Imagine this:
You’ve installed solar panels on your roof to get rid of sky-high Eskom bills… and now not only are you saving money every month — you’re actually making some too.
Sounds too good to be true? It’s not.
Thanks to a growing movement in South Africa, you can now sell your extra solar electricity back into the grid and earn credits or payouts for the power you don’t use.
Let’s break it down simply:
🔋 How Does Selling Electricity Back to the Grid Work?
This process is called grid-tied solar with net metering.
In plain English, here’s what happens:
- Your solar system generates electricity from the sun during the day.
- Your home uses what it needs — for lights, appliances, TVs, etc.
- Any extra electricity that you don’t use gets sent back into the municipal or Eskom grid.
- Your meter runs backwards and you get credited or paid for the surplus energy you supply.
It’s like turning your roof into a mini power station. ⚡
🏠 Do You Qualify to Sell Electricity?
Yes — if you have a grid-tied solar system and your municipality supports “feed-in tariffs” or “net metering,” you could qualify.
More and more municipalities across South Africa (like Cape Town, Johannesburg, Tshwane and others) are starting to offer this. You’ll just need:
- A smart bi-directional meter that can measure power in and out.
- Your solar system to be registered and approved by your local municipality.
- A professional installer who ensures you’re compliant and certified.
💰 How Much Can You Earn?
It depends on:
- How much extra power you produce
- Your local feed-in tariff rate (e.g., R2.53/kWh in some areas)
- Your energy usage habits
Some homeowners reduce their bills to almost zero, while others with larger systems actually earn monthly payouts.
And yes — even if you’re not earning massive income, the savings alone can add up to thousands of Rand every year.
🤔 Is It Worth the Setup?
Absolutely.
Yes, you’ll need the right meter and paperwork. Yes, there’s an upfront investment. But once it’s all in place:
✅ You reduce your reliance on Eskom
✅ You protect yourself from rising energy costs
✅ You get rewarded for your clean energy
✅ And you help power your community at the same time
You’re not just saving money anymore — you’re becoming your own energy provider.
📞 Final Thought: Want to Know If Your Home Qualifies?
We’ll help you find out:
👉 How much you can save
👉 If your municipality supports feed-in
👉 What kind of solar setup you need
👉 And how fast you can get up and running
Let the sun pay you back.
Request a free quote today, and let’s turn your rooftop into a power-producing asset.