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solar spotlight: batteries
Batteries
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A reliable battery is a key component to any e icient and sustainable solar energy system. Here are some of the more popular choices in the industry today...
Narada
Product: VRLA Batteries
Description: Narada REXC lead carbon high cycle life batteries. Specifically designed for (PSoC) applications with fast recharge and capable of 3000 cycles at 80% DoD.
Chemistry: Lead-acid
Capacity (Ah @ 20hr rate): 2000Ah Voltage: 2VDC
Energy: 1.1kWh
Peak Power: 2.1kW
Cycle life: 3000 cycles @ 80% DoD
Operating temperature range: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Dimensions: 9.13" x 17.9" x 20" Weight: 253lbs (115kg) Warranty: 10-year warranty Certifications: UL, CE
Key Features:
• High PSoC cycle performance;
• Robust design to ensure superb
safety and reliability;
• Available capacities from 200 to 2000Ah up to 1000V configurations;
• Full containerized grid storage systems to off-grid cabinet/rack solutions.
www.mpinarada.com
U.S. Battery Product: US RE L-16XC2
Description: Design optimized for maximum performance and life in stationary (non-vehicular) applications, including solar power and renewable energy installations, the OSP battery design and insulating DEFENDER
“moss shields” increases life expectancy and performance.
Chemistry: Flooded lead acid Capacity (Ah @ 20hr rate): 401Ah Voltage: 6V
Energy: 2.41kWh
Cycle life: 675 Cycles at 80% DoD, and 1150 Cycles at 50% DoD
Operating temperature range: 0°F to 120°F (-17°C to 49°C)
Dimensions: 11.875" x 7.125" x 16.75" Weight: 114lbs (51.7kg)
Warranty: 5-year warranty
Key Features:
• OSP outside positive plate;
• Higher peak capacity and increased
initial capacity;
• Lower acquisition and per-cycle cost than lithium ion, nickel metal hydride, or other rechargeable battery systems.
www.usbattery.com
solar spotlight: batteries
Concorde Battery Corporation
Product: VRLA-AGM Batteries
Description: Concorde Battery Corporation has been manufacturing SunXtender deep cycle AGM batteries for the solar, photovoltaic, and renewable energy industry since 1987.
Chemistry: Lead-acid
Capacity: 1215Ah @ 24hr rate
Voltage: 2V
Energy: 2.4kWh
Peak power: >1.6kW
Cycle life: 1000 cycles @ 50% DoD
Operating temperature range: -40° to 160°F (-40°C to 71°C)
Dimensions: 11.64" x 6.95" x 15.73" Weight: 124lbs (56.2kg)
Certifications: UL 1989 (File Number MH- 17983)
www.sunxtender.com
Storage Battery Systems, LCC
Product: Renewable Energy Storage Cell SBS-6PzS967
Description: Designed and developed with precision in mind, these bolt-on renewable energy cells provide high charge acceptance and long and durable service life. The design and use of high-quality raw materials guarantees the reliability and efficiency of this energy solution.
Chemistry: Lead-acid Voltage: 2V
Cycle Life: 3250 cycles at 50% DoD
Dimensions: 7.80" x 4.69" x 28.31"
Weight: 114lbs (51.7kg)
Warranty: 120 months: 5-year full warranty with balance prorated based on prices at the time of replacement
www.sbsbattery.com/solar
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Maxdura Battery Product: DCS12-50
Description: The DCS series is newly developed deep cycle battery for solar systems. Its key benefits include high specific power, long cycle life, high large current discharge performance, and fast charging performance. It’s a solution for household energy storage, solar and wind energy, emergency, and other cycling systems. Larger capacity can be obtained when connected in parallel.
Chemistry: Lead-acid Capacity: 50Ah @ 20hr rate Voltage: 12V
Energy: 600kWh
Cycle life: 3000+
Dimensions: 13.8" x 6.54" x 6.85" Weight: 56.2lbs (25.5kg) Warranty: 3-year warranty www.maxdurabattery.com
GS Battery Product: SLR Series
Description: The GS Battery SLR Series batteries are designed for high-cycle applications using advanced nano-carbon technology.
Chemistry: Advanced lead-acid
Capacity (Ah @ 10hr rate): 50Ah to 1000Ah,
depending on model
Voltage: 2V to 12V, depending on model
Energy: 48kWh @48VDC
Cycle life: 5000 cycles @ 70% DoD; 5500 cycles @ 50% DoD
Operating temperature range: 5°F to 113°F (-15°C to 45°C)
Dimensions: 11.3" x 6.5" x 19.41" Weight: 147lbs (67kg)
Warranty: 10-year warranty Certifications: UL www.gsbattery.com
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