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South Africa’s Eskom Streamlines Solar Registration, Cuts Fees to Boost Clean Energy Adoption

South African power utility Eskom has overhauled its registration process for residential solar systems, removing connection fees and expanding certification options. The changes aim to make grid compliance more accessible while maintaining safety standards for embedded generation.

Streamlined Registration Process

South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has significantly simplified the compliance and registration requirements for customers operating small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems, according to company reports. Sources indicate the changes will particularly benefit households and small businesses using rooftop solar panels, making legal grid connection more accessible.