Load Shedding & Inverter ROI Calculator

Compare grid-only, generator, and inverter/battery options — monthly cost and 5-year total cost of ownership.

Your Electricity Usage

Monthly Usage (kWh)

kWh

Find this on your monthly electricity bill.

Eskom Tariff (R/kWh)

Average Load Shedding (hours/day)

hrs/day

Stage 4 ≈ 4 hrs/day. Stage 6 ≈ 6 hrs/day.

Generator Capital Cost (ZAR)

Fuel Consumption (L/hour)

L/hr

Fuel Price (R/litre)

Inverter + Battery Capital Cost (ZAR)

Battery Replacement (years)

Battery Replacement Cost (ZAR)

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