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STANDBY generators or generating equipment with a capacity of 100 kilowatt and above are all required to be registered with Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), the energy market regulator has said.
In a notice to the public this morning, ZERA said registration of generators will be carried out with the authority free of charge.
The development is aimed at ensuring public safety for the power utility employees and in the operation of the power grid.
“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. Following indications that the registration of standby generators attracts a fee of $100 000, ZERA hereby informs the public that such registration is at no cost.
“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,” reads the notice.
ZERA called on the public to approach their offices for assistance or visit their website to obtain more information on the registration exercise.
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