Backup power guides
Written for South African homes and businesses — no fluff, just the practical detail you need to load-shedding-proof your place with confidence.
The Backup Power Buyer's Guide (South Africa)
A step-by-step guide to buying backup power: working out your needs, sizing, choosing between inverter, solar and generator, and getting a fair installed quote.
Inverter vs Generator vs Solar: Which Backup Power Is Right for You?
A plain-English comparison of inverter-battery backup, generators and solar power systems for South African homes — cost, running noise, fuel, and which suits your needs.
How to Size an Inverter and Battery for Your Home
A practical guide to sizing an inverter (kW) and battery (kWh) for load-shedding backup in South Africa — how to add up your load, pick backup hours and avoid overspending.
What Backup Power Really Costs in South Africa (2026)
Realistic 2026 installed prices for inverters, batteries, generators and solar systems in South Africa — what drives the cost, the hidden extras and how to budget.
Load-Shedding & Backup Power Explained
How load-shedding stages work in South Africa and what each option — inverter, generator, solar or UPS — actually keeps running, in plain language.