South Africa's Eskom drops solar registration fine threat after stakeholder pressure

The state-owned utility reversed its threat to fine or disconnect customers with unregistered rooftop solar systems following industry and consumer backlash against a September 30 compliance deadline.

First covered Aug 19, 2026 · 4:44 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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38d PV Magazine South Africa’s Eskom backtracks on proposed solar registration fines — The utility previously warned that customers with unregistered solar systems after a September 30 deadline would face fines or disconnection.

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Appeared in: 2026-08-19 (#6) · 2026-08-20 (#11)

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