For many years I had Multiplus Compact 800VA inverter with a flood-lead acid battery bank, wired into my light circuits, so that during loadshedding my lighting and security was unaffected (I also pulled a plug to my bedroom so that a fan and tv could work) - this worked well, loadshedding hasn't caused by nearly as much frustration as for many others.
But 5+ years later, and the battery bank isn't holding it's charge well anymore, and the time came to upgrade to a whole-home solution, Multiplus II 5000VA. While the system is currently grid-tied, the plan is to bring in solar as time (money) allows.
