Buying solar system components is relatively expensive. You save up for a long time and sometimes you even have to get a loan. But, where can you get a loan for solar equipment in South Africa? Well, there are a few places, one that comes to mind quickly is GREENFIN. It can not be argued that investing in solar requires a bit of saving. When a lot of people are doing their research they always wonder if spending all that money buying solar equipment is worth it. It actually is worth it in the long run. So because installing solar in your home is capital intensive, it only makes sense that you want the solar batteries to last.
EnergySage says that the general range for a solar battery's useful lifespan is between 5 and 15 years. If you install a solar battery today, you will likely need to replace it at least once to match the 25 to 30 year lifespan of your PV system. However, just as the lifespan of solar panels has increased significantly in the past decade, it is expected that solar batteries will follow suit as the market for energy storage solutions grows.
Proper maintenance can also have a significant effect on your solar battery's lifespan. Solar batteries are significantly impacted by temperature, so protecting your battery from freezing or sweltering temperatures can increase its useful life. When a PV battery drops below 30° F, it will require more voltage to reach maximum charge; when that same battery rises above the 90° F threshold, it will become overheated and require a reduction in charge. To solve this problem, many leading battery manufacturers, like Tesla, provide temperature moderation as a feature. However, if the battery that you buy does not, you will need to consider other solutions like earth-sheltered enclosures. Quality maintenance efforts can definitely impact how long your solar battery will last.
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Bruno
Pylontech is a worth that price tag. Great article. keep them coming.
Marlon
I trust Pylontech all the way!
Thresdon
As long as the installation is perfect. Your investment can be really worthwhile.
Terrence
Thanks for answering this question so nicely. The bigger the cash injection the longer the life span. That`s my motto.
Thandiwe
I’d like to know more about Greenfin financing a new home solar project. Got any extra info?
Bongani
Interesting to know. Can you please touch a little bit more on how to maintain solar batteries. Is this something a person can do at home on their own?
Eugene
@Blessing I strongly don’t think sir. Batteries in general are things you should never buy secondhand. You don’t want the stress of it.
Basson
What are these “Quality maintenance efforts” for solar batteries? I’d love to know how to. Maybe we can do this as a task during lockdown 😂
Blessing
Is it ever a good idea to buy second hand solar batteries? Cost in mind.
Agnes
What components do I need to create a standard setup to poer a two bedroomed house?
Kirk
I have spent so much money on solar equipment. It is worth every single cent because when load shedding happens… I am never in the dark! i say go for it.
Kat
I would if i could. But i don`t own my own home. I am renting and i don`t think my landlord would appreciate that at all
Paul
Make sure that all the components are compatible before you rig your system.
Tebello
I hear tesla is the gold standard of solar batteries. 20 year lifespans
Floyd
I agree with Nigel. Always trickle charge. That way your solar battery charges at the same pace as it decharges.
Ken
To use solar batteries for longer don’t use them until flooding.
Nigel
Always trickle charge! Trust me.
Thomas
Don`t put solar batteries in very humid conditions
Lutando
If your solar system was wired correctly by a professional i think even 10 years is possible
Linre
I think if is all about how well you look after your batteries. Avoid incorrect connections
BENNY
My Pylontech batteries are 3 years old. Working fine