Category Archives: Technical Standards
National standards and specifications relevant to SSEG installations in municipalities.
Approved Photovoltaic Inverter List (NRS097-2-1, 2017 version only)
The City of Cape Town’s approved inverter list for NRS097-2-1 2017 version only (inverters with NRS097-2-1 2010 certificates, and not 2017 certificates, are not on this list). Cape Town updates this list periodically, so visit the City of Cape Town website to see the latest version.
NRS 097-2-3:2023 Simplified Connection Criteria for LV Connected generators
NRS 097-2-3 provides criteria to be applied when applications for LV connected embedded generators are being assessed. If generators fall within these criteria, they can be approved without doing grid impact studies.
Cape Town EBE27 EG Quality of Supply
City of Cape Town’s quality of supply specification for embedded generators on the distribution network.
Cape Town EEB1330 System Operations Manual
City of Cape Town’s embedded generator operations manual for category B and C generators (>1MW), which form part of their requirements for such generators.
Cape Town EEB705 Technical Standard for the Interconnection of Embedded Generation
City of Cape Town’s technical standard governing the connection of embedded generation to the distribution network.
Technical Standard for the Interconnection of Embedded Generation (Cape Town)
Cape Town’s standard for the interconnection of embedded generation (City of Cape Town)
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.