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The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) says those that use standby generators or generating equipment with capacity of 100 kilowatts and above will incur no cost when they register with the regulatory body.
In a statement released by ZERA registration is free of charge and it is guided by the Electricity Act of 2002.
“The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), following indications that the registration of standby generators attracts a fee of ZWL$100 000, hereby informs the public that such registration is at no cost,”
“In terms of the Electricity Act 2002 (Chapter 13:19) and Statutory Instrument 103 of 2008 all owners of standby generators or generating equipment with a capacity of 100kW and above, are required to be registered with ZERA,” read the statement.
ZERA says the registration is to ensure public safety in the operation of these generators and prevent accidents as prior investigations have shown that some generators do not adhere to regulatory requirements and are not safe to use.
“This is to ensure public safety in the operation of the grid and in particular, prevent the danger posed to Electricity Supply Industry employees from the possibility of back-feeding of power into the grid from these generators during outages and maintenance,” the statement revealed.
Information on registration is obtainable from the Authority on the website www.zera.co.zw.
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