Eskom : 3 Steps to claim your solar rebate

The programme is structured around a rebate which reduces the selling price of a SABS approved solar water heating system. The reduction in price is based primarily on the performance of the solar water heater and its associated electricity saving potential. You receive a rebate directly from Deloittes, the facilitating auditors of the programme.

Only registered products, complying with the following criteria, qualify for the rebate:

It must be a high-pressure system with pressure higher than 100kPa.

The system must have a timer to optimise energy savings and regulate everyday usage. Alternatively, a load management device, i.e. a geyser buddy or ripple relay, to control the usage in crisis situations must be installed.

The system must be appropriate for the household and area in which it is installed, in terms of size, frost protection and water quality compatibility.

It must have a comprehensive guarantee of at least five years.

The system must have passed the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) tests, and comply with the South African National Standards (SANS) for thermal and mechanical performance and safety.

The supplier of the system must be registered with SESSA (Sustainable Energy Society of South Africa) solar water heating division.

The system must be installed by a registered installer and the customer will only be able to claim the rebate once facilitating auditors receive a final invoice from their supplier.