GordonH

Also got a notice in the post-box yesterday that Elex Khanyisa were here and could not get access to inspect/install the new meter.  When I phoned them to schedule a time they told me my meter number is not on the list so they'll have to check with CoCT and get back to me.  This tells me it's a letter dropped by CoCT threatening me to get my meter changed; subcontractor was never here!!
My system has been in since early October (and fully paid for then) and still awaiting approval to commission.  But I have exactly the same concern about tripping this "new-technology split-prepayment meter" when I do eventually "go live".  My setup is the same whereas the inverter will (hopefully some day soon) push back to non essential loads when there is capacity to do so.  If your battery is still charging it will pick up that excess power, but if it is fully charged then even the Victron Multiplus takes a good couple of seconds to reduce the feedback to the grid.  At any rate this is what the guys that installed my system told me.  
Just got a reply from the installer to say their engineering team will investigate these new meters tomorrow and get back to me.
 

Hi guys,  I've been a lurker here for a long time now.  My utmost gratitude to all those who are willing to share their expertise, knowledge and experiences.  It helps plebs like me understand how to split the atom so much easier!  Yeah right!
 
So to get right to the point, I have reached a stage (not alone by my websurfing results) where my relocation aspirations have been hoodwinked by some sort of covert virus.
 
I've also decided that I'm now getting tired of paying for "freeloaders" and just outright thieves.  Time has come to start the journey to being self sufficient.  (Heat pump was installed today)  But where I need some input from the more informed and infinitely cleverer members then I am is with the next phase of the process.  This is phase 1 of the project:
"Canadian Solar 405W Super High Power Poly PERC HiKU 16.00
K2 Tile mount 16.00
Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250/70 - Tr 2.00
XXX Combiner & Fuse Boxes (2 X MPPT) 1.00
Freedom Won Lite Home 15/12 1.00
Victron MultiPlus II 48/5000/70-50 4000W Inverter 1.00
XXXX Bypass Box 50A Single Phase 1.00
GS50 Battery Installation Kit 1.00
Victron Cerbo Communication 1 Phase 1.00
Victron Lynx Power In 1.00 Balance of system 1.00
SSEG Application 1.00
COC Sign off 1.00
Installation cost
Electrical Work on DB - Splitting Circuits Commissioning "
The XXX is the installers own proprietary equipment.
This is to reduce my bill as much as possible and to instil a different approach to energy use in the other members of my household in anticipation and training for phase 2.  Phase 2 would be exploring electricity independence and phase 3 would be water self sufficiency.  
 
When looking at the above kit I see no obvious problems, just the price that needs to be considered here.  And of course that grey area called "installation costs".
 
BTW I'm in Cape Town and have a large hill behind me and a neighbour on the other side which reduces my sunlight hours in winter to 9:45 to 15:20.  Roof is East-West.  So system is attempting to reduce the effects of these parameters.
 
I don't want to give away everything at the first go so a few guesses would be appreciated to see whether these guys are in the same ball park.  And of course any other advice is always welcome.
 

Hi guys,  I've been a lurker here for a long time now.  My utmost gratitude to all those who are willing to share their expertise, knowledge and experiences.  It helps plebs like me understand how to split the atom so much easier!  Yeah right!
 
So to get right to the point, I have reached a stage (not alone by my websurfing results) where my relocation aspirations have been hoodwinked by some sort of covert virus.
 
I've also decided that I'm now getting tired of paying for "freeloaders" and just outright thieves.  Time has come to start the journey to being self sufficient.  (Heat pump was installed today)  But where I need some input from the more informed and infinitely cleverer members then I am is with the next phase of the process.  This is phase 1 of the project:
"Canadian Solar 405W Super High Power Poly PERC HiKU 16.00
K2 Tile mount 16.00
Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250/70 - Tr 2.00
XXX Combiner & Fuse Boxes (2 X MPPT) 1.00
Freedom Won Lite Home 15/12 1.00
Victron MultiPlus II 48/5000/70-50 4000W Inverter 1.00
XXXX Bypass Box 50A Single Phase 1.00
GS50 Battery Installation Kit 1.00
Victron Cerbo Communication 1 Phase 1.00
Victron Lynx Power In 1.00 Balance of system 1.00
SSEG Application 1.00
COC Sign off 1.00
Installation cost
Electrical Work on DB - Splitting Circuits Commissioning "
The XXX is the installers own proprietary equipment.
This is to reduce my bill as much as possible and to instil a different approach to energy use in the other members of my household in anticipation and training for phase 2.  Phase 2 would be exploring electricity independence and phase 3 would be water self sufficiency.  
 
When looking at the above kit I see no obvious problems, just the price that needs to be considered here.  And of course that grey area called "installation costs".
 
BTW I'm in Cape Town and have a large hill behind me and a neighbour on the other side which reduces my sunlight hours in winter to 9:45 to 15:20.  Roof is East-West.  So system is attempting to reduce the effects of these parameters.
 
I don't want to give away everything at the first go so a few guesses would be appreciated to see whether these guys are in the same ball park.  And of course any other advice is always welcome.