. Increasing the capacity of the solar home system is essential - as a way to address poverty issues, particularly to provide for cooking and heating as well. . The absence of electricity and the impact thereof on schools was noted by the PCE. . The absence of water, although not a mandate of the Energy Department was noted but was indicated that it would be referred to the relevant Department (Water and Environmental Affairs). . The good relationship that KES had with the Doe together with the Msinga Municipality and the Post Office was commended and it was emphasised that such relations should continue. . It was indicated that the whole drive for the SHS was to eventually upgrade to grid electricity. It is an interim measure. Education and awareness raising on alternative energy sources is essential. . Different municipalities appear to have differing policies on the deployment of the FBE policy and hence recipients of non-grid electrification are receiving differing amounts (to pay the service fee) depending on where they live. . A socio-economic impact study of the programme needs to be conducted . The DoE and Eskom, to in future, come to the municipality and/or communities to explain the electrification process. 2. Visit to Letsatsi Power (Free State) - 29th of January 2014