Solar PV Industry and Customers of Makana Local Municipality concerning the installation of Solar PV or other Embedded (grid-connected) Generation.
Like many municipalities across the country, the Municipality is experiencing a surge in the illegal installation of photovoltaic (PV) generators across all customer sectors — including residential, commercial, and industrial users.
This challenge is worsened by the absence of clear requirements, standardized systems, enforceable regulations, and appropriate tariff structures.
These unauthorized PV installations pose serious safety risks to customers, properties, and municipal staff working on the electricity network. They also negatively impact power quality and reliability, and result in significant revenue losses for the Municipality.
Notices and Circulars
Please see below documents relating to PV Installations:
- AMEU-SALGA-Standard-document-SSEG-Requirements
- NRS-097-2-1-2017-Edition-2.1-published-2020-07-20
- Net-Billing-Rules-licensed-Distributors
- Approved Photovoltaic (PV) Inverter List
- AMEU-SALGA-SSEG-Connection-Agreement-Feb2023
Related Online Resources:
- SSEG Online Application Portal https://apply.sseg.org.za
- www.sseg.org.za
- Net-Billing Rules https://www.nersa.org.za
- NRS 097-2-1 approved PV invertor list 25 August 2025 https://resource.capetown.gov.za