Tshwane council approves policies for locals to self-generate electricity and trade
Residents will have an opportunity to produce and supply electricity via the municipal grid.
According to a new policy, Tshwane households and businesses can now generate their own electricity, trade it and contribute to the grid.
According to the metro, the decision was made by the Council to approve the policies for Embedded Generation and Energy Wheeling, paving the way for sustainable energy solutions.
Embedded generation refers to the process by which individuals or businesses produce electricity, usually using solar panels, and connect this energy to the municipality’s grid, while energy wheeling occurs when these electricity producers sell their generated power to another user.
MMC for Utility Services Frans Boshielo said these policies are part of the metro’s efforts to support households, businesses, and independent producers who want to generate their own electricity and contribute to the grid.
“We are creating a system that is well-managed, fair, and ready for the future of energy.”
He said the electricity travels through the municipal grid to reach the buyer.
“These activities need to be properly regulated to ensure safety, fairness, and stability in the network, and these policies give us a framework,” he said.
Approval of Embedded Generation and Energy Wheeling Policies-a bog step on the City’s energy transition Media Statement @CityTshwane @kholofeloMorodi @nasiphim pic.twitter.com/3hw7WPstmT
— MMC Frans Boshielo (@MMCBoshielo) June 2, 2025
He said that the procedure marks a significant advance in the metro’s energy transition, offering benefits that span from environmental to economic.
“These policies are not only about new technologies, but they are also about energy security, economic opportunity, and environmental sustainability.”
Boshielo said the metro held extensive public consultations on these policies before their approval.
“We had 18 physical sessions and six online sessions engaging residents, businesses, energy experts, and technical installers.”
He said the final policies have taken the public’s input into account and are also aligned with the national regulatory framework issued by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa.
“Both small-scale users and large producers are now included in a clear process that makes energy access more transparent and inclusive.”
He said that through embedded generation and energy wheeling, the metro is laying a foundation for a cleaner, more resilient electricity system.
“Together, we are building a future-ready Tshwane responsibly, equitably, and with vision,” he concluded.
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