backup power

  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    Powerwall 3 launched in SA

    Powerwall 3 launched in SA Tesla’s latest premium all-in-one energy storage system — the Powerwall 3 — has launched in South Africa. First rolled out in the US in September 2023, the latest model has sold over 850,000 units worldwide.
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    Eskom, Joburg, and Tshwane explain grid disconnection processes

    Eskom, Joburg, and Tshwane explain grid disconnection processes The impending overhaul of South Africa's electricity tariff determinations could make it more attractive for South African households and businesses to become electricity-independent and sever their connection to the national grid...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    SA data centres must reduce Eskom reliance — Communications department

    SA data centres must reduce Eskom reliance — Communications department South Africa's Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) wants data centre providers to reduce their dependency on the national power grid. This was revealed in its National Policy on Cloud and Data...
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  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    How long EV and home backup batteries can last

    How long EV and home backup batteries can last Lithium-ion batteries used in modern solar systems and electric vehicles (EVs) can last over 15 years and still have plenty of use after consuming their rated life cycles, as long as they are treated according to their specifications. South...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    Energy nerds assemble

    Energy nerds assemble When Kevin Wood’s local utility started offering customers money in exchange for using less electricity, the father of one had a battle on his hands. Wood, who lives in Hampshire in southern England, was keen on realizing savings while alleviating peak energy demand. But...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    Battery struggles in the cold explained

    Battery struggles in the cold explained Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles. In cold environments, however, they can be more difficult to charge and may even catch on fire. I’m a mechanical engineering professor...
  8. Hanno Labuschagne

    MTN's head office now partially powered by over 5,000 solar panels

    MTN's head office now partially powered by over 5,000 solar panels MTN has switched on the first portion of a massive solar power system at its 14th Avenue head office in Fairlands, Johannesburg. MTN initiated the first phase of its solar renewable energy project in 2023.
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    Eskom has a net-billing tariff plan — with some heavy limits

    Eskom has a net-billing tariff plan — with some heavy limits A new tariff plan with electricity net-billing introduced by Eskom in the past year provides little incentive for households to feed power back into the grid but offers potential cost savings when charging batteries outside peak...
  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tips for extending lithium battery life

    Tips for extending lithium battery life Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionised how we store energy, powering everything from wireless earbuds to electric vehicles. Thanks to their efficiency and longevity, these compact, high-energy-density power sources have become integral to our daily lives.
  11. Hanno Labuschagne

    Why Cape Town won't approve off-grid inverters for grid-tied solar installations from October

    Why Cape Town won't approve off-grid inverters for grid-tied solar installations from October The City of Cape Town will stop approving off-grid inverters for use in solar backup systems to curb faulty and dangerous installations of these inverters in households that remain connected to the...
  12. Hanno Labuschagne

    At least 500 government facilities getting backup power from China — Ramokgopa

    At least 500 government facilities getting backup power from China — Ramokgopa At least 500 public facilities around the country are set to benefit from a donation from China which will allow them to have uninterrupted alternative power supply and shield them from the effects of load shedding...
  13. Hanno Labuschagne

    How to get the right insurance cover for your solar and backup power

    How to get the right insurance cover for your solar and backup power South Africans investing in expensive solar and backup power systems should ensure they insure these products properly. The severe load-shedding of 2023 has resulted in rising adoption of alternative power supply and storage...
  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    Prices slashed on Huawei's Power-M inverter-and-battery banks

    Prices slashed on Huawei's Power-M inverter-and-battery banks Huawei South Africa has slashed the prices of its all-in-one Power-M inverter-and-battery backup systems by as much as R26,000. The price cuts were announced during the company's South African P60 Pro launch event in Kyalami on...
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    Taxpayers will pay the price for protecting hospitals and schools from load-shedding — Outa

    Taxpayers will pay the price for protecting hospitals and schools from load-shedding — Outa If the government had to provide generators to protect state hospitals, clinics, schools, and police stations from load-shedding, it would come at a massive cost to South African taxpayers. That is...
  16. Crusader

    Navasolar Trolley Inverters

    Getting started: Since the manual is pretty useless, I thought it might be a good idea to add a spot for lessons learned through user experiences. [Link to Must Manual - slightly different, but same info] Here's a step by step guide for once you have unboxed your inverter trolley: 1. Breaker...
  17. Hanno Labuschagne

    6 popular generator brands in SA

    6 popular generator brands in SA South African households looking for a reliable generator to provide power during load-shedding will find several brands available with capacities suited for a wide range of energy demands. While a modest inverter-and-battery system is a great option for small...
  18. Hanno Labuschagne

    MTN plans to use state of disaster to source electrical engineers from other African countries

    MTN plans to use state of disaster to source electrical engineers from other African countries MTN hopes the national state of disaster over Eskom will allow it to bring in electrical engineers working in other African countries to help manage its towers during load-shedding. During the...
  19. Hanno Labuschagne

    These big batteries can help you beat load-shedding

    These big batteries can help you beat load-shedding Load-shedding is here to stay, and as rotational power cuts are expected to persist for the foreseeable future, South Africans are increasingly installing backup batteries to keep their essential appliances up and running. Several prominent...
  20. DuracellBunny

    2kva 1600w Portable Inverter Trolley with 100ah Batteries

    Item name Linkqnet 1600w 24V Inverter Trolley with 100ah AGM Deep Cycle batteries Age and condition: New Do you include packaging: Yes Warranty: 2 Year local warranty Price: R9999.90 Negotiable: nope Location: KZN Shipping or collection: Shipping included anywhere in country Image
  21. DuracellBunny

    2Kva 1600w Mecer IVR Alternative Inverter With Adjustable Voltage Parameters

    Because of the amount of come backs I have been getting on the Mecer inverters which lead me to look for an alternative and I stumbled across this gem and with voltage settings being adjustable being an absolute bonus. There are 2 variations that I have received in stock. One that comes with a...
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