 1 x 200 kW system first under the C&I solar activity and claim the additional system capacity (for instance 500 kW) under the M&V method.
The customer is eligible provided the negotiation connection contract for the C&I solar activity does not exceed 200 kW. Systems can undertake the M&V method for additional capacity. Note – the entire energy savings from the 200 kW must be excluded as part of the M&V project.
Scenario 4 – Installing a 30 to 200kW system in stages
Description: A customer wants to install a 200 kW solar system in two stages. For example, claiming 1 x 100 kW system for STCs and 1 x 100 kW system for LGCs.
The customer is eligible. Solar systems can be installed in phases to claim STCs and LGCs but can only claim C&I solar activity incentives once per NMI for up to a maximum of 200 kW. For example, if two 100 kW systems are installed in phases on the same NMI, the 'system’ is defined as a 200 kW installation when creating VEECs. The limit of one system per NMI applies and both systems must have been energised, be compliant with the DNSP negotiated connection contract and meet all VEU requirements to create VEECs. The systems cannot be submitted separately for VEEC creation and must be submitted at the same time
Scenario 5a – Installing additional capacity (extensions)
Description: A customer with an existing 100 kW system wants to install an additional 200 kW system.
The customer is eligible provided the negotiated connection contract for the additional capacity being claimed under the C&I solar activity is up to 200 kW. The DNSP negotiated connection contract / evidence provided to the ESC must also clearly state the additional capacity being installed.
Scenario 5b – Installing additional capacity (extensions)
Description: A customer with an existing 15 kW system wants to install an additional 20 kW system.
The customer is not eligible as the additional capacity being claimed is under 30 kW.