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title: "How to beat load shedding... and other ideas"
description: "From how to fund your solar solution, to choosing the right size gas geyser – we’ve got you covered with load shedding solutions to make life easier during power cuts."
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# How to beat load shedding... and other ideas

> From how to fund your solar solution, to choosing the right size gas geyser – we’ve got you covered with load shedding solutions to make life easier during power cuts.

By Daily Maverick · Published 13 April 2023, 11:43 SAST · Updated 14 February 2024, 10:51 SAST

## Key points
- Load shedding is no longer a power outage - there are solutions to keep the lights on. Let's get creative and find them!
- Renewable energy sources offer potential solutions to load shedding
- Solar and wind power are viable alternatives to traditional electricity generation
- Battery storage technology can help balance supply and demand of electricity
- Smart grids are necessary for a reliable, sustainable energy system

## Content

Read more about [load shedding solutions](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/load-shedding-solutions/).