The Load Shedding Crisis in Cape Town
Load shedding has become a daily reality for Cape Town residents. Solar power combined with battery storage offers the most reliable solution.
Solar Solutions by Load Shedding Stage
Stage 1-2 Protection (4-6 hours daily)
Recommended: 5kW Solar + 10kWh Battery (R80,000-R120,000)
Stage 3-4 Protection (6-10 hours daily)
Recommended: 8kW Solar + 15kWh Battery (R120,000-R180,000)
Stage 5-6 Protection (10+ hours daily)
Recommended: 10kW+ Solar + 20kWh Battery (R180,000-R250,000)
How the System Works
- Normal operation: Solar powers home, excess charges batteries
- Load shedding starts: System switches to battery (0.02 seconds)
- During outage: Battery powers loads, solar continues charging
- Grid returns: System recharges batteries