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Eskom warns solar users: Register or face penalties

Homeowners and businesses with grid-tied solar installations must register their systems with Eskom by March 2026 or face penalties, including possible disconnection. The power utility has intensified efforts to enforce compliance, warning that unregistered systems may be deemed illegal, as Daily Investor reports. Energy expert Professor Vally Padayachee has confirmed that even registered solar users could soon face additional surcharges to help…

Joburg to Track Unregistered Solar with Satellites & Drones - Archyworldys

South Africa’s Solar Revolution: From Rooftop Boom to Grid Oversight Just 15% of South Africa’s rooftop solar potential has been realized, yet… The post Joburg to Track Unregistered Solar with Satellites & Drones appeared first on Archyworldys.

Satellite tech to track unregistered rooftop solar

Even professionally fitted, well-maintained, and technically sound private solar installations may soon be disconnected or heavily fined by municipalities or utility provider Eskom if the correct paperwork is not in order, warns a solar expert. “Eskom and government are tightening the enforcement of regulations on rooftop solar, after recently confirming that satellite technology will be used to identify unregistered Small-Scale Embedded Generat…