Compliance
Can I install solar if I have a prepaid electricity meter in South Africa?
Yes, many prepaid homes go solar — but your municipality may require a meter upgrade, a specific SSEG-compatible prepaid meter, or a move to a postpaid/SSEG tariff. Never assume the existing prepaid token meter will behave correctly with a hybrid export or reverse power. Fix metering in the project plan before commissioning.
- Disclose prepaid status on every quote request.
- Ask which meter type the metro approves for SSEG.
- Budget time for utility appointments — they delay switch-on more often than panel fitting.
- Read SSEG registration and tariff myths.
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