Free Basic Alternative Energy
Paid by Department of Mineral Resources and Energy / municipalities · 🇿🇦 South Africa
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Consumers who do not have access to grid electricity could be provided with non-grid electricity by their municipalities.
https://www.gov.za/faq/government-services/how-do-i-access-free-basic-municipal-services
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.gov.za
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