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Connection of an Embedded Generator to the Swartland Municipality Distribution Network
A natural person with an approved embedded generator may apply to connect their generator to the Swartland Municipality's distribution network. The connection requires prior written consent from the Municipality, which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The applicant must pass pre-commissioning tests and meet technical requirements. The connection is subject to a maximum output capacity specified on the Application Form.
Reference
https://www.swartland.org.za/assets/municipal-services/SWARTLAND%20MUNICIPALITY%20EMBEDDED%20GENERATOR%20CONNECTION%20AGREEMENT%20FINAL.pdf
WHEREAS the Customer has applied to the Municipality for the connection of an Embedded Generator to the Distribution Network and the Municipality is prepared to approve the connection in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract;
Feed-in Compensation for Exported Electricity
Customers who export electricity from their embedded generator to the Swartland Municipality distribution network may receive credit on their account based on the municipality’s annual embedded generation import/export tariff. No credit is given for energy not exported due to distribution network unavailability.
Feed-in compensation: credits for exported electricity based on municipality’s annual embedded generation import/export tariff; No credit for energy not exported due to distribution network unavailability;
Bi-directional Metering at Point of Common Coupling
The customer must install and maintain a bi-directional meter at the point of common coupling, compliant with NRS097-2 and NRS057 standards, and approved by the Municipality. Any upgrades or amendments are at the customer’s cost.
Metering: bi-directional metering required in accordance with NRS097-2 and NRS057; approved by Municipality; upgrades/amendments at Customer’s cost;
