REVOV specialises in supplying the best available high-voltage batteries for energy storage in South Africa. These batteries are designed for easy incorporation into a battery energy storage system (BESS).
We offer insights into what makes using these batteries a better, more forward-looking alternative to lower-voltage battery backup or UPS solutions.
What’s coming with Eskom? Predicted price increases and supply uncertainty
South Africa has emerged from a decade of frustrating and economically devastating load shedding, or so it seems.
Even with a seemingly steady supply of power, the need for energy independence continues to grow, both locally and worldwide.
Current electricity prices are hard on the pocket, and future price increases look set to make affording electricity a serious challenge.
Predicted tariff increases include an expected 36.15% between April 2025 and March 2026, and a further 11.81% and 9.10% in the following two years.
It’s worth noting that, despite this spate of zero loadshedding, government’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) suggests extensive loadshedding until at least 2027.
Why the popularity of high-voltage batteries is growing
High-voltage batteries are growing in popularity due to their greater efficiency and reduced installation costs.
They also offer higher density – so you need less space for the same capacity.
High-voltage batteries for business energy storage
For large-scale energy needs such as businesses, a high-voltage BESS is usually needed to meet higher energy demands and to simplify large installations.
A BESS that uses the latest lithium-iron battery technology offers a combination of high capacity, safety and low maintenance.
By reducing current demand, an HV BESS can minimise heat generation and energy loss, which contributes to a higher safety standard and better efficiency.
High-voltage batteries for home energy storage
Until recently, high-voltage energy storage systems weren’t practical or affordable for home or small-scale use.
This is rapidly changing. Now, HV BESS are more compact, cost-effective and easier to manage than in the past.
Modular, self-contained HV BESS like the ones offered by REVOV are suitable for residential use and can be scaled up if energy needs increase.
REVOV’s modular high-voltage battery systems
REVOV’s high-voltage lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) BESS offers long-lasting, high-performance energy storage for industrial, commercial or residential applications.
We offer three high-voltage BESS that are self-contained and easy to install, but can be scaled up to accommodate higher energy storage needs.
REVOV HV 51kWh SS
Includes 10 x 51.2V 100Ah modules
REVOV HV 71kWh SS
Includes 14 x 51.2V 100Ah modules
REVOV HV 76kWh SS
Includes 15 x 51.2V 100Ah modules
Features of all of our high-voltage battery systems:
- 10 years or 5,000 cycles at 85% DoD warranties
- safe LiFePO4 chemistry
- long lifecycle
- high charge and discharge rates
- high efficiency
- easy installation
- swop out faulty packs without any additional configuration
- built-in remote monitoring
- fully contained (no additional inputs needed).
Installers looking for HV BESS can contact us for more information or to get a quote.
If you want a REVOV HV BESS for your home or business, we can provide you with a list of REVOV-approved installers and partners across Southern Africa.
Alternatively, contact us on +27 11 568 0928 to learn more about our high-voltage batteries for energy storage.
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