Swarley

Good day Forum, I am aware that there are similar threads already, so I do apologise, but it seems like the posters of those threads have slightly different needs to mine. I have been reading up on solar and hybrid grid-tie systems for a couple of months now, we just have not pulled the trigger yet. I have an Efergy meter and I know what my monthly usage is and where my peaks in usage are during the day. I have decided on the 8kw Sunsynk Hybrid inverter. Initially I thought I would do panels first and batteries later, but this latest round of loadshedding changed my mind... Now I want to do inverter and batteries first and will do panels later to start recouping the costs of the inverter and batteries. My main aim now is to survive with only the essentials (lights, TV, fridge/freezer, wifi) through loadshedding (ie no stove, geysers, washing machine, kettle, dishwasher, pool pump) I am unsure of what batteries to look at? I am aware of the Pylontech, Hubble, Blue Nova, Freedom Won batteries, but what battery would play nicely with my planned Sunsynk 8kW inverter? Should I look at a single battery like the Hubble AM-2 5.5kWh or multiple smaller batteries? Remember, the aim for now is loadshedding survival, expansion of the system in later phases. Also, can you recommend a reputable installer in Centurion? Any advice will be appreciated.