Solar can improve energy resilience and affordability, but consumers often report feeling overwhelmed by conflicting or technical information.
Accreditation supports industry and consumers
Trust in solar installer capability and system performance is a key barrier to uptake.
Our goal is to strengthen confidence in solar quality, support consistent best practice, and help more New Zealanders adopt renewable energy safely and effectively.
You can read our draft approach below.
What will EECA endorse?
EECA will endorse accreditation programme providers (not individual installers). Endorsed programmes must be able to demonstrate that their criteria and processes meet EECA’s key requirements.
By endorsing robust accreditation programmes, EECA aims to:
- enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of installations
- promote best practice in system design and installation
- support a qualified network of skilled designers and installers
- increase customer confidence and support wider solar adoption
Key criteria areas
To be endorsed, an accreditation programme must cover three key areas:
Submissions and expressions of interest
We’re working with industry to ensure the approach is practical, credible, and supports a strong, high-quality solar market in Aotearoa New Zealand. We’ve received feedback on the draft criteria to ensure it’s fit for purpose for the New Zealand market.
We also invited expressions of interest from any solar installer accreditation programme provider operating in New Zealand, provided they could demonstrate alignment with the minimum requirements.
Submissions closed 15 May 2026.