A commissioning report is required after installation to confirm that the embedded generation system meets all technical and safety standards. This form is available on the municipality’s website or through direct contact with the Electrical Engineering Services Department.
Who it is for
installers, contractors, and customers who have completed SSEG system installation
How to act on it
Download the Commissioning Report from the municipality’s website under Documents/SSEG, or contact the Electrical Engineering Services Department via email at SSEG@swartland.org.za or phone at 022 487 9400.
The official application form required to request approval for installing a small-scale embedded generation system is available online through the Swartland Local Municipality website or by contacting the Electrical Engineering Services Department.
The full set of conditions and procedures for installing embedded generation systems in Swartland is available for download from the municipality’s website under Documents/SSEG or by contacting the municipality directly.
Households and small businesses can apply to connect their small-scale embedded generation systems (up to 1 MVA) to the Swartland Municipality's electrical network. This includes solar PV systems, battery storage, and hybrid inverters operating in islanded mode, provided they meet technical and legal requirements.
If a proposed embedded generation system exceeds cumulative capacity thresholds or affects shared LV feeders, a grid impact study may be required to assess the effect on the municipal network. This study must be conducted by a qualified third party and submitted as part of the application.
Individuals who acquire ownership of an existing small-scale embedded generation system must complete and submit the New Owner/Account Holder Declaration form to update the municipal records and ensure continued compliance with connection rules.
Customers in the Swartland Municipality area can apply to connect small-scale embedded generators (up to 1MVA) to the municipal electricity distribution network. Approval requires meeting technical standards, obtaining NERSA registration or an exemption letter, submitting an application, and receiving written consent from the Municipality before connection. The system must also be commissioned and signed off by authorised personnel.
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.
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.
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.
This opportunity allows households, businesses, and installers to submit a completed Small-Scale Embedded Generation Commissioning Report to Swartland Municipality. It confirms that a solar or other embedded generation system meets national and municipal technical and safety standards before being connected to the grid.
A permanent senior management position in the Financial Services Department of the Swartland Local Municipality, based in Malmesbury. The role involves overseeing electrical operations, maintenance, construction, design, planning, information management, strategic leadership, financial management, and human resources within the municipal context.
individuals and businesses seeking to install solar PV or other grid-connected generation systems
How to act on it
Download the Application Form from the municipality’s website under Documents/SSEG, or request it by emailing SSEG@swartland.org.za or calling 022 487 9400.
anyone interested in installing an SSEG system, including customers, installers, and solar PV companies
How to act on it
Visit www.swartland.org.za and navigate to Documents/SSEG, or contact the municipality via email at swartlandmun@swartland.org.za or phone at 022 487 9400.
households, small businesses, property owners, sub-tenants, and complex residents
How to act on it
Submit an application to the Swartland Municipality, Department of Electrical Engineering Services, including Annex B: New Owner/Account Holder Declaration and proof of qualified installer certification. Obtain building and planning approvals if required.
applicants with larger or network-impacting SSEG systems
How to act on it
Engage a qualified professional to conduct a grid impact study according to Annex A guidelines and submit the report to the Swartland Municipality for review.
Download and complete Annex B: New Owner/Account Holder Declaration and submit it to the Swartland Municipality's Department of Electrical Engineering Services.
customers in the municipal distribution area wishing to install small-scale embedded generators
How to act on it
Submit an application to the Municipal Manager, provide proof of NERSA registration or exemption, ensure technical compliance, and obtain written consent before connecting the generator.
Submit an Application Form to Swartland Municipality and undergo pre-commissioning tests. Obtain written consent from the Municipality after compliance with technical requirements.
natural persons with approved embedded generators exporting electricity
How to act on it
Export electricity through a bi-directional meter at the point of common coupling; the municipality will credit the customer's account based on the annual tariff.
households, businesses, and installers with small-scale embedded generation systems
How to act on it
Complete the report form with all required details, attach supporting documents, conduct required tests, and obtain sign-off from a qualified professional before submitting it to Swartland Municipality.
qualified electrical engineers with postgraduate qualifications, at least seven years of relevant experience including two years at senior management level, and eligibility for registration with ECSA
How to act on it
Apply through the official vacancy advertisement published by the Swartland Local Municipality
