# Environment, Forestry and Fisheries minister Dion George has urged Eskom to permanently waive solar panel registration fees, extending its current exemption beyond March 2026. Eskom has offered free registration and smart meters for residential solar systems up to 50-thousand volt-amperes since March 2023, saving homeowners over nine-thousand-rand. George argues reinstating fees would hinder renewable adoption, urging Eskom to fully support South Africa’s clean energy transition. He also criticised rising electricity tariffs, emphasising the need for accessible solar alternatives.
Minister George urges Eskom to permanently waive solar fees