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Battery safety isn’t proven by words. It’s proven under pressure. On the day of this demonstration, we put the LBSA StormGuard Inferno High Voltage Battery through an extreme real-world fire test — exposing the system to actual flames and intense heat conditions to see how it would perform. This was not a simulation. This was not a controlled animation. 🔥 Real fire. Real flames. Real conditions. During the test: 🛡️ The external casing was exposed to sustained fire and extreme temperatures ❄️ The internal battery structure remained protected 🔥 Thermal propagation was prevented during the demonstration After the fire was extinguished using Fireblock FFG Firefighting Gel, the battery was inspected internally, revealing that the protection system had done its job. The purpose of this demonstration was simple: To show that lithium battery safety must be engineered into the system from the start. With StormGuard Inferno HV and Fireblock technology, LBSA continues to push the boundaries of safer energy storage. ⚡ StormGuard Inferno HV Built for the Elements. Engineered for Fire. Contact us to find out more. Get in contact with us: 010 110 1991 Lithium Batteries South AfricaAffordable Lithium BatteriesContact Lithium Batteries South Africa for premium LiFePO4 batteries and expert energy solutions.Support & Emergency line: 061 476 4824 #BatterySafety #LithiumBattery #EnergyStorage #SolarStorage #LiFePO4 #BatteryTechnology #RenewableEnergy #SouthAfricanEngineering

This advanced mini-grid system showcases the power of combining world-class inverter technology with reliable lithium battery storage from Lithium Batteries South Africa. System Details: - 45kW Microcare Energy mini-grid system - 60kWp solar array - 100kWh LBSA lithium battery storage solution Our locally engineered battery technology provides dependable energy storage, helping enable scalable, efficient, and reliable power solutions for real-world applications. Another great example of South African innovation working together to drive energy independence. Get in touch with us: 010 110 1991 [email protected] Support & Emergency line: 061 476 4824 #LithiumBatteriesSouthAfrica #LBSA #EnergyStorage #BatteryTechnology #RenewableEnergy #SolarStorage #SouthAfricanEngineering #Microcare #EnergyIndependence

At Lithium Batteries South Africa (LBSA), we’re seeing more farmers streamline their operations with solar-powered VSD systems. But many still face one big limitation: VSDs rely completely on solar to run equipment like pivots. That’s where our Rhino Intelliflex High Voltage Battery steps in. Our HV battery can be connected directly to a VSD via the MPPT input by wiring the battery in parallel with the solar panels. This gives your system the flexibility farmers have been asking for. Here’s how it works: During the day Your solar panels power your load through the VSD while the battery absorbs any excess energy. In the evening (around 6 p.m.) When your solar panels stop producing power, the battery automatically takes over - allowing you to run equipment like pivots for a few extra hours after sunset. Early mornings (5 a.m. to 8 a.m.) Before the sun is up and your PV comes alive again, the battery powers your pivots. Once daylight returns, the battery recharges using the available solar energy. Important for proper operation: Your solar array’s open-circuit voltage (Voc) should be 15–40% higher than the battery’s charge voltage. This ensures the battery charges effectively during the day. With LBSA, your solar-powered VSD setup doesn’t stop when the sun goes down - and neither does your farm.

A reliable commercial energy storage system doesn't have to be complicated. At LBSA, we've simplified the journey from solar generation to dependable backup power. 1 - Generate Harness clean, renewable energy with a high-performance solar PV system. 2 - Convert A hybrid inverter intelligently manages the flow of power between your solar array, battery system and electrical loads, ensuring maximum efficiency. 3 - Store Excess energy is safely stored in the LBSA Rhino Intelliflex HV Battery System, providing reliable power whenever you need it, day or night, during peak demand or load shedding. Whether you're powering a warehouse, factory, distribution centre, office park or commercial facility, the LBSA Rhino Intelliflex HV range delivers scalable, high-voltage energy storage designed for maximum performance, reliability and long-term value. Generate. Convert. Store. That's the smarter way to power your business. Contact the LBSA team today to find the right high-voltage battery solution for your next commercial installation. Get in contact with us: 010 110 1991 Lithium Batteries South AfricaAffordable Lithium BatteriesContact Lithium Batteries South Africa for premium LiFePO4 batteries and expert energy solutions.Support & Emergency line: 061 476 4824

We're proud to announce that the LBSA Rhino Intelliflex High Voltage Battery has been officially added to the Victron Energy High Voltage Battery Compatibility List! https://www.victronenergy.com/.../hv_battery... This milestone confirms compatibility between the LBSA Rhino Intelliflex HV and the Victron Multi HS19 Solar High Voltage Inverter, giving installers and system designers even greater flexibility when specifying reliable, high-performance energy storage solutions. At LBSA, we're committed to developing innovative, reliable battery solutions that integrate seamlessly with leading inverter manufacturers, ensuring dependable performance for every installation. We look forward to seeing the LBSA Rhino Intelliflex HV powering even more Victron Energy installations across South Africa and beyond. Get in contact with us: 010 110 1991 [email protected] Support & Emergency line: 061 476 4824 #LBSA #LithiumBatteriesSouthAfrica #VictronEnergy #RhinoIntelliflexHV #HighVoltage #BatteryStorage #EnergyStorage #SolarEnergy #CommercialSolar #RenewableEnergy #SolarInstallers #PoweringTheFuture

At Lithium Batteries South Africa, we offer two high-voltage battery solutions, each engineered for different operating environments and customer requirements. 🔋Rhino Intelliflex High Voltage Battery Built for flexibility, scalability and fast installation. Perfect for commercial, agricultural and industrial energy storage where performance, modularity and easy expansion are key. Features: • Modular click-connect design • Hot-swappable battery modules • Wire-free module connections • Scalable from 23.9kWh to 87.8kWh • Ideal for VSD, hybrid and grid-tied applications • Controlled interior environments 🔋StormGuard Inferno High Voltage Battery Designed for demanding environments where additional protection is a priority. The StormGuard Inferno combines high-performance energy storage with enhanced safety features for harsh operating conditions. Features: • Water-resistant enclosure • Integrated Fireblock fire suppression system • High voltage commercial & industrial battery storage • Designed for harsh outdoor environments • Locally assembled, serviced & supported Both battery ranges are proudly assembled in South Africa using advanced LiFePO₄ technology and are backed by local technical support. Whether your priority is maximum installation flexibility or enhanced environmental and fire protection, LBSA has a high-voltage solution built for your application. Get in contact with us: 010 110 1991 [email protected] Support & Emergency line: 061 476 4824

One of the smartest investments in any energy system is the ability to expand when your requirements change. The LBSA Low Voltage Battery Range is designed with scalability in mind, allowing multiple batteries to be connected in parallel to increase storage capacity while maintaining the same system voltage. Whether you're powering a home, business, farm, or backup system, you can start with the capacity you need today and expand your storage as your energy demands grow. Benefits of Parallel Battery Expansion: ✅ Increase storage capacity without changing system voltage ✅ Expand your system as your energy needs increase ✅ Ideal for residential, commercial, and agricultural applications ✅ Simple battery communication and integration ✅ Reliable LiFePO₄ technology for long-term performance ✅ Locally assembled, serviced, and supported A battery system that grows with you means fewer limitations, greater flexibility, and a smarter long-term investment. 📞 010 110 1991 📧 [email protected] 🚨 Support & Emergency Line: 061 476 4824 PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN Locally Assembled | Serviced | Supported

Water is one of your farm's most valuable resources. The question is: do you have the power available when your crops need it most? The LBSA Rhino Intelliflex High Voltage Battery works seamlessly with solar and VSD-driven irrigation systems, allowing farmers to extend irrigation hours beyond daylight while reducing reliance on generators and grid power. How it works: During the day Solar energy powers the pivot while excess energy charges the battery. After sunset The Rhino Intelliflex automatically takes over, keeping water flowing when solar production drops. Before sunrise The battery continues powering the system until the sun is back up and solar generation resumes. Key Benefits: ✅ Direct high-voltage integration with VSD systems ✅ More irrigation hours from your existing solar investment ✅ Reduced diesel and grid electricity costs ✅ Ideal for pivots, pumps and agricultural applications ✅ Smart, scalable high-voltage energy storage ✅ Locally assembled, serviced and supported Protecting every drop. Powering every hectare. 📞 010 110 1991 📧 [email protected] 🚨 Support & Emergency Line: 061 476 4824

During Enlit Africa 2026, Bain Viljoen, CEO of Lithium Batteries South Africa, shared some insight into locally assembled, serviced and supported battery solutions. The discussion focused on how local battery manufacturing and support can help address some of the common challenges often experienced with imported energy storage products, especially when it comes to technical support, serviceability and long-term reliability. Bain also touched on the role of advanced battery technology, solar integration and intelligent energy storage systems in creating more dependable power solutions for South African conditions. Sharing the video here for anyone interested in local energy storage development and the direction of battery solutions in South Africa.

At the Standard Bank Enlit Africa Gala Dinner earlier this year, Lithium Batteries South Africa (LBSA) was honoured to receive the Battery Safety Innovator of the Year 2026 award. We're incredibly proud of the recognition, but it also raises an interesting question: What does battery safety innovation actually look like in the real world? Because battery safety is about far more than certificates, compliance documents, or marketing claims. It's about what happens when things don't go according to plan. The Industry's Biggest ChallengeAs lithium battery adoption continues to grow across residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial applications, one topic keeps appearing in industry discussions: How do we make energy storage safer? Battery Management Systems have become more advanced. Cell technology continues to improve. Monitoring systems are getting smarter. Yet the industry is increasingly recognising that safety requires multiple layers of protection rather than relying on a single solution. The question is no longer whether safety matters. The question is how far manufacturers are willing to go to improve it. Our Approach at LBSAOver the last few years, a significant portion of our development effort has focused on improving battery safety across our product range. This includes: In-house designed Battery Management Systems (BMS) Advanced monitoring and protection strategies Fireblock-integrated fire suppression solutions Fireblock Suppression Ready battery platforms Extensive real-world testing and validation Battery designs developed specifically for African operating environments One of the most interesting lessons we've learned is that battery safety is rarely about a single feature. It's about creating layers of protection that work together. Safety You Can Actually SeeOne of the reasons we have been so passionate about demonstrating our technology publicly is that safety claims are easy to make. Demonstrating them is far more difficult. Over the past year, many people have seen our thermal runaway demonstrations where Fireblock suppression technology was deployed inside a battery system. The purpose wasn't to create a marketing stunt. The purpose was to show what happens when a battery experiences a serious internal event and to provide a transparent view of the results. Because ultimately, the industry benefits when manufacturers openly discuss safety rather than treating it as an afterthought. A Recognition for South African InnovationReceiving the Battery Safety Innovator of the Year award was particularly meaningful because it recognised work being done right here in South Africa. Too often, advanced battery technology is viewed as something developed elsewhere and imported into Africa. The reality is that South African companies continue to develop innovative solutions that address the unique challenges faced by our market. Harsh environmental conditions, remote installations, agricultural applications, industrial sites, and growing energy demands all require solutions designed with local realities in mind. Where Do We Go From Here?Winning an award is a great milestone, but it is not the finish line. If anything, it raises the bar. As battery systems become larger and more widely adopted, safety expectations will continue to increase. New technologies will emerge. Standards will evolve. Customer expectations will grow. And that's a good thing. Because every improvement in battery safety helps strengthen confidence in energy storage as a whole. We'd be interested to hear from the Power Forum community: What safety features do you believe should become standard in lithium battery systems over the next five years? Integrated fire suppression? Advanced thermal monitoring? Improved installation standards? Something else entirely? The discussion around battery safety is only getting started.

What actually happens inside a lithium battery when thermal runaway occurs? It's a question that gets asked often across the energy storage industry, but very few people ever get the opportunity to see the answer. At Lithium Batteries South Africa (LBSA), we wanted to move beyond theory and show a real-world example. Using a 5.3 kWh LBSA Fireblock Suppression Ready Battery, a controlled thermal runaway event was initiated to demonstrate how integrated fire suppression technology responds under extreme conditions. The TestThe battery was placed into thermal distress and monitored as the event developed. As designed, the integrated Fireblock suppression system activated automatically, deploying Fireblock Lithium Gel directly inside the battery enclosure where the thermal event was occurring. No external intervention was required. The suppression system responded from within the battery itself. Then We Opened the BatteryAfter the event, the battery was carefully opened to inspect the results. What we found was remarkable. The Fireblock Lithium Gel had deployed throughout the affected area, covering the cells involved in the event and visibly spreading through the battery compartment. The thermal event had been contained within the battery, preventing further escalation and limiting the spread of heat. The green gel visible throughout the battery tells the story better than words ever could. It provides a real-world example of what integrated suppression technology looks like after activation. Why This MattersAs lithium battery installations continue to grow in homes, businesses, farms, and industrial facilities, battery safety remains one of the most important discussions in the industry. While battery management systems play a critical role in preventing faults, the reality is that additional layers of protection are becoming increasingly important for high-value energy storage assets. The ability to respond to a thermal event internally, at the source, provides another level of safety that traditional external firefighting methods cannot achieve on their own. Seeing Safety in ActionThere is no shortage of claims in the battery industry. What makes demonstrations like this valuable is that they allow people to see the results for themselves. No simulations. No animations. No marketing graphics. Just a real battery, a real thermal event, and a real suppression system doing exactly what it was designed to do. As the industry continues to push for safer energy storage solutions, practical demonstrations and transparent testing will remain essential in helping installers, engineers, insurers, and end users understand what modern battery safety can look like. What are your thoughts on integrated fire suppression inside lithium batteries? Is this something you see becoming standard practice in the future?

Keep your business running during outages with reliable solar backup solutions - without paying the full amount upfront. Our asset finance option allows qualifying companies to get the solar backup products they need now, with the total payable over a 6-month or 12-month period This offer is available for businesses only and does not apply to individual/private purchases. Solar backup solutions 6 or 12-month payment option Designed for business needs Keep operations running during power interruptions Contact us today to find out more or request a quote. T&Cs apply. Get in contact with us: 010 110 1991 [email protected] Support & Emergency line: 061 476 4824 PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN Locally Assembled | Serviced | Supported #SolarEnergy #SolarPower #BusinessSolar #SolarBackup #BackupPower #LoadShedding #EnergyStorage #LithiumBatteries #CommercialSolar #RenewableEnergy #SolarFinance #BusinessSolutions #EnergyIndependence #SouthAfricaSolar #PowerYourBusiness

Featured in this installation are 4 × LBSA 5.3kWh Low Voltage Lithium Batteries, delivering a combined 21.2kWh of reliable energy storage. Designed for flexibility and scalability, the LBSA 5.3kWh battery allows homeowners and businesses to start with the storage they need today and easily expand as their energy requirements grow. - Modular & Scalable Design - Safe LiFePO₄ Technology - Long Service Life - Compatible with Leading Inverter Brands - Locally Assembled, Serviced & Supported Whether you're looking for dependable backup power, improved solar self-consumption, or energy independence, the LBSA 5.3kWh battery range provides a reliable solution built for South African conditions. With 21.2kWh of total storage capacity, this system demonstrates how multiple LBSA batteries can be combined to create a powerful, scalable energy storage solution that delivers reliable performance day after day. A clean, professional installation showcasing the flexibility and reliability of the LBSA low voltage battery range. Installation completed by GFS Agrilight Get in contact with us: 010 110 1991 [email protected] Support & Emergency line: 061 476 4824 PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN Locally Assembled | Serviced | Supported #LBSA #LithiumBatteriesSA #EnergyStorage #BackupPower #SolarEnergy #LiFePO4 #LocallyAssembled #ServicedAndSupported #PoweringTheFuture

Go Higher with LBSA High Voltage! When it comes to powering homes, farms, and industries, you need more than just storage – you need strength, reliability, and energy that never lets you down. That’s exactly what the LBSA High Voltage Battery delivers. 10-Year Warranty – peace of mind that your investment is protected. Unlimited Cycles – because true power shouldn’t have limits. Proven LBSA Quality – locally assembled, serviced, and supported. Built for performance, designed for the future, and trusted across South Africa, our High Voltage Battery is the ultimate solution for those who demand more from their energy. With LBSA, you’re not just buying a battery – you’re securing reliable power for the next decade and beyond. The future of energy is here. The only question is – are you ready to power up? Get in touch with us: 010 110 1991 [email protected] Connect with us on social media: YouTube: @LithiumBatteriesSA Instagram: Lithium Batteries South Africa PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN LOCALLY ASSEMBLED, SERVICED & SUPPORTED

Go Further with LBSA Low Voltage! For homes, small farms, and off-grid solutions, reliable energy is non-negotiable. That’s exactly what the LBSA Low Voltage Battery delivers. 10-Year Warranty – your peace of mind, guaranteed. 9000 Cycles – consistent power, day after day. Proven LBSA Quality – locally assembled, serviced, and supported. Compact, efficient, and built for performance, our Low Voltage Battery gives you dependable energy wherever you need it most. With LBSA, you’re not just storing power. You’re powering your life with confidence. The future of energy is here. Are you ready to go further? Get in touch with us: 010 110 1991 [email protected] Connect with us on social media: YouTube: @LithiumBatteriesSA Instagram: Lithium Batteries South Africa PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN LOCALLY ASSEMBLED, SERVICED & SUPPORTED