The new era of power is upon us, and people are quickly turning to solar energy as the primary source of power. This trend is present for a while now, and it’s not going to change in the future. Actually, it will, but it will be a positive direction for it. This article is dedicated to the ever-growing popularity of solar power. Thus we are going to discuss the best solar batteries for home usage, which is something Harness Power could also help you with.
Below you’re going to see what are the best options for your home, which will make your choice easier. Solar batteries are not a complete novelty on the power market, but many people are not familiar with them as much as they should. Today, we are going to change that bit. Let’s start.
Flooded Lead Acid
If you are looking for something that’s been thoroughly tested, you shouldn’t look further than a flooded lead-acid battery. This type is the most common one you’ll find on the market. If you are having a gird-setup at your home, this battery should be your number one choice. For those who are not familiar with this battery, they also go by the name – wet cell batteries.
We can also say that this model is one of the best selling on the market. The reason is simple. It’s most significant benefit is that they are not too costly. But, the best part is yet to come – they offer decent quality for a fair price. Those who use these batteries praise them for their safety and reliability.
But, like everything else in this world, they are not flawless. Flood lead-acid batteries are heavy, massive, and are not easy to accommodate. They tend to take too much space. Another drawback is that they are very sustainable to corrosion, which lowers their longevity. Because of this, they need to be tended carefully. What they’re looking for is an upright position, to avoid leaking and a well-ventilated room for perfect maintenance. If you don’t have any problems taking a bit more care of your battery, this model is for you.
Be careful when selecting a battery. If you are not prepared to monitor a flood lead-acid battery, you should pick a different type, like the one we have below.
AGM (Sealed Lead Acid) Batteries
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Absorbent Glass Matt is what AGM stands for, and this is another battery we have in store for you. The type we’re talking about now is a lead-acid battery. In a case of an AGM battery, a glass matt absorbs the electrolytes. On the inside, you have plates that come in two shapes – flat and spiral.
What separates it from the flood lead batteries is the internal resistance, which is, in this case, lower. Another positive thing is that it is quite resistant to temperature changes. Because of this, they contain energy longer and are not all that sustainable to discharge as some of the other batteries you might encounter.
This is not the end of positive talk about AGM battery. In addition to what we said above, they are also capable of holding static for extended periods, without raising the temperature. Furthermore, they are quite light weighted, resistant to cold weather, and not sustainable to hazard. In comparison to the model we first talked about, they do not need as much maintenance. On the downside, they are not as cheap, and you’ll need to part with quite a sum to attain this model.
Gel Batteries
While a member of our list, this model isn’t rather popular, for the following reasons – gel batteries have too many flaws that overshadow its positive sides. The cells in gel battery are sturdy, all thanks to fumed silica that makes the electrolytes thicken. The good part about this is that there won’t be any electrolytes leak if a hazard happens. So, that’s at least one good point.
We’re not going to stop there as these batteries are not all that bad. Other positive sides include the sturdiness that makes it resistant to damage created by the impact. Logically they are more durable than some of the different types here and also do not need to be taken care of at all. Practically, it’s no maintenance with gel batteries. Besides, they adapt perfectly to both warm and cold climate, which paired with their fairy good life cycles, gives them a somewhat positive review.
We’ll finish with some bad news, as gel batteries have a high price, but low amp-hour capacity. Furthermore, they can also be easily damaged in the area around the charging profile, which is quite an issue.
Lithium-Ion
If we’re going to talk about the best available option on the market, we’re talking about lithium-ion batteries. One disadvantage, the one that might turn you away, is the hefty price. Compared to the other available options, this one is much pricier, even up to four times than some different types. But, this is all justified by top-notch performance.
These batteries come in small and light-weighted packages, but this doesn’t take anything from their life cycle or capacity. The efficiency is through the roof, and combined with excellent life-cycle, top safety, and stability; they make a perfect choice. Furthermore, they almost require no maintenance at all. When we say this last part, we mean no oversight at all for long periods such as decades. Yes, it is true, believe us. The lithium-ion batteries are all that good.
Even when they are in their idle state, no energy is going to be lost, at least not much. With all of we said, it’s easy to conclude that lithium-ion batteries are top tier. That comes with a price, but one worth paying for.
Conclusion
The market is wast, and you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in the department of solar batteries. There’s a match for everyone who’s into solar energy, as you can see in our article. If you made up your mind and are looking for a solar battery, please read this article beforehand. It could show you what you’re looking for.
