Home energy storage, explained for South Africa.
Cost guides, buyer explainers and the tariff-versus-payback case, written plainly and kept factual.
Buying guides LiFePO4 vs Lead-Acid Home Batteries: What Lasts Longer?
A clear comparison of LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) and lead-acid home batteries for South Africa: lifespan, usable capacity, safety and cost over time.
Costs & pricing How Much Does Home Backup Power Cost in South Africa?
What a home backup power setup costs in South Africa, the parts that make up the price, and how to size backup to what you actually need to keep running.
How-to Can You Add a Battery to an Existing Solar System?
Yes. If you already have solar panels and an inverter, an AC-coupled battery adds storage and backup without rewiring your array. Here is how it works in South Africa.
Costs & pricing Eskom Tariffs and Home Battery Payback in South Africa (2026)
Electricity tariffs rose 8.76% for Eskom customers in April 2026, with municipal tariffs up about 9.01% from July. Here is what that means for the payback on a home battery.
Buying guides What Is a Hybrid Inverter (and Do You Need One)?
A plain guide to hybrid inverters for South African homes: what they do, how they differ from an all-in-one battery, and when each one makes sense.
Costs & pricing Solar Battery Prices in South Africa (2026 Guide)
What home batteries cost in South Africa in 2026, what drives the price, and how battery-only systems compare to all-in-one units with the inverter built in.