Backup power
Think of it as a spare set of handsWhen the grid steps away, backup power steps in so your important equipment carries on as if nothing happened.
Always On · Solar & Backup Power
Load shedding can do what it likes. You’ve got work to do.
From intelligently secured perimeters to smart connected buildings, SiyaXhuma keeps your business and people connected, protected and always on. Our backup power and solar keep the lights, the systems and the team going, whatever the grid is up to.
Let’s keep the lights on (and the meeting going)
You know the moment. You’re mid-presentation, the screen goes black, and everyone politely pretends to check their phones. Or the router goes dark and the card machine goes with it. Or the gate stops halfway, the cameras blink off, and the cold room starts quietly warming up.
Power cuts have a talent for picking the worst possible time.
We help businesses carry on regardless. With the right backup power and solar, the important things simply keep running.
Power explained (no electrical degree required)
Four everyday comparisons, and you’re officially fluent.
Batteries
Think of a rainy-day fund for electricityWhen the grid is working, the battery tops itself up. When the grid lets you down, you spend from the fund, and nobody has to notice.
Inverters
Think of a translatorBatteries store power in one “language” and your equipment speaks another. An inverter lets the two understand each other.
Solar
Think of it as topping up the rainy-day fund from the sunPanels on your roof or property collect sunlight, and that power can help run your business, so you lean on the grid a little less.
Good to know: the right setup depends on what you need to keep running and for how long. That’s what we help you work out, and you don’t need to know the numbers before we chat.
Four ways we keep you powered
Pick the one that sounds like your day, or chat to us and we’ll mix and match.
Wi-Fi, cameras and tills stay on
Solution 1
Backup power
Batteries and inverters that keep your key systems running when the grid goes down. You decide what matters most, and we make sure it stays on.
In real life
The power drops mid-afternoon. In the office, the Wi-Fi stays up, the cameras keep recording, the access control keeps letting the right people in, and the tills keep ringing. Most people only find out about the outage from the neighbours’ complaints.
Great for
- Wi-Fi and internet equipment
- Cameras
- Access control and gates
- Tills and card machines
What’s included
- A battery and inverter setup sized around the systems you want to keep running
- Backup for your whole site or just selected circuits, whichever suits you best
- Redundant power with an automatic transfer switch (ATS), a smart switch that moves between two power sources on its own
Let the sun do some of the work
Solution 2
Solar
Using the sun to lean on the grid less and bring down your running costs. Solar panels collect sunlight and turn it into power your business can use.
In real life
A business with a busy roof and daytime opening hours uses the sun’s free energy while it’s working hardest, and the grid becomes more of a backup act than the main show.
Great for
- Businesses busiest in daylight hours
- Sites with suitable roof or open space
- Anyone keen to depend less on the grid
What’s included
- A solar setup designed around your site and your needs: single-phase or three-phase solutions (depending on your building’s electrical supply), with mounting and panel sizes to suit your site
- Solar combined with battery storage, so the sun helps top up your backup
- Off-grid solutions (fully independent of the grid) and grid-tied solutions (working alongside it)
Nothing goes unwatched
Solution 3
Power for critical systems
Some things a business simply can’t afford to lose: the internet, the security system, the sensors that watch over the building. This is about giving those things their own protected supply so they stay online no matter what.
In real life
The grid drops overnight. The Wi-Fi network, the cameras and the smoke and water sensors carry on watching, so nothing goes unmonitored while the building is empty.
Great for
- Connectivity equipment
- Security and CCTV
- Environmental and smart sensors
- Server and comms rooms
What’s included
- Dedicated backup supply for your most important systems: battery backup, UPS (a small battery unit that keeps equipment running without a blink) and inverter solutions
- Planning around which systems get priority, done specifically for your site
- Redundant power with an automatic transfer switch (ATS), a smart switch that moves between two power sources on its own
Neat, safe and explained
Solution 4
Design and installation
Before we install anything, we work out what your site actually needs. Then we set it up neatly, safely and in a way that fits your space, so it looks tidy and works quietly in the background.
In real life
We visit your site, walk around with you and ask what absolutely has to stay on. We plan the setup, then install it with minimal fuss and explain it in plain language before we leave.
Great for
- New installations
- Adding backup to an existing site
- Businesses that want a clear plan first
What’s included
- A free site visit and a chat about what matters most to you
- A plan that fits your site and your needs, covering a full backup solution
- Neat, safe installation by our team
- Warranty cover that is specific to the product, plus maintenance and SLA terms
- A hand-over and training, so your team knows how it all works
What should we keep running?
No electrical knowledge needed. Just tick what would make your day awkward if it switched off.
Your list is a great starting point. When we chat, we’ll help you sort it into “must stay on”, “nice to keep on” and “can take a break”, so the plan fits your needs and not a one-size-fits-all package.
Nothing ticked yet. No pressure.Sound familiar?
Find your situation, and we’ll point you to the right place.
“Load shedding keeps knocking us offline.”
Wi-Fi, tills and phones dropping in the middle of a busy day.
See backup power“Our power bill keeps climbing.”
Rising running costs and a sunny roof going to waste.
See solar“We can’t afford to lose our cameras, gates or sensors.”
The systems that guard the site shouldn’t go to sleep when the grid does.
See critical systems“We want it sorted properly, but we don’t know where to start.”
No jargon, no pressure, just a plan.
See design and installationPower that stays looked after
A good power setup works best when someone keeps an eye on it. Our ongoing care, monitoring and maintenance plans live on our Maintenance & SLA page.
Power makes everything else work
Each one is better with the others.
Connected
Wi-Fi, fibre and links stay up when the power does, so your team and your customers stay online.
Protected
Cameras, access control and sensors keep working through load shedding, so your site stays watched and secured.
Always On
The big picture of how we keep you running, plus the team who look after it.
What to expect
Four simple steps, and you’ll know what’s happening at every one.
Let’s chat
Tell us what’s keeping you up at night. No jargon, no pressure.
We visit your site
We look at what you have and what needs to stay on. Site visits are free.
We make a plan
You get a clear plan in plain language, covering a full backup solution.
We install, then we’ve got your back
We set it up neatly and safely, and explain how it all works. Ongoing support is available through our Maintenance & SLA plans.
Reliable power, on every kind of workday
Logistics & Warehouses
Cold rooms stay cold, scanners keep scanning and the loading bay doesn’t grind to a halt.
Manufacturing
Production lines keep moving, and your team isn’t left waiting on the grid.
Hospitality
Guests stay comfortable, the Wi-Fi keeps humming and the tills keep ringing.
Finance & Insurance
Systems stay online, server rooms stay up and client work carries on.
Powering businesses across South Africa
We work with businesses across KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and the Western Cape.
Questions we hear a lot
Will backup power keep my Wi-Fi and cameras running?
That’s what it’s designed for. Backup power can keep key systems like Wi-Fi, cameras, access control and tills running through load shedding. We’ll work with you to decide exactly which systems matter most. How long they stay on is based on your requirements.
How long will a battery last?
It depends on how much you want to keep running, and for how long. Battery run time is site specific, so we size it around your needs together during the planning chat.
Can solar help me lower my running costs?
Solar can help you lean on the grid less, which can reduce running costs. We don’t make promises about specific savings, because every site is different.
Do you offer warranties?
Yes. What’s covered is specific to the product, and to your maintenance and SLA plan. Ask us and we’ll explain what applies to your setup.
Does my business need any approvals or paperwork for a solar or backup installation?
Requirements can differ depending on your site and your area.
Will this affect my insurance?
That’s one to check with your insurer. We’d suggest speaking to them about how a new installation fits with your cover.
Tell us what’s keeping you up at night
Whether it’s load shedding, a rising power bill or a gate that stops at the worst moment, we’d love to hear about it.