Can I install solar panels on an asbestos roof to reduce my dependence on Eskom?

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No. The Department of Employment and Labour has issued guidelines that prevent the installation of solar panels on asbestos roofs. If you wish to install solar panels, you must first replace the asbestos roof.

The department has published regulations concerning the handling and monitoring of asbestos due to its health risks. Drilling into asbestos roof sheets releases harmful fibers. Even using existing screw holes can pose risks. After installation, the risk of asbestos fiber release increases.

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