Kouga Local Municipality is calling on residents to take two important community actions this week.

Residents with Small-Scale Embedded Generation systems are reminded to register their installations. At the same time, the municipality is appealing for donations to support vulnerable residents ahead of severe weather.

Register Your SSEG System

All Small-Scale Embedded Generation systems must be authorised by Kouga Local Municipality before installation.

This includes solar photovoltaic systems, battery-only storage systems, wind systems, biogas systems, generators and micro-hydro systems.

Registration helps ensure that these systems are safe, compliant and legally connected to the municipal electricity network.

Safety And Compliance

Authorised systems help protect municipal workers, residents and property.

Unapproved installations can create serious risks. These include electrocution, fire hazards and possible insurance claim problems.

Registration also helps the municipality manage the electricity network as more households move towards self-generation.

Free Municipal Registration

Registration and authorisation with Kouga Local Municipality are free of charge.

However, installers or third-party service providers may charge residents to assist with the process.

Residents are encouraged to make sure that all installation, registration and compliance requirements are clearly included in quotations and service agreements.

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Donations Needed Ahead Of Severe Weather

In preparation for incoming severe weather, Kouga Local Municipality is also appealing to residents to assist vulnerable community members.

The municipality urgently needs donations of mattresses and blankets.

These items will help provide comfort and support to residents affected during this difficult period.

Drop-Off Points

Donations can be delivered to the following locations:

Humansdorp Fire Station

Jeffreys Bay Fire Station

St Francis Bay Fire Station

Donation Contact

For donation enquiries, contact Annelise Rossouw on 071 482 2428.

Your support can make a meaningful difference to people in need across Kouga.

Thank you for supporting your community.

Kouga Municipality Issues Two Community Calls To Action: Solar Registration And Community Support