Guides — South Africa
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Systems
How do I size it, and what changed with net billing?
City of Cape Town SSEG Application and Approved Inverter List
How to register solar with the City of Cape Town. Learn the SSEG application process, approved inverter list, and bi-directional AMI meter rules.
Deye Cloud App Setup and Remote Monitoring Guide
Set up and commission the Deye Cloud app: Bluetooth 2.4GHz Wi-Fi provisioning, hybrid work modes, Quick Settings power limits, and LoRa smart device groups.
Deye Hybrid Inverter Parallel 3-Phase Setup Guide
Learn how to configure Deye SUN series hybrid inverters for parallel 3-phase operation, including CAN wiring, DIP switches, and battery setup.
Eskom Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) Connection Rules for South Africa
Understand Eskom's rules for connecting small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) in South Africa, including application, metering, and safety requirements.
How Solar Geysers Work in South Africa: A Construction Explainer
How a South African solar geyser is built: flat-plate and evacuated-tube collectors, direct and indirect circuits, and the tank's safety fittings.
How to Connect Multiple Sunsynk Inverters and Users to Sunsynk Connect
Connect multiple Sunsynk inverters to one plant and manage user access on Sunsynk Connect. Learn about datalogger requirements and ownership transfer.
How to Stop Solar Batteries Discharging to an EV Charger: Sunsynk & Deye
Prevent home solar batteries from discharging into EV chargers on Sunsynk & Deye systems: Henley block splitter wiring and 100% SOC timer setup.
SSEG Registration in South Africa: Eskom and City of Cape Town
Solar systems must be registered. Whether you apply to Eskom or to your municipality, which forms are needed, and what a CoC has to do with it.
Sunsynk Connect App: Monitoring and Managing Your Solar System in South Africa
Reading Sunsynk Connect: the power flow, the energy graph, why the generator icon may be missing, and how to export your data.
Sunsynk Eastron Meter vs CT Clamp: When to Use Which
Understand when to use a Sunsynk Eastron meter instead of a CT clamp, including model selection and wiring for various inverter setups.
Three Single-Phase Sunsynk Inverters on a Three-Phase Supply
Configure three single-phase Sunsynk Classic, Acure, or Elite inverters for a three-phase supply, including firmware and battery setup.
Understanding Your Solar CoC Certificate in South Africa
What a Certificate of Compliance covers, who may legally issue one, and why you need it for SSEG registration and when you sell the house.
Victron MultiPlus Generator Auto Start Configuration
Configuring Victron MultiPlus generator auto-start conditions and adjusting AC input current limits for off-grid power.
Wiring Multiple Sunsynk Batteries for Your South African Solar System
How many Sunsynk batteries can be wired together, why mixing models takes the lowest cap, and what changes beyond five units.
Money
Schemes, instalments, loans — what can I actually get?
SARS Solar Tax Rebate South Africa: The Section 6C Individual Credit
The SARS Section 6C solar tax rebate for individuals expired on 29 February 2024. Learn its terms, who qualified, and what was excluded.
Solar Financing South Africa: Bank Loans, Home Loan Extensions, and Terms
Compare solar financing across South African banks: Standard Bank LookSee, Absa Solar Loan, Nedbank 110% bond, and FNB nav» Energy rates and loan terms.
Solar Panel Insurance South Africa: Building Cover, CoC Rules, and Claim Requirements
How to insure solar panels in South Africa: buildings vs contents cover, dedicated cover from R99/month, mandatory CoC, and Santam claim rules.
Solar Panel Theft Prevention South Africa: Anti-Theft Hardware, Alarms, and Security
Preventing solar panel theft in South Africa: anti-tamper shear nuts, alarm beams, DataDot microdotting, and SAPS incident reporting.