If you’re installing solar in South Africa, you’ll likely come across the term SSEG — Small-Scale Embedded Generation. It sounds bureaucratic, but registering matters, and it’s simpler than most people expect once you know the steps.
What is SSEG registration?
SSEG registration is how your municipality (or Eskom, if you’re a direct Eskom customer) formally records that you have a private generation system — solar, in most residential cases — connected to your property. It exists for safety (so linesmen know your system exists before doing grid maintenance) and compliance.
What you need to register
- A valid Certificate of Compliance (CoC) from your installer — issued after commissioning
- Your inverter’s technical specification sheet
- A single-line diagram of your electrical installation
- Proof of ownership / municipal account number
- The completed SSEG application form for your specific municipality
Why we handle the CoC automatically
Every WEnergy installation includes final system commissioning and issuance of your Electrical Certificate of Compliance as standard — it’s not an optional extra. Without it, you can’t register your SSEG, your insurer may reject a claim related to your electrical system, and reselling your home becomes harder. See our installation process for exactly how this fits into your install.
Which municipalities are strictest?
City of Cape Town and City of Johannesburg have the most established SSEG processes with online portals. Ekurhuleni, Tshwane and smaller municipalities vary — some still require in-person submission. If you’re unsure what your municipality requires, ask us when we quote you; we deal with this regularly across Gauteng.
Getting solar installed and want SSEG sorted properly?
We handle the CoC — ask us about SSEG registration for your municipality.