1. Eskom’s Solar Water Heating Programme
Presentation to
Parliament on
Eskom’s Solar Water Heating Programme
17 April 2012
2018/06/15

2. Introduction
Government target of 1 million systems installed by end 2014
Approximately 230,000 systems installed through Eskom rebate programme and DORA funded Dx 443.
Balance of 800,000 systems requires roll-out of 22,000 systems per month (approx.)
Programme will be overseen by Inter-ministerial Project Steering Committee chaired by Director General for Economic Development

3. Low pressure installations
There were not many options to choose from and I dont have LP photos
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4. High pressure installations
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5. Installations to date
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6. Programme to date installations
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7. Number of Units installed ITD (end Mar 2012)
Rebate installation programme to date (claims received)
HP –
LP –
DoE Funded projects
LP –
Total SWH installations –
Number of registered companies listed at over 650
Expected to more than halve due to re-registration process currently underway
Total cost rebate programme to date – *R1.1b (* includes claims received but not yet processed and excludes DoE)

8. Installations to date
Above graph represents total installations to date, including installations received but not yet processed. This includes Eskom funded (rebate and contracts) and DoE funded (Tshwane, Sol Plaatje and Naledi).
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9. Lessons Learnt
Electricity savings are low in relation to cost – SWH is for job creation and service delivery
Quality of installations not always up to standard – re-work was required in many instances
Rigorous process controls are required
Contracts for on-going maintenance of low pressure systems are required
Safety is non-negotiable
*SWH – solar water heating

10. Way forward
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11. The low pressure rebate programme is to be replaced by a contracting approach
Government
Job creation and sustainability
BBBEE
Supplier Development &Localisation
Equitable share per province
Set aside for co-ops
Support for disadvantaged groups/communities
Certainty that targets will be met
Market Participants
Predictability and certainty
Finance
Implementing Agent
Rigorous controls and governance
Ensure quality installations
System sustainability
Safety

12. Roll-out targets
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13. Key parameters of future Roll-Out
Contracting options
Turnkey contracts
Separate contracts for the manufacturers and installers
Contract with Co-ops
Methodology for contract allocation
Open tender
Conversion of municipal MOU’s into contracts
Allocation of systems
Completely ‘open’ subject to equitable share across provinces
Designated communities / co-ops
Allocation process based on local authority submission

14. Key Parameters Of Future Roll-Out
4. Localisation
No local content specification
Minimum level of local content in systems (Gate Keeper)
Weighting in tender evaluation
5. Sustainability of systems
Retention of payments for 3-5 years
Guarantees / provisions required
Contract for system maintenance in place for installers
‘Carbon’ revenues to be leveraged

15. System specification and installation requirements
Safety - Full compliance to OSHACT and Eskom safety requirements
Compliance with National standards, SANS standards
Installations only on lower LSM (Iiving standards measure) houses
Maximum size 150L
SWH systems to carry SABS mark approval
If required, roofs to be re-enforced
Permanent Water connection at the dwelling
Water quality within acceptable parameters

16. Scope of work for installers
Installation and maintenance of Solar Water Heaters
Development and execution of a 5 year maintenance plan
Development of installers and execution of training plan
Installer training and skills development by approved accredited solar trainer and SETA approved
Minimum of 70% of local community labour to be trained and employed for the installation.
Quality assurance Management and auditing of SWH System
Call centre establishment and operation
Progress reporting
Database collection and form administration

17. THANK YOU
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