Homeowners warned that missing this deadline could cost up to R36,000

• South African homeowners must register their rooftop solar installations with Eskom or the relevant municipality by 30 September 2026 to avoid registration-related charges.
• The registration process costs nothing today but can end up costing up to R10,000 in town and up to R36,000 for a rural connection, with required documentation including a Certificate of Compliance, an inverter test certificate, and a test report for the installation.
• Homeowners with solar installations may need to inform their insurer before installing the system and ensure the value of the solar equipment is reflected in the property's insured replacement value, as insurers have become more detailed in the information they require from homeowners with solar installations.