Overview
BESS3 is a Battery Energy Storage System Activity under the NSW Battery Incentive and is designed primarily for Apartment / Residential Strata projects in NSW.
Typical projects include residential strata battery installations managed by an Owners Corporation or Strata Committee.
📋 Before You Start
Before creating a BESS3 Job, make sure:
NSW PRC Access has been enabled by an Admin User
PRC Training has been completed and the Training Status = Passed
The required qualification documents have been uploaded
The Installer / Designer meets the applicable BESS3 Qualification and PRC Eligibility requirements
For detailed setup instructions, see:
➕ Create a BESS3 Job
Step 1 | Open Create a Job
Go to:
Retailer Portal → PV/BAT Jobs → Create a Job
🔋 Step 2 | Select the BESS3 Work Type
Select: BESS3
If the project also includes an eligible STC activity, select the applicable Work Type combination：
📌 The Work Type cannot be changed through standard Job editing after the Job has been created.
Make sure the correct Work Type combination is selected before continuing.
📑 Step 3 | Confirm the Warranty and Fact Sheet Declarations
After selecting BESS3, the relevant declarations will appear.
Confirm that:
The Battery Module and Inverter meet the applicable 10-year Warranty requirement, with at least 70% Usable Capacity remaining after 10 years
The BESS3 Fact Sheet was provided to the End User before or at the time of quoting
📌Both declarations must be confirmed before continuing with Job Creation.
📝 Step 4 | Complete the Summary
Enter the required Job Summary information as prompted. Review the information before continuing to the next section.
👤 Step 5 | Complete Owner Details
BESS3 applies to Residential Strata projects.
Complete the required:
📌 Make sure the information entered is consistent with the project's Supporting Documents.
📍 Step 6 | Enter the Installation Address and Site Attributes
The BESS3 Installation Address must be located in NSW.
Start typing the address and GreenDeal will automatically suggest matching addresses. Select the correct address from the suggestions to complete the Installation Address.
GreenDeal will also display relevant Solar Panel installation information for the property.
Review the information and update it where required based on the actual project.
📌 The Site Attributes displayed may vary depending on the selected Work Type combination and the information entered for the project. Complete the fields shown in GreenDeal based on the actual installation.
💡 PRC Tip
⚡ Step 7 | Complete System Information
GreenDeal will automatically display the NMI(s) associated with the Installation Address.
If multiple NMIs are found, select the correct NMI for the project, then complete the remaining System Information.
⚠️ Follow any on-screen validation messages before continuing.
📅🔌 Step 8 | Complete Job Schedule & Equipment Details
Enter the Scheduled Date of Install based on the actual project schedule.
Then add the applicable equipment for the project:
Inverter
Battery
Panel — only where the Combination Job includes STC-PV
Select the equipment and complete the fields shown in GreenDeal.
GreenDeal will automatically display or calculate the relevant capacity information and applicable PRC limits based on the selected equipment.
📌 Make sure the Scheduled Date of Install and equipment details entered in GreenDeal match the actual project.
👷 Step 9 | Select/Add the Installer
BESS3 has specific Battery Qualification requirements for the Installer and Designer.
GreenDeal will also check the applicable PRC Eligibility requirements.
📄 Step 10 | Upload Supporting Documents now or later
📌 Pay particular attention to the Strata Plan and other applicable strata-related Supporting Documents.
For the full document requirements, see:
📱 Complete Installer / On-Site Information
Once the BESS3 Job has been created, the Installer will need to complete the required on-site steps through the GreenDeal App.
These may include:
Confirming the Nomination Form has been completed before Installation Work Commences
Completing the required On-Site Selfies
Taking the required site and equipment photos
Entering Serial Numbers
Completing the required Checklist
Uploading Certificates and other required documents
⚠️ BESS3 Important
The Switchboard before Installation Photo is a critical BESS3 requirement.
The Installer must capture this evidence before installation work begins.
📌 Make sure the required photo is completed in the App before commencing the installation.
For detailed Installer instructions, see:
✍️ Complete the Nomination Form
For BESS3, the Nomination Form must be signed before any installation work commences.
⚠️ If the Nomination Form is only signed after the installation has been completed, the PRC application will be invalid.
The Nomination Form is separate from any STC-related signatures that may also be required for a Combination Job.
Once the required Nomination Form process is complete, the Installer can continue with the applicable on-site steps.
For detailed requirements, see:
🔍 Run Auto Check Before Lodging
Before lodging the Job, we recommend running GreenDeal Auto Check:
Identify missing or inconsistent information
Add or update Supporting Documents
Resolve potential compliance issues
For detailed instructions, see:
🚀 Lodge the Job
Once the required Job information, documents and Auto Check are complete, click Lodge PRC.
Select the applicable payment method, review the displayed price, then click Lodge & Settle.
After lodgement, the Job will enter GreenDeal Compliance Review.
➡️ What’s Next?
You may also find these NSW Battery guides useful:
📩 If you need help with a BESS3 Job, email prc@greendeal.com.au or call 1300 951 666.