RENEWABLE ENERGY
Renewable Energy
With reductions in renewable energy prices and increases in national power tariffs, municipalities are facing pressure to integrate options such as embedded rooftop solar PV or wind generators into their networks. Landfill and sewage methane for electricity generation are also potentially viable renewable energy options.
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AMEU SALGA: Small-Scale Embedded Generation Decommissioning Report
Report to be completed on decommissioning of an SSEG system (necessary before a municipality removes the customer from the SSEG tariff) (Feb, 2021).
0.18MbDownloadAMEU SALGA: Small-Scale Embedded Generation Commissioning Report
Report to be completed during the SSEG commissioning process, including checklists and sign-off by authorised personnel.
0.18MbDownloadAMEU SALGA: Requirements for Small-Scale Embedded Generation
Sets out what the municipality requires in terms of SSEG to be connected to their networks, including what is and is not allowed, the standards and specifications to be complied with, and the application process to be followed. SSEG installers and prospective customers should familiarise themselves with this document prior to submitting applications (Feb, 2021).
1.3MbDownloadAMEU SALGA: Application for the Connection of Small-Scale Embedded Generation
This application form is to be filled in by customers / installers wishing to connect all forms of SSEG to the municipal grid. It applies to residential, commercial or industrial customers. It includes customer and site details, as well as SSEG system information necessary to assess the proposed system (Feb, 2021).
0.2MbDownloadCape Town SWH Programme Lessons Learnt 11-14 (Cape Town)
These four amalgamated solar water heater (SWH) Programme documents provide: (1) a code of conduct for service providers accredited under Cape Town’s Residential SWH Accreditation Programme (2) a service agreement between the City and the Plumbing Industry Registration Board to assist in monitoring the standards of SWHs installed by Accredited Service Providers (3) a professional services agreement between the City and the Western Cape Approved Electrical Inspection Authority, and (4) a pre-launch briefing for potential applicants to Cape Town’s Residential SWH Accreditation Programme.
0.79MbDownloadSSEG Guide for Municipal Distributors
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
5 MBDownloadState of Energy in South African Cities 2020
This 4th edition of the Report features 20 of South Africa’s most energy intensive cities and towns and tracks energy use in cities since 2007, presenting emerging trends in energy efficiency and renewable energy uptake, and examines the governance of transition. (SEA, 2020).
20.42mbDownloadVideo: Introduction to Solar PV SSEG in South African Municipalities
This video explains what small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) is, how the technology works, and how municipalities can support this rapidly growing trend (SEA, 2020).
DownloadSALGA Status of Small Scale Embedded Generation (2020)
This document provides an update to the 2020 overview and provincial breakdown of municipalities that allow small-scale embedded generation (SSEG), have established processes for customers to connect SSEG, and have
2 MBDownloadSafe and Legal Installations of Rooftop PV in Cape Town
This document provides guidelines on how to install rooftop solar PV safely and legally, including information on how to decide on the type of system installed, how to select a service provider and the key requirements for installation. (City of Cape Town, 2020)
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