SSEG Application Made Easy

Leave the SSEG application process to us
and enjoy a stress-free experience!

OUR SERVICES

  • SSEG application, including all site drawings.
  • Submitting documents to the municipality.
  • On-site inspections for regulatory compliance.
  • The commissioning report and sign-off by our Professional Electrical Engineer, as required by municipalities.
  • Submitting commissioning documents to the municipality for final sign-off.
  • NERSA Registration for Large Systems.

We provide comprehensive support to solar companies & individual clients for SSEG Municipal regulatory compliance and the application process.

What is SSEG?

Small-scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) involves solar PV systems on different properties (residential, commercial & industrial properties), syncing with the municipality’s grid.

Why is SSEG Municipal Registration & Approval Essential?

To ensure installations meet national regulations and are safe to operate, systems must be safely isolated from the municipal network to prevent electrocutions or accidents. Municipal by-laws require SSEG systems to be registered and approved. Failure to do so results in fines and power disconnection.
Additionally, the Eskom & Municipalities Electricity Supply By-law (2010, amended 2017) states that no consumer-provided electricity generation equipment can be connected without prior written consent from the Director of the EGD.

What is the process for SSEG Approval?

Application

The initial step is to submit an SSEG application form along with a single-line diagram to the municipality. The application must include the details of the Electrical Engineer.

Successful Application Confirmation

“Permission to install” Letter will be issued if the application is successful.

Electrical Certificate of Compliance (COC)

Electrical Certificate of Compliance (COC) is done by a registered electrical contractor.

On-Site Inspection

After the installation is complete, an inspection must be conducted to ensure compliance with SANS 10142 and NRS 097.

Commissioning Sign-Off

After the entire installation complies with these regulations, a Professional Electrical Engineer can sign off the Commissioning Form.

Final Submission

The Commissioning Form, single line diagram, Electrical Certificate of Compliance (COC), and Supplemental Contract are then submitted to the relevant municipality.

Process Completion

The municipality issues a Final Commissioning Approval Letter when all documents are submitted, and the installation complies with all regulations.
The SSEG process is then completed.

For more information visit the SSEG Resource Portal HERE

All System Sizes (5kW – & Higher)

Applications, Single-Line Drawings, and Submissions

Step 1

EcoGen gets all relevant info from the client & Solar Company. EcoGen ensures that the system is according to the NRS 097-2, NRS 048 & SANS 10142 regulations. Solar Company is responsible for the system design. The final system design remains the responsibility of the Solar Company.

Step 2

EcoGen completes the SSEG application, according to the municipality’s criteria including all residential or commercial site drawings.

Step 3

EcoGen creates single-line drawings based on the design information, meeting municipal standards. For commercial sites, we also provide solar layout drawings. Additionally, we can supply solar panel layout drawings for estates.

Step 4

EcoGen submits all required applications & supporting documents to the municipality.

Step 5

EcoGen follow-up for a Permission to install letter from the municipality.

Step 6

EcoGen’s inspector carries out on-site inspections for regulatory compliance.

Step 7

EcoGen forward the inspection report to the solar company.

Step 8

EcoGen completes the Supplemental Contract between the property owner and the municipality.

Step 9

EcoGen completes the commissioning report and sign-off by our Professional Electrical Engineer, as required by municipalities.

Step 10

EcoGen submits the commissioning report and supporting documents to the municipality for final sign-off.

Step 11

EcoGen follow-up on the final approval letter from the municipality.

EcoGen Compliances Prices

System Size 5kW – 30kW –
Residential

  • SSEG Application Process & Single Line Drawing R2 500.00
  • Inspection, Commissioning Report & Pr. Eng. Sign-Off & Supplemental Contract R2 500.00
  • Solar Layout Plan (Estates) R500.00

All prices exclusive of VAT

System Size 30kW – 150kW – Commercial Sites

  • SSEG Application Process & Single Line Drawing R3 000.00
  • Inspection, Commissioning Report & Pr. Tech. Eng. Sign-Off &  Supplemental Contract R3 000.00 to R3 500.00
  • Commercial Layout Plan R1 500.00

All prices exclusive of VAT

System Size 160kW – Higher – Industrial Sites

  • SSEG Application Process & Single Line Drawing R4 000.00
  • NERSA Registration R1 800.00
  • Commercial Layout Plan R1 500.00
  • Inspection, Supplemental Contract & Commissioning Report & Sign-Off Price varies according to system

All prices exclusive of VAT

Get In Touch

Contact Information

Office Number: +27 63 395 4843

Email: info@ecogencompliance.co.za

Address: 40 Somerset str, Nigel, 1490