Eskom outlines process for registering SSEG systems

Does anyone know the estimated cost of this engineers sign off? It's something I may consider, looking at the backfeeding rates, as well as if Eskom picks up the bill on the registration and the meter.

Although my main concern is that the registration will cause more in terms of future costs, as you are now in the system.
 
Hazy_Living@79 said:
Does anyone know the estimated cost of this engineers sign off? It's something I may consider, looking at the backfeeding rates, as well as if Eskom picks up the bill on the registration and the meter.

Although my main concern is that the registration will cause more in terms of future costs, as you are now in the system.
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I don't think eskom is going to be picking up the bill on anything. They're going to rape you hard without lube and put you in the system to do with you what they will later on.
 
Flanders said:
I don't think eskom is going to be picking up the bill on anything. They're going to rape you hard without lube and put you in the system to do with you what they will later on.
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That's the other issue. What they say and then what's done...

My main thought process is around the backfeeding though. My system is specced quite comfortably above what we require at home.
 
Hazy_Living@79 said:
That's the other issue. What they say and then what's done...

My main thought process is around the backfeeding though. My system is specced quite comfortably above what we require at home.
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Not saying its going to be like this, but you might do all that and boom they just change the prices again over 2 years because giving people credit on back feeding is not working for them.
 
rh1 said:
It got nothing do with them as it not connected to their grid.

Do you expect boats and caravans that have solar to register? This is no different, if its not connected to a network, it means they have no say. But because it is an electrical installation it will required a COC. This is law and it is the legal document that proves your installation is safe.
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For Cape Town SSEG. In this case a domestic solar system. If your premises are supplied from the municipal system, you MUST have a grid tied and compliant inverter. They no longer permit ANY "off grid" solar powered inverter systems. Period. Nor do they permit an "alternative supply". In other words, an option that allows you to connect your load to the grid when you run out of solar energy when the Cape winter rains rob you of sufficient solar energy to keep your stuff powered up. Your only option may be to "beef up" your entire solar system to permit your electricity needs to be met under all weather conditions and then apply to disconnect your municipal supply. But your premises wiring, including your solar system will require valid, up to date COC to SANS10142.
 
John_D said:
For Cape Town SSEG. In this case a domestic solar system. If your premises are supplied from the municipal system, you MUST have a grid tied and compliant inverter. They no longer permit ANY "off grid" solar powered inverter systems. Period. Nor do they permit an "alternative supply". In other words, an option that allows you to connect your load to the grid when you run out of solar energy when the Cape winter rains rob you of sufficient solar energy to keep your stuff powered up. Your only option may be to "beef up" your entire solar system to permit your electricity needs to be met under all weather conditions and then apply to disconnect your municipal supply. But your premises wiring, including your solar system will require valid, up to date COC to SANS10142.
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I am an Eskom direct customer via prepaid. Though Eskom does not know this, as I was never able to register the meter in my name.
 
DrJohnZoidberg said:
What is this saying exactly? The wording is confusing.

It sounds like it's saying 1:1 net metering, but also sounds like it's trying not to say that :confused:

Those off peak rates are quite attractive though, if you have decent battery storage and balance your load well you could pay quite a bit less.

That Peak price though 😲

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Those are last year's rates. They've gone up and added a bunch of other charges

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rh1 said:
Table View. I know DA wanted these customers so that they can make more money, but I prefer Eskom, as DA is too controlling and more expensive.
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Is this for the entire area or is it as simple as just not having the CoCT pre paid meter ?
 
mdesmore1990 said:
Is this for the entire area or is it as simple as just not having the CoCT pre paid meter ?
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Most of the area. It's not a choice.

Until this month, it was considerably cheaper than CoCT. Haven't checked with the recent changes
 
Death spiral is real. Eskom is FA. It will FO.
 
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rh1 said:
Prepaid, based on R600, we will get 30 units less.

New tarrif:
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Old tarrif:
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Thanks, Please explain how you are on the Homelight 20A tariff while living in Table View? I thought this was designed for economically challenged areas. Do you simply just ask Eskom for the 20A/60A connection ?

So 2/3 of the city has been paying for the beach/city cleaning from our electricity rates, Table View life must be good.
 
mdesmore1990 said:
Thanks, Please explain how you are on the Homelight 20A tariff while living in Table View? I thought this was designed for economically challenged areas. Do you simply just ask Eskom for the 20A/60A connection ?

So 2/3 of the city has been paying for the beach/city cleaning from our electricity rates, Table View life must be good.
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I dont know, I could not even register the prepaid meter in my name, and the only reason I know I am on homelight 20A, is that I matched what I paid to the Eskom Tarrifs sheet.
 
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