The Load Flow Assessment tool is for Small Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) in medium and low voltage networks. It is intended for small radial distribution networks with a maximum of four buses and a minimum of two buses. Its purpose is to calculate steady-state currents, bus voltages, real and reactive power flows through branches in a network. It offers insight into how a network performs in a various operating conditions. The tool also gives insight into over and under voltage situations and thermal limit violations (CSIR, 2021).

Provide a checklist of meter functionality requirements and information to be included in a meter specification (Sept 2021)

The letter gives permission for the installation of an SSEG system to commence, and is issued once the application form submitted by the customer/installer has been assessed and found adequate. Based on the City of Cape Town letter.  Note that this does not include permission to generate, which is separately granted once the system has

This strategy guide provides a clear programme of action for local government to promote the development of energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) in line with national policy direction and within local governance mandates (SEA & SALGA, 2021).

Where SSEG needs to be registered with NERSA  in terms of the ERA Schedule 2 (Licensing Exemption), this for is to be filled in and submitted to them. (NERSA 2019)

This document describes how municipal distributors can adjust to a future where SSEG is a more significant part of their network. It starts by outlining the high-level institutional and operational changes that are necessary, and then moves to the practicalities of the processes, requirements, documents, and capacity needed to accommodate SSEG onto the network. It refers to documents endorsed by SALGA and the AMEU for this purpose, as well as noting the capacity building support available.

This industry brief by GreenCape clarifies the NERSA registration and licensing requirements for SSEG as of March 2020 (when the latest Schedule 2 – license exemption – of the ERA was gazetted). GreenCape 2021

Update on the uptake status of SSEG processes and tariffs in South African municipalities as of November 2020 (SALGA, 2020).

A discussion paper describing current approaches to wheeling within municipal boundaries.

Circular to Solar PV Industry and Customers of municipalities concerning the installation of solar PV or other embedded (grid-connected) generation.