Understanding Your Schedule
Download the EskomSePush app to track your load shedding schedule and plan important tasks around outages.
Power Solutions by Budget
Under R5,000
- UPS: Keeps computers and routers running 1-4 hours. Cost: R1,500-R4,000
- Power banks for phones: Cost: R300-R800
R5,000-R30,000
- Inverter and battery system: Powers office equipment 4-8 hours. Cost: R8,000-R25,000
- Generator (petrol): Cost: R5,000-R20,000
R30,000+
- Solar and battery system: Best long-term investment, zero fuel cost after installation. Cost: R30,000-R150,000+
- Section 12B allows 125% tax deduction on solar investment
Digital Strategies
- Move to cloud software - work from mobile data when power is out
- Get a mobile data backup SIM for business internet
- Communicate proactively - tell clients your load shedding schedule
- Use cloud invoicing like invoice.xage.co.za that works from anywhere