Provides information to assist the choice and procurement of bi-directional metering for SSEG, including types and configurations of meters, links with smart metering systems, and relevant metering specifications (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2019).

Non-technical information on SSEG for householders and other non-technical customers, covering which systems are allowed to connect and how to go about applying to connect such a system, as well as other general information on SSEG in the municipality.  Can be an information flyer for customers when municipalities have their SSEG processes in place.

Example of a letter to be sent to SSEG customers once the system has been installed and successfully commissioned.  It gives permission for the SSEG system to generate while connected to the network.  Based on City of Cape Town’s letter.

A example letter warning customers with unregistered SSEG systems that they have to submit an application to be officially registered with the municipality. Based on City of Cape Town’s letter.

Guides the amendment of a municipal electricity supply by-law to cover SSEG. Provides recommended text to use in the by-law. Also outlines the roles of both by-laws and policies, and the differences between them (Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, 2019).

Illustrative municipal flowchart showing the steps in assessing an SSEG application right up to system commissioning and the commencement of generation.  This will vary significantly from municipality to municipality.

This is is presentation of the excel spreadsheet model that assists municipalities with solar PV SSEG tariff design in a way that balances municipal revenue requirements with customer business case for Solar PV installations. The spreadsheet model is downloadable separately (Genesis, SALGA & GIZ, 2017).  

Guide to the excel-based tool for testing proposed SSEG tariffs against municipal revenue impact as well as customer business case impact.  Solar PV SSEG only. The spreadsheet tool is separately downloadable (Genesis Analytics (Pty) Ltd and SALGA, 2017).