Batteries
Gel
Gel batteries are a type of sealed lead-acid battery that uses a gel electrolyte instead of a liquid one. They are used to store solar energy generated by solar panels.
The advantages of using Gel batteries with solar panels include:
- Lifespan: 1000 – 1500 cycles
- Low self-discharge rate: They can store energy for long periods of time.
- Maintenance Free: Maintenance free once the charging system has been properly installed.
Lead carbon
Lead carbon batteries are a type of sealed lead-acid battery that uses a gel electrolyte instead of a liquid one. They are used to store solar energy generated by solar panels. It is a gel battery with improved technology.
The advantages of using lead acid batteries with solar panels include:
- Lifespan: 2000 – 3000 cycles
- Low cost: They are the cheapest type of battery on the market.
- High Availability: They are widely available around the world.
- Ease of maintenance: They are relatively easy to maintain.
Lithium
Lithium batteries are a type of rechargeable battery that uses a lithium compound as the active material. They are newer than lead acid batteries and offer a number of advantages.
The advantages of using lead acid batteries with solar panels include:
- Lifespan: 4000 – 6000 cycles or 10 to 15 years.
- Greater efficiency: they lose less energy during charging and discharging.
- Higher energy density: They can store more energy in a smaller space.
- Greater safety: they do not contain lead or sulfuric acid.
