Increased performance and lifespan thanks to lithium batteries
Lithium batteries stand out for their great potential in the accumulation of energy, with a useful life capacity of more than 20 years.
They are very versatile batteries for any type of installation, with great performance and very low self-discharge.
Circumstances where lithium batteries are cost-effective for photovoltaic self-consumption
There are generally 2 types of photovoltaic installations.
- Installations not connected to the electricity grid. In this type of solar installation, lithium batteries are indispensable, as they are the best and most efficient batteries for storing solar energy for nights and days when we don’t have sunny days.
- Installations connected to the electricity grid. They are not as necessary as in the other facilities, but of course they are worth it. Having lithium batteries allows you to be self-sufficient in the event of a power outage, or above all, to reduce the cost of common electricity consumption. It will allow you to save on your electricity bill.
Lithium batteries for solar installations
In terms of efficiency in solar installations. It is true that their cost is higher compared to other batteries, but there are many benefits they have.
Among its advantages are:
- They take up to 70% less space than other types of batteries.
- They weigh much less than the others.
- Full charge in just 4 hours.
- No memory effect. They do not lose load capacity over time.
- Maintenance-free.
- Shelf life of approximately 20 years.
- They are maintenance-free
These batteries are of high quality and can increase energy storage capacity on a large scale. For this reason, although they are very versatile and perfect for any type of installation, they are ideal for those that do not have a connection to the electricity grid.
Below is a link where you can see many more advantages of Lithium batteries.
How do I choose the right Lithium battery?
Recommended characteristics of batteries for this type of installation.
Among the aspects to consider when purchasing a photovoltaic battery are:
- use that we are going to give to batteries. It will depend on whether we want to use it for 24 hours or for periods of time.
- Mobile or fixed batteries. The fixed ones offer better performance but are also heavier and cannot be moved. Mobile batteries are lighter, easier to transport, although their performance decreases.
- Maintenance-free. Among these batteries we find AGM batteries, stationary OPzV batteries or Lithium batteries.
- Required power? Solar panels are around 2V at least 2V, up to 48V at most. Here you can see Lithium batteries with a capacity of 48V.
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