net metering

Presently Eskom allows consumer connections to the Medium-Voltage (above 1 000 V) Grid – this excludes most small scale generators (typically rooftop Photovoltaic installations) from connecting to the Grid and receiving some form of credit for power generated from these small scale solar power installations. Exceptions to the above are in Cape Town and Nelson Mandela Bay whose electricity authorities both allow consumers below 1000 Volts to Grid-Tie and run their electricity meters … [Read more...] about One more reason to be proud of Port Elizabeth (NMB Actually!)