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Comparing Battery Options for Solar Power: Lead Acid, SMF, Lithium-Ion, LiFePO4, Sodium-Ion, and Supercapacitors

Discover the best battery for solar power storage with a detailed comparison of lead-acid, SMF, lithium-ion, LiFePO4, sodium-ion, and supercapacitor batteries. Learn about their depth of discharge (DoD), lifespan, efficiency, weight, and suitability for renewable energy setups to find the ideal solution for your solar needs. Here’s a comparison of various battery types with a 100Ah capacity, evaluating each type based on Depth of Discharge (DoD) , life cycle , energy capacity , weight , efficiency , and suitability for renewable energy applications like solar setups. Battery Type Nominal Voltage Energy Capacity (Wh) Depth of Discharge (DoD) Life Cycle (approx.) Efficiency (%) Weight (approx.) Maintenance Suitability for Solar Lead Acid 12V 1200 Wh 50% 300–500 70–85% 25–30 kg High Moderate Sealed Maintenance-Free (SMF) 12V 1200 Wh 50–60% 400–600 75–85% 25–30 kg Moderate Moderate Lithium-Ion 12V 1200 Wh 80–90% 1500–3000 90–95% 8–12 kg Low High Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) 12V 1200 W...
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Theoritical Analysis of MaxMol 3KW Inverter

Today We Theoretically analyses One of the emerging and Promising Company MAXMOL that started manufacturing of Solar Controller, High Frequency Inverters, SMPS solar chargers etc   The Product for today is DC to AC Solar Inverter which the Company mentioned as Solar Generator.  we have selected this Product for theoretically understanding of its capacity and usefulness  Check out the Official Website : www.maxmol.com for latest Price A solar generator with a high-frequency inverter and a panel configuration producing 300V–400V DC can be an efficient system for handling higher power outputs, such as 4500 watts .  Here’s a detailed breakdown of how the system works, including how much actual energy you can expect from the panels and from this Product The Goodness of this Product: It's Pure Sinewave Inverter Unique Product for Direct Solar utilization without the need of Battery backup. Something We think need Attention from the Manufacturer: The Warranty is onl...

Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) and Lead-Acid Tall Tubular batteries

 Here's a Comparison between Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) and Lead-Acid Tall Tubular batteries for different capacities (12V/24V at 150Ah and 200Ah) to help determine the equivalent battery size needed based on backup time , Depth of Discharge (DoD) , life cycle , efficiency , and weight . The backup times are calculated based on a 500W and 1000W load . Comparison Table: LiFePO4 vs Lead-Acid (Tall Tubular) Batteries Battery Type Voltage Capacity (Ah) Usable Capacity (Wh) Depth of Discharge (DoD) Life Cycle (approx.) Efficiency (%) Weight (approx.) Backup for 500W Load Backup for 1000W Load Recommended LiFePO4 Equivalent Lead Acid (C10) 24V 150Ah 1800 Wh 50% 600–800 cycles 70–80% ~55 kg ~3.6 hours ~1.8 hours LiFePO4 24V 80–100Ah Lead Acid (C10) 24V 200Ah 2400 Wh 50% 600–800 cycles 70–80% ~70 kg ~4.8 hours ~2.4 hours LiFePO4 24V 100–120Ah Lead Acid (C20) 12V 150Ah 900 Wh 50% 600–800 cycles 70–80% ~45 kg ~1.8 hours ~0.9 hours LiFePO4 12V 80–90Ah Lead Acid (C20) 12V 200Ah 1200 W...