Category Archives: Technical
Supporting documents for technical aspects of establishing SSEG processes in municipalities.
Declaration for off-grid SSEG
City of Cape Town’s form for declaring any off-grid generators and UPS systems (City of Cape Town, 2019).
Guide for the Application of Standards for Smart Metering Systems in Africa
Provides information on standards for smart metering, in the interests of harmonising standards across the continent (AFSEC, 2018).
Recommended practice for assessing the connection of small generators based on renewable energy sources to low-voltage and medium-voltage municipal grids
The Grid Impact Study guideline provides a hand calculation method to assess whether any network changes are required to enable the connection of generators (such studies are often required if systems exceed the parameters in NRS097-2-3). Covers low and medium voltage connections (MPE, 2018).
NRS097-2-1: 2017 Grid Interconnection of Embedded Generation – Utility Interface
NRS097-2-1 Grid Interconnection of Embedded Generation – Utility Interface
NRS 049:2016 Advanced Metering Infrastructure Requirement for Smart Metering System
NRS 049 covers the entire smart metering system from the enterprise level down to the end device.
Grid Connection Code for Renewable Power Plants Connected to the electricity transmission system or the distribution system in South Africa
The grid connection code is to specify minimum technical and design grid connection requirements for Renewable Power Plants (RPPs) connected to or seeking connection to the South African electricity transmission system (TS) or distribution system (DS).
NRS 057:2005 South African National Standard Code of practice for electricity metering
This code of practice specifies the procedures and standards to be adhered to by electricity licensees and their agents in operating and servicing new and existing metering installations.