Thinking of going solar? Already have panels on your roof?
You may be sitting on a compliance time bomb.

Eskom has issued a new directive:
All grid-connected solar PV systems must be registered and compliant by March 2026, or face penalties, disconnection, or forced remediation.

This applies to:

• Freestanding homes

• Sectional-title units

• Any system connected to the national grid (Eskom or Municipal)

📌 What You Must Do (Now)

1. Confirm your power provider: Eskom vs Municipality

2. Engage a certified installer: Registered IE or MIE only

3. Get a valid Certificate of Compliance (CoC)

4. Have an engineer sign off if needed

5. Register with Eskom or your municipality

6. Install a smart meter (free until March 2026)

7. Switch to Homeflex tariff (Time-of-Use)

⚠️ What Happens if You Don’t?

Eskom is using satellite tech to find non-compliant rooftops.
You risk:

• Steep fines

• Meter disconnection

• Legal exposure in complexes (trustees take note!)

Some homeowners report being forced to spend up to R50,000 to fix systems that weren’t done right the first time.

💡 Need Help?

We'll be publishing a breakdown of trusted Cape Town-based service providers, common mistakes to avoid, and how to protect your investment in upcoming editions.

Until then:
➡️ Eskom Registration Info Page
➡️ SSEG Requirements & Forms