Eskom has extended its waiver of registration-related charges for customer-owned generation up to 50kVA connected to its network. The waiver is in effect until further notice.
Emfuleni residents with rooftop solar may soon be asked to pay more just to stay connected. The municipality, which serves parts of Sebokeng, Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark,...
Eskom delays solar registration deadline, giving households much-needed relief For months, solar households across South Africa have been living under a cloud of uncertainty. Threatening letters...
When load shedding hit its worst, South Africans rushed to install solar. Panels went up almost overnight. Inverters hummed to life. Batteries promised peace of mind....
In a welcome clarification for thousands of South African homeowners, Eskom has confirmed it will not impose fines on its direct customers who have not registered their small-scale...
South Africa’s Quiet Power Revolution Something remarkable is happening across South Africa in 2025. While load-shedding has almost faded into memory, thousands of homes and businesses...
From energy independence to unexpected penalties: why the power utility’s fixed charge could push users off-grid for good. When South Africans were urged to adopt solar...
South Africans using rooftop solar may soon pay more, not less, for electricity—thanks to Eskom’s new retail tariff plan (RTP) approved by the National Energy Regulator...
Civil rights organisation AfriForum is taking a stand against Eskom’s new rooftop solar registration rules—calling them vague, potentially unlawful, and unfairly expensive for South African households....
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has issued a crucial notice for all South Africans with rooftop solar installations: register your Small-Scale Embedded Generators (SSEG)...