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SWARTLAND MUNICIPALITY EMBEDDED GENERATOR APPLICATION FORM Final

Swartland Local MunicipalityRef: NRS097-2-3

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Collected on 31 July 2026

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This document is an application form used by Swartland Municipality (Department: Electrical Engineering Services) for requesting connection of an embedded generator (EG) to the municipal electricity network. It specifies that the form is for embedded generators up to 1MVA (including all customer categories) and excludes generators in Eskom network areas, off-grid generators, “pure” generators/IPPs with no self-consumption, and generators wanting to wheel power. The form collects applicant/property/installer details, detailed technical generator and protection information (including NRS097-2-1 certification or equivalent), estimated consumption/generation, and regulatory compliance items (including NRS097-2 and SANS wiring standards and possible NERSA registration/licensing). It also includes a declaration/consent section where the applicant requests a preliminary review, agrees to pay review costs (with grid studies only if needed), consents to information sharing with NERSA and other distributors, and authorises processing of personal information under POPIA.

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Application for Connection of Embedded Generation

Residents, businesses, and property owners in Swartland Municipality can apply to connect an embedded generator (up to 1MVA) to the local electricity network. This includes solar, wind, hydro, and diesel generators that are used for self-consumption. Applicants must provide technical details, installer credentials, and comply with national standards like NRS097-2 and SANS wiring codes. If needed, the municipality may require a grid impact study, which the applicant will be asked to pay for after a quote is provided.

Who it is for: residential, commercial, and industrial property owners in Swartland Municipality with embedded generators up to 1MVA
How to act on it: Complete and submit the SWARTLAND MUNICIPALITY EMBEDDED GENERATOR APPLICATION FORM Final to the Department of Electrical Engineering Services at PEP Stores Building, 1st Floor, Corner Piet Retief / Hill Str, Malmesbury, 7299, or via email to SSEG@swartland.org.za

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Reference

NRS097-2-3

Key Takeaways

Document: Swartland Municipality Department Electrical Engineering Services - Application for Connection of Embedded Generation (Embedded Generator Application Form Final)
Applies to embedded generators up to 1MVA; excludes generators >1MVA, off-grid, Eskom network areas, pure generators/IPPs (no self-consumption), and wheeling power
Simplified Connection Criteria referenced: NRS097-2-3 (systems meeting criteria likely to be approved; others may require grid impact studies)
Mandatory competent person sign-off of Commissioning Report (not required at application stage)
Grid studies: municipality will advise if required; applicant agrees to pay review costs; quotation provided beforehand if grid studies are required
Regulatory standards listed: NRS 097-2 (Part 2: NRS097-2-1 and NRS097-2-3) and SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-1-2; possible NERSA registration/license
PV SSEG planning approval triggers: rooftop PV projecting >1.5m above roof and/or >600mm above highest roof point; ground-mounted PV projecting >2.1m above natural/finished ground
Return details: SSEG@swartland.org.za; Malmesbury address at PEP Stores Building, 1st Floor, Corner Piet Retief / Hill Str, Malmesbury, 7299; phone 022 487 9400
Declaration includes consent to share application information with NERSA and other distributors as required and POPIA consent for processing personal information
Swartland Municipality
Department of Electrical Engineering Services (Swartland Municipality)
National Electricity Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
Eskom
Department of Labour and Employment (installer registration reference)
Buildings/Planning department (municipal clearance section)
Environment (noise pollution) (municipal clearance section)
Health (air pollution – burning fuels) (municipal clearance section)
Commissioning Report competent person (role referenced)