Households can be immune to load shedding, electricity price hikes, here's how

Households and businesses can beat load shedding and still save money if they install solar PV systems and battery storage, according to an industry expert.

During a media roundtable on South Africa's energy future, Matthew Cruise of Hohm Energy, an online solar marketplace, showed how consumers stand to gain if they ensure that 90% of the electricity needs are met by solar PV and battery installations.