If you’ve been in the solar industry for any length of time, you’ll know it’s not a straight road to success — it’s more like a rollercoaster. Or as we like to call it, the Solarcoaster.
The Ups and Downs of Solar
One year, panel and battery prices are falling and making solar more accessible than ever. The next year, global supply chain disruptions or raw material shortages send costs back up again.
Governments step in with incentives that spark demand, but regulations and policy shifts can quickly reshape the playing field. Load-shedding sends South Africans scrambling for solutions, only for demand to ease when the grid holds steady (at least for a while).
And all the while, technology keeps advancing — from smarter inverters to more powerful lithium storage solutions — challenging installers and suppliers to stay up to speed.
LBSA on the Ride
At Lithium Batteries South Africa (LBSA), we know this ride well. From our humble start in a 48m² garage back in 2019, to now proudly assembling both high-voltage and low-voltage battery solutions locally, we’ve strapped in through every twist, turn, climb, and drop.
What’s kept us on track? A focus on building reliable, proudly South African energy storage that installers can trust — no matter where the market swings.
The Long-Term Direction
Yes, the Solarcoaster can be wild. But if you zoom out, the track is climbing higher than ever. Solar and storage aren’t just passing trends — they’re shaping the future of South Africa’s energy independence.
And that’s a ride worth holding on to.
A Question for Installers
So, how has your ride on the Solarcoaster been?
Are you enjoying the climb, bracing for the dips, or holding on with both hands?
At LBSA, we’d love to hear your stories — because together, we’re building a future powered by resilience, innovation, and clean energy.