Solar Power Battery

Solar Power Battery

Solar power battery systems are an important component of any home solar system. Having a good quality and reliable battery means you can get the most out of your solar system and can save even more money and energy.

There are some important questions a lot of people have about battery systems though. What should you look for in a battery? What type of batteries are even available for the typical home owner using solar energy? Read on to learn a lot more.

There are many different types of solar power battery systems you can use for storing energy. For example there are advanced gel deep cycle batteries and absorbed glass mat. Depending on how much electricity your home needs and you plan on storing, you’ll need to carefully pick the appropriate back up energy source.

No matter how big or small your needs are you can still find the suitable equipment you need. There are even options for off-grid homes and structures that run completely independently.

Advanced gel technology batteries have the advantage of dealing with rigorous cycling and charging. This means generally they’ll have a longer “shelf life” and will hold up to high stress and repeat uses.

For off-grid applications a good solar power battery might be something like the flooded deep cycle batteries. These will hold up to actual physical stress (like movement, dropping, etc.) much better than most batteries and are often constructed in a z-grid fashion, ensuring top durability for a longer life span.