The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) has announced the national implementation of Embedded Generation Feed-in Tariffs, Connection Charges and a Non-Compliance Penalty Schedule, following approval by the Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority.
The new regulatory framework will be taking effect on 1 August 2026 and will remain in force until 31 March 2027.
Acting Managing Director Phumuza Maziya announced the development during a press briefing at EEC Headquarters on Tuesday. 
He said the rollout operationalises the country’s Embedded Generation Framework and creates a structured mechanism for customers with approved embedded generation systems to receive credits for surplus electricity fed back to the EEC network.
According to Maziya, the introduction of the Feed-in Tariff is an important milestone in Eswatini’s transition toward a more sustainable, resilient and diversified energy sector.
He said the initiative demonstrates EEC’s commitment to partnering with customers and supporting participation in the energy transition, renewable energy development and the country’s broader energy security objectives.
Maziya noted that the process was supported by extensive technical work undertaken by engineers from EEC and ESERA.
He said the collaboration was recognised internationally, with Eswatini receiving a top performer award among 14 countries for successfully implementing an embedded generation framework.
Maziya explained that embedded generators are customers who have their own generation capacity,
primarily solar photovoltaic systems. Under the new arrangement, such customers will be able to export excess power to the EEC grid and receive payment at approved rates.
The programme is expected to encourage investment in clean renewable energy technologies while contributing to national power production.
EEC has published the approved Feed-in Tariff rates, excluding VAT.
Flat Rate customers in the Non-Time of Use category, which includes residential and small commercial users, will receive 51.23 cents per kWh for electricity exported to the grid.
For customers on Time-of-Use tariffs, the rates vary by season and time period to reflect demand on the network.
In the Low Season, Off-Peak exports will be compensated at 31.49 cents per kWh, Standard at 43.51 cents and Peak at 60.34 cents. During the High Season, Off-Peak exports will earn 35.66 cents, Standard 57.37 cents and Peak 166.02 cents per kWh.
Maziya said the seasonal and time-based differentiation is intended to align compensation with system demand and to incentivise exports during periods of high consumption.
The Feed-in Tariff will operate under a net billing arrangement.
This means that electricity exported by approved embedded generators will be offset against electricity imported from the EEC network, with any surplus compensated at the applicable tariff rate.
EEC said this approach ensures that the electricity system remains financially sustainable and technically reliable while rewarding customers for their contribution.
In addition to the tariffs, EEC has gazetted approved Connection Charges for embedded generation plants.
The charges cover technical assessments and inspections required to ensure compliance with the Embedded Generation Framework developed by EEC in consultation with stakeholders in the energy sector.
For systems with a capacity of 1 to 350 kVA, the approved connection charge is E8 979.18. Systems between 351 kVA and 1 MVA will pay E16 560.76. Plants larger than 1 MVA will be charged E19 640.76.
All amounts are exclusive of VAT. Maziya said EEC engineers, including Lead Engineer for the programme Nosipo Lamini,
will conduct site visits to verify that installations comply with technical and safety standards before connection is approved.
