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solar spotlight: batteries

Batteries
A reliable battery is a key component to any eficient and sustainable solar energy
system. Here are some of the more popular choices in the industry today.

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MK Battery
Kipp & Zonen USA Inc.
125 Wilbur Place
Product: 8GGC2 – DEKA Solar Gel Battery
Bohemia NY 11716
Description: DEKA Solar GEL batteries, marketed by MK Battery, are a premiere, USA
deep-cycling choice for renewable energy applications. They’re designed for use in
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even the harshest environments, and are deployed on all seven continents.
T: +1 (0) 631 589 2065 ext. 338
Capacity (Ah @ 20hr rate): 180 Ah @ C20
F: +1 (0) 631 589 2068
M:+1 (0) 631 786 1558
Voltage: 6 volts
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Cycle Life: 2000 Cycles at 50% Depth-of-Discharge
www.kippzonen.com

Dimensions: 10.25" x 7.13" x 10.88"

Weight: 68.4 lbs (31 kg)
Key Features:

• Individual Plate Formation (IPF) technology utilized for cell consistency;

• Valves are UL recognized and 100% tested for quality;
• Recombinant construction with gelled electrolyte eliminates dangerous spills; and

• Includes 250 QC checks, from raw materials through to the inished product.
www.mkbattery.com

Accurately Monitoring the Performance
of your Solar Energy System

GNB, Division of Exide Technologies

Product: Absolyte GP
Weight: 30 lbs to 275 lbs (13.6 kg to
125 kg) / cell
Description: The Absolyte GP product
line is a premium, valve-regulated, lead Key Features:
acid (VRLA), stationary battery for PV and
energy storage projects. Made in the USA, • Non-spillable: No water addition
Absolyte GP combines long duration and maintenance is required;
To maximize the efectiveness of your solar energy system, you need to know how • Weather-resistant: Tolerant of freezing
it is performing. A Kipp & Zonen pyranometer accurately measures the solar deep discharge performance in a modular,
radiation available to your system in real time. Comparing this with the power steel tray design for easy installation.
temperatures;
Capacity (Ah @ 20hr rate): 120 Ah to • Code compliant: The modular tray
generated allows you to calculate the eficiency of the system. A drop in eficiency design meets seismic codes, while
indicates the need for cleaning, ageing or a fault, allowing you to schedule 5460 Ah
preventive maintenance and to monitor your return on investment.
Voltage: 2 V
eliminating the need for a separate rack;
and
Cycle Life: 1200 Cycles at 80% Depth-of- • Scalable: There are 34 models, which
Make that diference and contact Kipp & Zonen for the solutions available.
Discharge; 5000 Cycles @ 20% Depth-of- scale to meet small, medium, and large
Discharge Dimensions: Modular tray design
provides for a variety of conigurations
power requirements.
www.gnb.com

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