Good news for South Africans with solar panels on their roofs

• South Africans with solar panels on their roofs will not face fines or have their electricity supply disrupted if they do not register their rooftop solar power systems with Eskom.
• The deadline for registration is 30 September 2026, and customers who register before this date will have their fees waived, according to Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena.
• Energy expert Chris Yelland has argued that Eskom does not have the right to issue fines in the first place, and any cutoffs would be an empty threat with no basis in law.