. The MPL's appreciated the invitation by the PCE and also noted the educative nature of the engagement. . A concern was raised that, the power supplied by the system is limited - it was argued that, the system should also support a refrigerator. . The system does not address energy poverty as women still have to continue collecting wood for heating and cooking. Therefore, it was urged that the DoE upgrade the system. . Regarding the issue of conflict on the appointment of KES and the closure of the project: It was indicated that the community was not happy with the system, they preferred grid electricity. It was suggested that the budget must be increased from DoE to accelerate electrification. . With regards to the issues on payment of the system, it was indicated that poor people cannot afford to pay for the system - it should be free. The provincial legislators undertook to discuss this issue independent of the PCE. . The main issue in Ndwedwe seemed to be around the acceptance of the non-grid technology - perhaps education and awareness raising on alternative energy sources needs to be intensified. . The Mayor's contention was that Ndwedwe Municipality is 80 percent electrified. . The Department of Energy has to review the policy on non-grid electricity system including budget allocation as well as the technology to accommodate increase of power. . The "Island Syndrome" was raised quite sharply i.e. the SHS was not installed in certain households within area where installations were made.