DATE OF SUBMISSION: 15 DECEMBER 2009
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
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QUESTION 2109
QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY
2109. Mr P F Smith (IFP) to ask the Minister of Energy:
(1) Why is there an insistence on a five-year guarantee in respect of
Eskomâs domestic electricity rebate programme when the industry norm
is far less?
(2) Whether this disqualifies potential suppliers of suitable products
from applying for accreditation; if not, why not; if so, what are the
relevant details? NW2759E
Reply
1) Eskom has chosen a 5 year guarantee as we require the quality of
system to provide the consumer with sustainable energy savings. But
it is important to note that the 5 year guarantee is on the collector
and geyser, and only 1 year on workmanship and pipes and pipe
fittings.
The stipulated period is also a minimum requirement for the EEDSM
programme to effectively contribute to the increase of the reserve
margin and to limit additional generation expansion programme where
possible.
(2) If a supplier does not provide a 5 year warranty then they cannot
participate in the Eskom programme.
To participate in the Eskom rebate programme, the solar
supplier/retailer system has to abide by the following:
1) System must be SABS accredited.
2) The system components must carry a 5 year guarantee
3) The system must be installed by an accredited installation team
(This is now being altered to be installed by an accredited
Solar water heater installer as classified under the new PIRB
board. Each system must now have a certificate of compliance on
completion).
4) System must be installed with a load management device or
timer (Increases savings by 30 to 50%).
5) All standards and regulations must be adhered to under OSHACT,
Building regulations, SANS 10142 and SANS10106.
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