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Background information

 

Take note!
Make sure your supplier AND system are registered on the programme and note that YOU claim your rebate and not the supplier.


Introduction to Eskom's Solar Water Heating Programme

The Eskom Solar Water Heating Programme is driven by government which has set a target for renewable energy to contribute 10 000 gigawatt hours (GWh) of final energy consumption by 2013. Solar water heating could contribute up to 23% of this target. Eskom is supporting this drive through the large-scale introduction of solar water heating as it is one of the most effective renewable energy sources available.

 

Eskom rebates on solar water heating systems

Eskom's Solar Water Heating Programme, introduced at the beginning of 2008, has undergone a major change that brings it into line with international practice.

With immediate effect consumer rebates will now be paid directly to consumers and not to the installing supplier. In order to claim the rebate for the system fitted by approved Eskom suppliers, the purchaser will submit a claim for the rebate to Eskom's auditors who are facilitating and monitoring the process.

The rebate system is not in anyway exclusive. The requirements of a supplier to sell systems that qualify for rebates are the following:

  • Be able to offer a 5 year guarantee
  • Submit documents, including public liability and company details
  • Have system tested AND passed at the SABS for the following;
    • Safety
    • Mechanical
    • Thermal

The choice of what systems are submitted for testing is solely up to the supplier.

Important: No rebates are paid for systems which were installed before your system, your supplier or your installer were registered on the programme.