Ekurhuleni SSEG

[Sun88]

Hi, Is there anybody here with knowledge or who had done feedback into the grid with Ekurhuleni? I am having an issue with my sunsynk inverters not measuring grid input correctly which I did start a thread on here but unfortunately no solution and my useless installers are now claiming my mains meter must be faulty. If I get Ekurhuleni to look at the meter they will install a prepaid meter. My meter is probably over 40 years old. The other option is to do the SSEG application and have the meter replaced with a four quadrant automated meter reading type that is required for that. I would be interested on anyones opinions on this or anyone who has done the sseg process but with Ekurhuleni specifically. Many thanks.

[Bobster.]

The technical aspect of registration seems to be pretty much the same everywhere. All other municipalities are largely basing their policy on COCT, and COCT is based on SANS (I think it's SANS, some standards issuing body). What is different from city to city is the red tape and which queues you have to stand in in which buildings.

The technical checks are mostly safety. This includes correct identification of breakings, and warning labels in certain places so that an electrician (municipal or otherwise) knows that they are dealing with multiple sources of power (this was the only point I failed on, but it was easily rectified).

I worked with a company named Pure Energy. You can email them on [email protected]. They tell me they do registrations all over the place, and they certainly seemed up to speed not just on the technical side, but also in terms of the municipal processes. In fact I signed a letter early on that granted them authority to act on my behalf, and they then took care of all the paperwork, the setting up of appointments and etc. If your time is worth something to you, then this sort of service is worth checking out.

Sure it cost me a few K, but it would have cost me a few K anyway to get an engineer (and it must be an engineer) to prepare the drawings that are required (Pure Energy did this as part of their service). It would have cost me to stand in queues at offices all day. So I regarded the money as well spent.

Also they should be able to advise you RE the meter, if it has to change, who bears the cost etc. 

NB! They are not going to fix any defects they find. They will just say that such and such is required and that's up to you to get done at your cost.

Edited July 2 by Bobster.
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[Sun88]

So I contacted the company recommended and I must say I am very impressed with their communication and response. However while you can find the Ekurhuleni tariffs and application forms online it seems that in reality it doesnt exist.

was awaiting confirmation on any recent changes from the Municipality regarding export credits and related matters. While we can apply for export power on your behalf, and the Municipality will approve it, but you will not be able to enjoy export credits immediately. The Municipality currently does not have necessary billing structures in place and are also not ready to install bidirectional meters to replace non-bidirectional ones, which is a prerequisite for enjoying export credits.