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48V 5kVA 5.4kWh Backup Power System

Compact grid-connected backup solar system with an integrated backboard assembly and pre-wired architecture, designed for seamless installation and delivering reliable, uninterrupted power for essential household needs.

The 48V 5kVA 5.4kWh Backup Power System provides reliable grid-charged backup for essential loads. It includes a Victron inverter, lithium battery storage, monitoring, and protection, all pre-assembled and professionally wired on a backboard for fast, efficient installation.

Retail price: R39,394.59 → R34,534.78 excl. VAT

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Inverter

Victron MultiPlus-II 48/5000/70-50 230V

Battery

towerDOCK 5 lithium battery providing 5.4kWh

Monitoring

Victron Cerbo GX

DESCRIPTION

5kVA Backup Power System Overview

The 48V 5kVA 5.4kWh Backup Power System provides a reliable solution for maintaining power during grid outages. It combines proven Victron technology with lithium battery storage to ensure stable and uninterrupted supply to essential circuits.

In addition, all core components are pre-assembled, pre-wired, and mounted on a dedicated backboard assembly. This structured design keeps wiring neat, reduces installation time, and ensures a clean and consistent system layout. As a result, installers can complete installations quickly while maintaining high-quality standards.

Key Components

The system includes the following core components:

  • Inverter/Charger: Victron MultiPlus-II 48/5000/70-50 230V inverter manages grid charging and automatically switches to battery power during outages.
  • Battery: towerDOCK 5 lithium battery providing 5.4kWh of reliable, maintenance-free energy storage.
  • Monitoring: Cerbo GX device with enclosure for remote monitoring and system control.

What’s Included

The system is supplied as a fully integrated backboard solution. Therefore, it arrives ready for installation with all major components mounted and connected:

  • Backboard assembly with mounted components, wiring, and protection
  • DC protection and battery cable kit for safe operation
  • AC sub distribution board (AC1 – backup circuits only)
  • Communication cabling (VE.Direct and RJ45) with dual-band connectivity

What’s Not Included

  • Solar panels and solar charge controllers
  • Installation labour, site wiring, trunking, and mounting hardware
  • Final AC connections and Certificate of Compliance (COC)

Main Benefits

  • Reliable Backup Power: Keeps essential loads running during outages
  • Automatic Switchover: Seamless transition between grid and battery supply
  • Pre-Assembled Backboard Design: Enables faster and cleaner installation
  • Expandable Platform: Can be upgraded with solar at a later stage

In summary, the 48V 5kVA 5.4kWh Backup Power System provides a practical and ready-to-install solution for reliable backup power. It offers a clean and efficient way to protect essential loads without the immediate need for solar integration.

Furthermore, Specialized Solar Systems builds each unit with a strong focus on quality and consistency. The team assembles every system using trusted components and proven configurations. As a result, this system forms part of a growing range of reliable energy solutions designed for long-term performance.

Overview of Backup Power Systems

A backup power system stores energy from the grid and supplies it during outages. It automatically switches to battery power when needed. As a result, it ensures continuity for essential loads such as lighting, refrigeration, and communication systems.

Downloads

Victron Inverter Datasheet
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Victron Cerbo GX Datasheet
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