CoCT says all home solar storage systems need to be City-approved

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CoCT says all home solar storage systems need to be City-approved
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The City of Cape Town has announced at all solar PV and/or battery storage applications will be viewed as grid-tied systems, which means that all systems need a City-approved inverter and official sign-off:

, the authorisation process for embedded generation installations apply to small-scale embedded generation systems with a generation capacity smaller than one mega-volt ampere .

Residents who have not received approval for their systems could face fines of between R5 000 and R7 000.Enjoy a great burger and chips meal with a friend at Seafood Lapa in Melkbosstrand for just R139. Get the dealThis also includes EG systems with a generation capacity of more than 1MVA and less than 100MVA in properties located within the City of Cape Town’s power supply area. The City released a notice on how to ensure that residents’ systems are safe, and how to apply for approval.

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