Load Shedding Cost Calculator
See what load shedding really costs you
Calculate the true monthly and yearly cost of load shedding for your household — including lost income based on your hourly rate, spoiled food, generator fuel, and other hidden costs.
Your Load Shedding Costs
This calculates how much income you lose during power cuts. If you don't work from home, enter 0.
= R 600 lost per day × 22 working days = R 13 200/month
Other monthly costs (estimate)
Power surges can damage TVs, fridges, and electronics over time
Monthly Cost of Load Shedding
R 13 750
120 hours without power per month
That's R 115 per hour of load shedding
Cost Breakdown
Tip: Your yearly cost is above R30,000. An inverter + battery system will likely pay for itself within 2-3 years. Use our Inverter Sizing Calculator to see what you need.
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