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Table 2: Licensing and registration for different system types

What about storage? embedded generators installers need to promote the application for connection with
Storage by itself, charging from the local electricity distributors and the registration with Nersa. It is the responsibility of
network and discharging at peak periods local installers to ensure that their clients are informed of the correct procedure to avoid
for example, should be considered a repercussions in the future.
‘generator’ subject to Schedule 2 and
other requirements. Where the storage is Contact GreenCape, Phone 021 811 0250, energy@green-cape.co.za, https://greencape.co.za
a component of a system with a primary
generator, ‘total generator capacity’
should be determined by the technical
capabilities of the system:
• If the primary generator and the storage
system can both inject their full capacity
at the same time, the total should be
considered.
• If the primary generator is an inverter-
based generator and the storage system
shares the inverter, the inverter capacity
will determine the ‘total generator
capacity’.

As the embedded generator market
continues to grow, end-users and Table 3: Where to find relevant documents for registration and licensing

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