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Load Shedding Solutions in Bulawayo. Stay Powered Up.

A solar backup system charges during the day and powers your home when ZESA cuts out. Our team installs battery backup and hybrid solar systems across Bulawayo that automatically switch on when load shedding starts. No fumbling with generators, no fuel costs, no noise.

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Three Ways to Beat Load Shedding

The right solution depends on your budget, how long your outages last, and whether you also want to cut your electricity bill.

Pure Battery Backup

An inverter and batteries with no solar panels. Charges from ZESA when power is available and runs your home when load shedding hits. The most affordable entry point.

Indicative range: USD 800 to USD 2,500

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Hybrid Solar

Solar panels, inverter, and batteries working together. Charges from the sun during the day, stores excess in batteries, and switches to battery when ZESA cuts out. Also reduces your electricity bill.

Indicative range: USD 2,000 to USD 6,000

Off-Grid Solar

Fully independent of ZESA. Your home runs entirely on solar power with a large battery bank for overnight and cloudy days. Best for areas where the grid is unreliable or unavailable.

Indicative range: USD 5,000 to USD 15,000+

OptionSolar PanelsGrid IndependenceBest ForCost Range
Pure Battery BackupNoPartialShort daily outages, lower upfront budgetUSD 800 to USD 2,500
Hybrid SolarYesHighLonger outages, wants to cut electricity bills tooUSD 2,000 to USD 6,000
Off-Grid SolarYes (larger array)CompleteAreas with unreliable grid, farms, remote propertiesUSD 5,000 to USD 15,000+

What Can You Run on a Backup System?

Here is a guide to common household appliances and whether a 3kVA or 5kVA system can handle them.

ApplianceApprox. Watts3kVA System5kVA System
LED lights (10 bulbs)100WYesYes
TV (LED, 42 inch)80WYesYes
Laptop65WYesYes
Fridge/Freezer150WYesYes
Ceiling fan75WYesYes
WiFi router15WYesYes
Phone charging (x4)40WYesYes
Microwave1,000WNoYes
Kettle2,000WNoYes
Geyser2,000WNoNo
Air conditioning1,500W+NoNo

Note: running multiple high-draw appliances simultaneously will exceed system capacity. Our team designs your system based on what you actually need to run.

Our team's Recommendation for a Typical Bulawayo 3-Bedroom Home

For most 3-bedroom homes in Bulawayo dealing with daily load shedding, our team recommends a 5kVA hybrid system with a 10kWh lithium battery bank and 4 to 6 solar panels.

This setup will run your lights, TV, WiFi, fridge, fans, and phone charging through load shedding. The panels charge the batteries during the day, so you are using free energy from the sun rather than paying ZESA to charge your batteries.

With ZESA load shedding schedules affecting Bulawayo daily, many families are choosing hybrid solar as a permanent solution rather than a temporary fix.

Load Shedding Questions

Yes. Bulawayo gets excellent sunshine year-round, making it one of the best locations for solar in Zimbabwe. With regular load shedding and rising ZESA tariffs, a solar system pays for itself through reduced electricity bills and uninterrupted power. Most homeowners see a noticeable difference in their ZESA bill within the first month.
Backup duration depends on your battery capacity and how much power you are using. A typical 5kWh battery bank running lights, a TV, WiFi, and phone charging will last 6 to 8 hours. A larger 10kWh battery bank with the same load can last 12 to 16 hours. Our team sizes your battery bank based on what you need to run and how long you need backup.
Yes. Most hybrid inverters have capacity for additional panels. If you start with a battery backup system and later decide to add panels, or if you have panels and want more, our team can expand your system. The team designs systems with future growth in mind.
Yes. A hybrid system charges from both solar panels and the grid. When ZESA is on, your batteries charge. When ZESA cuts out, the system switches to battery power automatically within milliseconds. You do not need to do anything.
Battery lifespan depends on the type. Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries typically last 10 to 15 years with proper use. Lead-acid batteries last 3 to 5 years. Gel batteries fall somewhere in between at 5 to 8 years. Our team recommends lithium for most Bulawayo homes because they handle heat better and last significantly longer.
For a standard battery backup or hybrid system used for self-consumption, you generally do not need to change your meter. If you plan to feed excess power back into the grid (net metering), that requires approval from ZESA and a bi-directional meter. Most Bulawayo homeowners use their solar for self-consumption, which does not require any meter changes.

Don't wait until the next outage. Get a quote now.

Our team will design a backup system that fits your home and your budget. No obligation.

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