Solar Energy Laws

How to Register Your Solar System in South Africa

When a home solar system must be registered in South Africa, whether you register with Eskom, your municipality or NERSA, and how the SSEG process works.

Solar PV Regulations and Legal Requirements in South Africa

The legal requirements for home solar in South Africa: the Certificate of Compliance, when you must register with Eskom or your municipality, approved…

SANS 10142 and Solar PV: Safety Standards Explained

What SANS 10142-1 and 10142-1-2 require for a home solar system in South Africa, who can issue the Certificate of Compliance, and a free plain-language…

JA Solar South Africa: Official Distributors and How to Avoid Grey Imports

JA Solar issued a formal 2026 notice confirming its authorised South African distributors: Herholdt's Group and ARB (Tier 1), plus MSA, Y&R Solar, and Segen…

Net Metering and Feed-in Tariffs in South Africa

Turn excess solar power into credits or cash . This guide covers net metering, feed-in tariffs, eligibility, application steps, and real-world payouts , updated…

Legal & Safety Compliance for Off-Grid Solar Systems in South Africa 2025

Understand the permits, safety requirements, and legal obligations for off-grid solar PV systems in South Africa.