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Electricity Savings Calculator
Calculate your potential electricity savings and payback period with LEDs
LED Savings Calculator
Common LED Replacements
50W Halogen → 7W LED
86% savings
100W Incandescent → 12W LED
88% savings
18W CFL → 9W LED
50% savings
36W Fluorescent → 18W LED
50% savings
🇿🇦 South African Benefits
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Load Shedding Resilience: LEDs work perfectly with inverters and UPS systems
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Extended Battery Life: Lower power consumption means longer backup power
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Reduced Air-Con Costs: LEDs produce 80% less heat
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Instant On: No warm-up time during power restoration
SA Electricity Tariffs (2025)
City of Cape Town:
R2.85 - R4.20/kWh
City of Johannesburg:
R2.45 - R3.80/kWh
eThekwini (Durban):
R2.60 - R4.10/kWh
Direct Eskom:
R2.20 - R3.50/kWh
*Rates vary by usage tier and municipality. Check your latest bill for exact rates.
💡 Maximizing Savings
- • Replace high-usage lights first (kitchens, living rooms)
- • Look for bulk deals when replacing multiple lights
- • Choose quality LEDs with 3+ year warranties
- • Consider smart/dimmable LEDs for further savings
- • Check for Eskom rebate programs in your area