Solar PV Grid-tied System - Eskom Application

#1

Who has had a recent experience of dealing with Eskom as a utility provider when installing a roof solar PV grid-tied system?
How has the application process gone; any estimates on the cost and timeframes?

#2

Hi Simon,
As far as the cost go, they have a set price before they can start with the Cost Estimate Letter. This can be found in their application form;
CUSTOMER SUPPLY SIZE CATERGORY APPLICABLE COST ESTIMATE FEE
0 – 1 MVA/MW (Minor process) R3 353 + VAT = R3 860
0 – 1MVA/MW (Major process) R 16 765.22 + VAT = R19 280

1 MVA/MW ≤50 MVA/MW (Large) R 66 991.30 + VAT = R77 040
50 MVA/MW (Very large) R 100 521.74 + VAT = R115 600
Recoverable works (Minimum charge if a CEL is required) R 16 765.22 + VAT = R19 280
Short Major Process (where no CEL is issued)[1] R 16 765.22 + VAT = R19 280

Further costs is highly dependent on what infrastructure is already installed and can range from R 1 000 to R 900 000.

Timeframe is up to 52 weeks.