Description

Solar Batteries are batteries necessary for the function of certain types of solar panel systems. Deep Cycle Batteries are also known as Solar Batteries which play a crucial role in stand-alone renewable energy systems.

If you require a battery to operate a solar panel, wind or even a hydro-electric system secured to your utility grid, you will need a Solar Battery – this is especially pertinent when there is a power outage and could prove to be particularly handy with the copious amounts of load shedding that we are being faced with.

EXPLAINING SOLAR BATTERIES:

• Solar Batteries will provide the energy to your renewable energy system, unlike car batteries.
• Solar Batteries are meant to be discharged and cycled constantly.
• For batteries to enjoy longevity most manufactures recommend that the depth of discharged of these batteries is limited to 20% – in other words the Solar Batteries will be at 80% capacity or more.
• It is important that the batteries are not discharged below 50% Depth of Discharge.
• Inverters usually have Low Voltage Disconnect features that will disconnect loads at certain points.
• Low Voltage alarms can also be installed.
• To maintain your battery, Ammeters, Voltmeters as well as Battery Monitors all play an integral role in upholding the health of your Deep Cycle Batteries, and the complete power system as a whole.