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Source domain: eskom.co.za
Collected on 13 July 2026
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Rooftop Solar Registration Fee Waiver
Households and businesses can register their small-scale solar systems up to 50kW without paying registration fees. This waiver applies to systems connected to the electricity network and ensures safe integration into the grid.
The document's recorded date is 2 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Reference
https://www.eskom.co.za/eskom-extends-rooftop-solar-registration-fee-waiver-by-six-months-and-advances-prepaid-residential-option/
Amounts
R 10 000, R 36 000
Parties
Eskom or local municipality
Closing Date
2 February 2026
Eskom is strengthening its support for customers using Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) systems, such as rooftop solar, by extending its registration fee waiver from 31 March 2026 to 30 September 2026
Prepaid Residential Rooftop Solar Option
Residential customers can install rooftop solar while staying on prepaid metering. A free smart meter may be provided depending on location, and the registration fee remains waived for systems up to 50kW.
The document's recorded date is 2 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
A new prepaid option will soon be available for residential customers who wish to install a rooftop solar system while remaining on prepaid metering.
