SOLAR BATTERIES
Choosing the correct battery is a combination of economics, technology and life expectancy.
Life Expectancy in a well designed system |
Technology |
No. of cycles achieved at 80% duty cycles |
Battery/Cell Voltage |
Available Capacities manageable on site |
3 - 5 years |
Automative/Modified Automotive |
± 37 |
12 |
35 - 140 Ah |
5 - 10 years |
Sealed/VR Gel/AGM |
± 900 |
2 / 6 / 12 |
2 - 900 Ah |
10 - 20 years |
Tubular/Traction |
± 1500 |
2 / 6 |
200 - 900 Ah |