Eswatini EEC Warns SZ Solar Owners: Register or Face E15,500 Penalty

• The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) has warned owners of unregistered private embedded electricity generation systems, including solar PV installations, of a potential penalty of up to E15,500.
• These systems must be registered with the EEC to avoid penalties and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, as mandated by the Electricity Act of 2007.
• The warning is part of ongoing efforts to regulate and standardize the use of renewable energy sources in Eswatini, with a new regulatory framework for embedded generation having taken effect on August 1, 2026.

Failure to register these systems can result in significant penalties, including a fine of up to E15,500.

The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) in Eswatini has issued a warning to owners of private embedded electricity generation systems, including solar PhotoVoltaic (PV) installations connected to the national grid. These systems must be registered with the EEC to avoid potential penalties. The warning comes as part of ongoing efforts to regulate and standardize the use of renewable energy sources in the country.

The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) is tasked with the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in Eswatini, while the Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) oversees policy development and implementation and regulates the energy sector. As part of this mandate, the EEC is responsible for ensuring that all embedded electricity generation systems meet specific safety and regulatory standards, as required by the Electricity Act of 2007. Unregistered systems pose a risk not only to their owners but also to the national grid and other consumers.

The warning issued by the Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) highlights the importance of proper registration and compliance with regulations for private embedded electricity generation systems in Eswatini. Failure to register these systems can result in significant penalties, including a fine of up to E15,500. This development is particularly relevant for lawyers advising clients on private embedded electricity generation systems, who must ensure that their clients' systems are registered to avoid potential legal and financial consequences. The national implementation of Embedded Generation Feed-in Tariffs, Connection Charges, and a Non-Compliance Penalty Schedule took effect on August 1, 2026.

Lawyers advising clients on private embedded electricity generation systems in Eswatini should ensure their systems are registered to avoid a potential E15,500 penalty from the EEC.

Source: Original reporting via Eswatini Daily News