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Keep a list of your jobs, tick off the documents each customer has sent, and send them a WhatsApp message listing what is still missing. Jobs save on this phone as you go.

Requirements last checked 19 October 2026

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Who supplies the electricity?

Eskom customers apply online at connect.eskom.co.za. If the customer buys electricity from a municipality, choose that option instead.

Requirements checklist (0/7)

Tick off documents as you receive them. Unchecked items appear in the message below.

1. Latest Eskom electricity accountcustomer

Must show the customer's Eskom account number, meter number, and physical address.

Pro tip: Ensure account name matches ID and meter is billed under grid connection.

2. Copy of ID / Business registrationcustomer

Certified copy of the property owner's South African ID document or CIPC registration document.

Pro tip: Must be clear and legible.

3. NRS 097-2-1 Inverter test certificateinstaller

Type test certificate showing compliant anti-islanding protection and NRS 097-2-1 approval.

Pro tip: Download directly from inverter manufacturer's portal or Eskom approved list.

4. Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for electrical wiringinstaller

Valid South African Certificate of Compliance (SANS 10142-1) signed by a registered Installation Electrician.

Pro tip: Must include the supplementary solar PV & inverter page / test report.

5. Basic SSEG commissioning & installation test reportinstaller

Standard commissioning inspection report showing inverter serial numbers, array capacity (kWp), and earthing tests.

Pro tip: Eskom simplified this requirement to standard commissioning test sheets.

6. Single Line Diagram (SLD) / Schematicengineering

Electrical schematic showing PV array, inverter, lockable isolator switch, changeover switch, and connection to main DB.

Pro tip: Include NRS compliant lockable AC isolator visible to utility technicians.

7. Online application submitted on Eskom Connectcustomer

Application logged via connect.eskom.co.za and reference number received.

Pro tip: Keep customer application reference number safe for status tracking.

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Hi Thandi! This is from SunBright Solar regarding your Eskom SSEG solar registration.

To complete your system registration and compliance sign-off, we still need the following item(s):

1. Latest Eskom electricity account
2. Copy of ID / Business registration
3. NRS 097-2-1 Inverter test certificate
4. Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for electrical wiring
5. Basic SSEG commissioning & installation test report
6. Single Line Diagram (SLD) / Schematic
7. Online application submitted on Eskom Connect

Please reply with photos or PDF copies of these documents at your earliest convenience so we can keep your project moving forward.
(For online submission, details can be accessed at https://connect.eskom.co.za)

Thanks,
SunBright Solar

South African SSEG Registration Quick Links

Registered small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems keep grid connections legal, prevent fines, and ensure safe installation according to NRS 097-2-1 and SANS 10142-1 standards.

Eskom Customer Application Tool NRS 097-2-1 Inverter Compliance