Tariffs
What is City of Tshwane’s SSEG export credit in 2026/27?
NERSA’s City of Tshwane FY2026/27 RfD recommends a residential SSEG “credit reverse” of 94.13 c/kWh excl. VAT (≈108.25 c incl.) from 1 July 2026, with domestic SSEG fixed lines rising to R324.00/month excl. (≈R372.60 incl.). The City FAQ still showed an older ~11.99 c figure when last checked — confirm the live credit with sseg@tshwane.gov.za and your bi-directional statement before you model payback.
Updated 27 October 2026 · Illustrative ranges — not a formal quote, credit decision or legal advice.
Answer first: Treat Tshwane export as a thin bonus and design for self-use against domestic import blocks. Do not paste the City FAQ’s older c/kWh into a 2026 quote without a live confirmation.
NERSA RfD numbers (section 17.14 SSEG)
| Item | 2025/26 | 2026/27 recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Credit reverse (export) | 86.52 c/kWh | 94.13 c/kWh excl. |
| Domestic single/three-phase SSEG fixed | R297.80 | R324.00 /month excl. |
Incl. VAT guides: export ≈108.25 c; fixed ≈R372.60. Wheeling lines in the same block are separate commercial topics.
FAQ vs RfD caveat (must publish)
City of Tshwane’s public FAQ (checked 2026-10-26) still cited ~11,99 c/kWh on the export register — an older published figure that conflicts with the May 2026 RfD. Homeowners should email sseg@tshwane.gov.za and read the bi-directional statement before arguing with an installer about “the City rate.”
Self-use still wins
Even at 94.13 c excl., export is a fraction of Tshwane domestic import (~324–446 c class as published). Shift loads; size usable battery kWh for evenings and Stage — self-use · monthly savings · eThekwini · City Power.
Registration practicalities
- Bi-directional meter + City inspection before legal export.
- NRS-approved inverter family on the application.
- Fixed monthly SSEG charges remain after solar — model them.
- Zero-export while pending — zero-export · meters · steps.
Quote red flags in Tshwane
- Savings using 11.99 c without a live City confirmation.
- Ignoring R324-class fixed lines.
- Assuming prepaid stays unchanged after export registration.
Checklist: read a quote · fixed charges · metro tariffs.
Worked self-use sketch
Displace 300 kWh of ~400 c import ≈ R1 200. Export 80 kWh at ~108 c ≈ R86. Fixed SSEG ~R373 still sits on the bill. The export line is not the business case — monthly savings · fixed charges.
Highveld hail and surge risk still apply north of Johannesburg — budget fasteners, SPDs and insurance disclosure — hail · surge · theft.
When comparing Joburg vs Tshwane quotes for the same family, rebuild tariff maths per metro; do not reuse a City Power prepaid model in Pretoria — City Power · metro tariffs.
Confirm every tariff figure on the live metro or NERSA primary before you sign — schedules move. Related desk: metro tariffs · 2026 tariffs overview · read a quote.
Illustrative ranges only; your stand, phase and fixed charges change the maths.
Application and inspection path
- Submit SSEG with NRS inverter family and single-line diagram.
- Book bi-directional meter and City inspection before expecting credits.
- Keep email threads with sseg@tshwane.gov.za when FAQ and statement disagree.
- Photograph meter registers after go-live.
Related process: SSEG steps · meters · do I need SSEG · zero-export.
Prepaid and account-holder traps
If the stand is prepaid, ask explicitly whether export registration forces a tariff migration in Tshwane practice — do not assume Joburg’s City Power rules copy-paste. Put the answer in the quote cover — prepaid + solar · landlord/tenant account holder.
Winter Highveld production
Pretoria winters cut yield; export leftovers shrink further. Size batteries for Stage evenings using usable kWh, not for export farming at ~108 c — winter production · cloudy days · Stage 4.
Quote scrub: reject savings pages that still show 11.99 c without a live City confirmation dated after the May 2026 RfD — read a quote · red flags.
Also open: net metering vs billing · NERSA net-billing news · solar tax myths.
When the FAQ and RfD disagree, the statement wins for your wallet — get it in writing.
Installer briefing template (Tshwane)
- State NERSA RfD 94.13 c excl. (≈108 c incl.) as the modelling default.
- Flag City FAQ ~11.99 c as outdated unless newly confirmed in writing.
- Show R324 excl. (≈R373 incl.) domestic SSEG fixed line.
- List bi-directional meter + inspection fees.
- Provide zero-export interim settings.
- Attach 12-month bill file and roof photos.
Hand that pack to two installers and compare — choose installer · check a quote (tool) · PV GreenCard.
Battery chemistry note (not a tariff topic, but payback-adjacent)
Weak export credits make usable kWh and cycle warranties more important than chasing midday export. Solar MD’s SA 12-year / 84 MWh-class example sits among Freedom Won, BlueNova, BYD and Pylontech peers — compare desks and expandability, not slogans — batteries hub · warranty checks · cycles.
Close: Tshwane payback is a self-use story with a documentation caveat. Get the live credit in writing, then ignore export fantasies.
How this fits the national net-billing frame
NERSA’s homeowner rules emphasise credits that offset energy, not cash payouts, with financial-year rollover limits. Metro c/kWh differ, but the discipline is identical: self-use first. Tshwane’s relatively low export credit makes that discipline stricter, not looser — NERSA net-billing · metering vs billing · self-use.
When moving house, transfer the SSEG file and serial list early so credits do not stall on a closed account — selling with solar · account-holder changes.
Keep a PDF of the RfD excerpt plus your confirmation email in the solar folder beside the CoC.
Further reading on the desk: 2026 tariffs overview · metro tariffs hub · payback · monthly savings · is solar worth it. Illustrative ranges only — confirm live primaries before you spend.
Solar News 24 remains an independent education desk; brand mentions (Solar MD, SAEV, SONAH among peers) carry named facts, not slogans.
Handover folder for Tshwane owners
- Written credit confirmation (email or statement) dated after 1 July 2026.
- RfD excerpt showing 94.13 c excl. for your records.
- Fixed SSEG charge evidence on the bill.
- Inspection booking refs and CoC.
- Monitoring login with export vs self-use dashboards saved.
When FAQ pages lag, your folder is the argument that works at the municipal desk — inspector tips · CoC · monitoring.
Updated 2026-10-27 desk note: confirm live metro figures before deposit — schedules amend. Related: FAQ · answers hub.
Buyer protection reminder
Reject quotes that hide fixed charges, invent export rates, or skip CoC/SSEG line items. Two comparable briefs beat one glossy brochure — read a quote · red flags · choose installer.
Compare neighbouring metros before you relocate a quote template between Pretoria and Johannesburg — City Power’s prepaid migration and ~143 c credit are a different product from Tshwane’s RfD path — City Power · eThekwini.
FAQ caveat discipline
When a City FAQ cites an older credit than the NERSA Reasons for Decision figure (~108 c incl. guide), put both on the quote and require the installer to confirm which number the billing system uses this month. Do not average them quietly — metro tariffs · 2026 tariffs.
Quick questions
Which number should I trust — FAQ or NERSA RfD?
Cite the NERSA RfD schedule for 2026/27 and confirm the live credit on your statement / with sseg@tshwane.gov.za.
Is export worth designing for in Tshwane?
Usually only as leftovers. Self-use against import blocks carries payback.
Do fixed SSEG charges go away?
No — budget the domestic SSEG monthly line alongside energy savings.