Here’s how to register a solar system with Eskom

Eskom is urging the public to register their solar systems, as all unregistered grid-tied solar systems are now deemed illegal. The public has until March 2026 to register their solar systems.

HOW TO REGISTER A SOLAR SYSTEM WITH ESKOM

To register for a solar system with Eskom, you must apply for a small-scale embedded generator (SSEG) by completing a form that can be accessed through the Eskom website. These are the steps you should follow:

• Download the application form for connecting a small-scale embedded generator (SSEG) to the Eskom network. The application form can be found here.
• Submit your completed application form to: customerservices@eskom.co.za. If you are struggling with the SSEG form submission, call 086 003 7566 and ask for assistance from a local advisor.

SUPPORT DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

For your application to be taken into consideration, here is a list of supporting documents required from you:

• LATEST ELECTRICITY BILL.
• LETTER FROM THE CUSTOMER IF YOU ARE APPLYING ON THEIR BEHALF.
• SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM (SLD).
• ESKOM SSEG APPLICATION FORM.
• CUSTOMER IDENTITY DOCUMENT (I.D.).

After completing this process, you must register with NERSA (National Electricity Regulator of South Africa) to obtain a license or registration letter from the utility. The letter can be accessed online through http://www.nersa.org.za/.

Once NERSA issues you with the required license or registration for your SSEG application, you must submit it to Eskom. Eskom will then provide the applicable fees based on a quotation for the necessary work to connect the SSEG to the grid.

COMMENCEMENT OF PROJECT AND COMPLETION STEPS

• You must sign the new supply agreement and pay any required fees.
• Install the generator portion of the connection works while Eskom handles the part that needs to be done on its portion of the connection works.
• Eskom will conduct a quality assessment during the installation of the electricity connection.
• The installation will be tested, and you must provide Eskom with a copy of the signed Embedded Generation Installation report.
• Create a new customer account.
  If you are struggling with the SSEG form submission, call 086 003 7566 and ask for assistance from a local advisor.

If you are struggling with the SSEG form submission, call 086 003 7566 and ask for assistance from a local advisor. If you can’t reach them on a call, you can email them by choosing the address according to the name of your province with @eskom.co.za. For example, if you are from Northern Cape, email to NorthernCape@eskom.co.za. Remember to add #SSEG Application on your subject headline.

ESKOM SUSPENDS LOAD-SHEDDING

On 31 January 2025, South Africans were left in shock when Eskom announced the return of load-shedding after being free from it for more than 10 months. However, just two days ago, the company announced the suspension of load-shedding, citing the recovery of sufficient emergency reserves.

Five coal-fired generation units have been successfully repaired and returned to service, adding 2 930MW to the grid.

Have you registered your solar system with Eskom?

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