Eskom shuts off power for up to four and a half hours at a time during stage 6 load shedding, so the backup power systems used by many households and businesses in the lower stages won’t work anymore.

Even though many people in South Africa are opting for full-blown renewable power solutions that include large batteries and solar systems, these solutions can be very expensive for the majority of households.

It’s also not possible for households and businesses to go without power for such long periods. As a result, it’s important to have access to reliable and affordable power backup solutions. Let’s explore a few options:

• Battery back up

This option is typically sized to ensure that your essential loads remain operational during power outages or loadshedding. You also have a variety of options under the purported umbrella of pure battery backup. For example, a UPS, a battery, a charge controller, and, of course, a battery and an inverter. The most dependable option is a battery with a good and dependable battery inverter.

• Solar lights

If lighting is important to have at your home or business, solar lights is a very cost-effective option. Solar lights are cheap and easy to install, and because they are powered by the sun, they are also an eco-friendly option. There are many different solar lights options to consider. They range in strength, size and ease of installation.

• Inverters

For sensitive electronic devices like personal printers and computers, an inverter is safer. It matches the quality of the mains supply with an output that is pure sine wave. It provides uninterrupted backup, which is crucial for, say, a doctor’s clinic, and there is no start time or inconvenience.

Need power backup?

If you’re looking for an effective power backup solution, talk to the team at Ensol Technologies. We will help you identify the best solution for your needs.