In this opinion article, Professor Vally Padayachee outlines a proposed pathway for ensuring the safe and affordable adoption of small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems, such as rooftop solar. The article outlines the challenges associated with widespread SSEG adoption, including inconsistent policies, high compliance costs, unclear standards, and safety concerns. However, Padayachee also provides a “position paper on a proposed standardised, harmonised, and affordability driven …