Policy document on self-purchased photovoltaic panels

How to communicate the self-consumption figure for a solar PV installation?

5.1.1 The self-consumption figure for the solar PV installation shall be communicated in a written format and in such a way that it is clear whether this refers to a case with and without electrical energy storage. 5.1.2 It is permissible to communicate self-consumption for each of the occupancy archetypes on the same system.

What is self-consumption of PV electricity?

Self-consumption of PV electricity presupposes that the cost of producing PV electricity is cheaper (at the time of investment or during the lifetime of the PV system) than the price that the consumer pays for his electricity. Without having reached this threshold, self-consumption will require additional financial incentives as we will see below.

Can alternative solar PV configurations affect self-consumption?

Guidance on the impact of alternative solar PV configurations such as multiple orientation arrays on self-consumption. Please note that at present no adjustments can be made when using the document to consider different solar configurations other than calculation of the annual electrical generation.

What is a solar PV guideline?

V, as it is the dominant embedded generation technology in the South African market. The guideline pr vides recommendations and best practices on how to procure and maintain such assets.The guideline aims to assist municipal oficials throughout the solar PV procure

Should solar PV be used for domestic energy storage?

In a domestic context, solar PV has a number of potential benefits such as reduced electricity bills, increased energy independence, carbon savings and (historically) a subsidy. The case for domestic energy storage relies in part on increasing the expected consumption of electricity generated by a solar PV microgeneration system.

Are self-consumption driven PV installations still a minority?

Categories have been adapted to take into consideration the evolution of the PV market in 2014. However, if self-consumption driven installations have increased, they remain a minority with less than 16% of the global PV market. The same situation occurs in several countries.