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Ndlambe Municipality Targets Solar Users with New Policy
The Ndlambe Municipality has unveiled a new policy that appears to penalize ratepayers who have installed solar power systems. Previously, the municipality had concealed its intentions behind a complex “cost of supply” report, but a leaked document now reveals its true agenda. Key provisions of the new policy include: These measures suggest that the municipality…
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Electricity charges for Ndlambe ratepayers with solar
Ratepayers Revolt has some questions about the recent announcement by Ndlambe Municipality of electricity charges for solar users in Ndlambe. We are surprised that there was no public consultation and that the municipality has threatened disconnections. Question 1: Solar Installation and Costs Did ratepayers primarily install solar panels to comply with government requests to address…