Eskom rebates on solar water heating systems

Eskom has announced that they will now pay up to a 25% rebate on the installation of approved solar water heating systems directly to the consumer. This is a change from Eskom’s initial Solar Water Heating Programme, introduced at the beginning of 2008, and brings it into line with international practice.

This initiative forms part of a drive by government for renewable energy to contribute 10 000 gigawatt hours (GWh) of final energy consumption by 2013. Solar water heating could contribute up to 23% of this target.

Installing solar water heating systems can reduce your heating bill by as much as 70%.

According to Eskom the rebate system is not in anyway exclusive. The requirements of a supplier to sell systems that qualify for rebates are the following:

• Be able to offer a 5 year guarantee
• Submit documents, including public liability and company details
• Have system tested AND passed at the SABS for the following;
  • Safety
  • Mechanical
  • Thermal

For more information read here…