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Solar Water Heaters save Electricity in South Africa

Submitted by Baerbel Epp on Mon, 02/23/2009 - 13:08.

As of 12 July 2011, the South African utility Eskom counted a total number of 84,214 approved applications since the beginning of the programme in 2007. Since the beginning of the programme the level of subsidies changed regularly. The latest table with the maximum rebate level was published on 12 April, 2011 and will be implemented most probably at the 1st of October. 

 

Country / region South Africa
Name of programme Solar Water Heating Programme
Type of incentive Rebate
Eligible technologie  Open loop and closed loop residential solar thermal systems approved by SABS
Applicable sectors  Home owners
Maximum rebate level 

open loop systems

< 99 litres imported                ZAR 2,399
≥ 100 litres imported              ZAR 3,094
< 99 litres locally produced      ZAR 2,879
≥ 100 litres locally produced    ZAR 3,713 

close loop systems

< 149 litres              imported                  ZAR 2,877
≥ 150 < 249 litres    imported                   ZAR 3,898
≥ 250 litres              imported                  ZAR 6,553
< 149 litres              locally produced         ZAR 3,453
≥ 150 < 249 litres     locally produced         ZAR 4,677
≥ 250 litres               locally produced         ZAR 7,863
All figures excl. VAT  

Special requirements Locally produced solar water heaters must consist of 80 % local content  
Requirements for system   Systems certified by SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) and South African National Standards for thermal and mechanical performance and safety (SANS)System suppliers must be accredited by a specialised auditing firm·        

  • 5 year guarantee      
  • High pressure system with timer       
  • Membership with Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa (SESSA)        
  • Proven track record of liability     
  • Documents of the company and company details

List of approved system suppliers: http://www.eskomidm.co.za/residential/residential-technologies/solar-water-heating-supplier-list
Requirements for installation 
  • Suppliers are completely responsible for their own installation teams. Accredited suppliers register their installers and they are responsible for the supervision of the installations to guarantee that they comply with the programme and building regulations.  
  • The system must be suitable for the household and region in terms of size, frost protection and water quality.
Further requirements For detailed requirements send an email to: eskomswhproject@deloitte.co.za or solar@eskom.co.za
Finance provider National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), Eskom / Demand Side Management (DSM)
Total funds 2 billion ZAR for development, marketing and incentives
Funding source Levy on the electricity tariff
Effective date January 2008, the reduced rebates different for imported and locally produced components will be implemented at the first of October 2011
Expiration date 2013
Website www.eskom.co.za/dsm
Last review of this tabloid July 2011
Contact Eskom Solar Programme Manager:Cetric WorthmannEmail: solar@eskom.co.za

Website: www.eskom.co.za/dsm

Phone Number: +27 31 792 8600

  

 

Effective Date: 
January 1, 2008
Incentive Program: 
Solar Water Heating Programme
Contact: 
Eskom

Rebate by Eskom not true

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 14:39.

My parents bought a set 2 years ago and were told that they would get a rebate. They are still waiting for it. Apparently the system is no longer covered.

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