Johannesburg’s municipal electricity utility, City Power, has announced a revised application procedure for Small Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) installations, aimed at customers who wish to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.

The new process aims to streamline approvals and ensure compliance with municipal regulations before any installation begins.

The municipality has outlined a six-step application roadmap that customers must follow to legally install a solar PV system.

City Power stresses that all SSEG solar PV projects must secure municipal approval prior to installation.

The steps include obtaining an electricity supply application notification number, submitting a Solar PV application form to jozipvpower@citypower.co.za, undergoing a City Power site inspection, submitting a Certificate of Compliance and PV Commissioning Form after installation, and receiving pre-approval and final approval letters.

Assistance is available by contacting City Power on 011 490 7484. You will be assisted by a representative.

City Power stresses that all SSEG solar PV projects must secure municipal approval prior to installation.

For enquiries or assistance with the SSEG process, customers can contact City Power at jozipvpower@citypower.co.za, via WhatsApp on 083 291 6663, or by calling 011 490 7484.

The campaign is promoted under the hashtag #CityPowerAwareness, encouraging residents to follow the formal application route for compliant solar energy setups.