Lifepo4 Battery For Solar Energy Storage System Advantages

Solar energy is a fantastic way to get power anywhere the sun shines. It works great but only when the sun is out, so it’s critical to have the best battery possible for storing solar energy. LiFePO4 battery is one of the best options for solar storage for a number of reasons.

What Is Solar Battery Storage?

A solar battery is a device that you can add to your solar power system to store the excess electricity generated by your solar panels. The stored electricity is consumed after sundown, during energy demand peaks, or during a power outage. Most common on residential or commercial buildings.
The point of a solar battery is to help you use more of the solar energy you’re creating. If you don't have battery storage, any excess electricity from solar power goes to the grid, which means you're generating power and providing it to other people without taking full advantage of the electricity your panels create first.

Common types of solar battery storage options.

Lead-Acid Batteries

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  Lead-acid batteries are likely the most familiar type that can be used for storage.
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  Lead acid batteries are the most commonly used type of battery in photovoltaic systems. Lead acid batteries have a low energy density, only moderate efficiency, and high maintenance requirements. One of the singular advantages of lead acid batteries is that they are the most commonly used form of battery for most rechargeable battery applications (for example, in starting car engines), and therefore have a well-established established, mature technology base.
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  While lead acid is less expensive upfront, there are many drawbacks to solar storage. Chief among these is their usable capacity; you can only discharge them to 50% before they suffer damage. They also last for many fewer life cycles than lithium batteries. Charge rates are also slower and they suffer damage when not fully recharged properly a common occurrence with solar energy systems.

Lithium-Ion Batteries

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  A lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is an advanced battery technology that uses lithium ions as a key component of its electrochemistry. 
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  Lithium batteries store more energy, put out more power and deliver a more consistent supply, and last longer, particularly compared to lead-acid batteries. Charging can start and stop anywhere in the charge cycle and they last thousands of more cycles than lead-acid. However, the upfront cost of lithium batteries is usually high, although it is worth it in the long run. 

LiFePO4 batteries

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  Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries are a type of lithium-ion (Li-Ion) rechargeable battery. LiFePO4 batteries are better than not just lithium-ion, but other battery types in general. 
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  The cycle life of a LiFePO4 battery is over 4x that of other lithium-ion batteries. It’s also the safest lithium battery type on the market, safer than lithium-ion and other battery types. LiFePO4 batteries are already a boon to our planet because they’re rechargeable. But their eco-friendliness doesn’t stop there. Unlike lead acid and nickel oxide lithium batteries, they are non-toxic and won’t leak.
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  There aren’t many drawbacks to LiFePO4 batteries other than the initial upfront cost. Although, many would say it’s not truly a disadvantage since you’ll likely save money buying just one lithium-ion battery in 10-15 years rather than several lead-acid batteries.

What is the Best Battery for Solar Power Storage? 

When weighing the options for solar battery storage, there’s really no argument: LiFePO4 batteries are the best option. Advanced technology and battery chemistry can stand the test of time and be worth every cent. 
We’ve covered the many benefits here, but if you have any other questions about our LiFePO4 batteries for your solar system or another application, feel free to reach out. 

How to choose the best battery for a solar energy system?

Capacity & power

While capacity tells you how big your battery is, it doesn’t tell you how much electricity a battery can provide at a given moment. To get the full picture, you also need to consider the battery’s power rating.

Depth of discharge (DoD)

The depth of discharge (DoD) of a battery refers to the amount of a battery’s capacity that has been used.

Round-trip efficiency

A battery’s round-trip efficiency represents the amount of energy that can be used as a percentage of the amount of energy that it took to store it. Generally speaking, a higher round-trip efficiency means you will get more economic value out of your battery.

Battery life & warranty

Manufacturer

Professional manufacturers are the only ones who can offer professional products.

Haisic is a professional manufacturer of Lifepo4 batteries and will give you a better experience when you choose a product from a professional battery manufacturer. Our products are certified. And we support customization and wholesale.

Whether you need OEM or ODM service, we can provide it. We have in-depth cooperation with world-famous battery and energy storage brands. If you are in need of a strong partner for your business. Feel free to contact us.