Overview
The federal government has registered the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Mid-scale Solar) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001, which operate under the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000. The regulations were registered on 17 September 2026 and are administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Status
The regulations are confirmed as in force. The full text of Schedule 1, which contains the amendments themselves, and the commencement date are not reproduced in the source content available. The specific changes these regulations make to mid-scale solar rules are not detailed in the available source content.
Key Actions
- Read the full regulation text and explanatory statement at legislation.gov.au/F2026L01232 to understand exactly what changed for mid-scale solar under the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001.
- If your business installs, operates, or generates power from mid-scale solar systems and participates in the Renewable Energy Target scheme, check with your compliance adviser whether these amendments affect your obligations.
- Set up an alert on the legislation page at legislation.gov.au/F2026L01232 to be notified of any further amendments or related instruments.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.