Lithium Vs. More Solar
Having learned so much from members here since my initial posts in early 2018, I've been grateful that the learning curve has been relatively steady, and informative. I've truly appreciated the guidan...
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pianotuna wrote:
3tons,
I thought the battery management systems of at least some LiFEPO4 would slowly discharge the jars. If that is so, 80% may be a safer storage level than 50%.
Of course, since I'll be doing SiO2 I don't have to worry about such things.
From Solacity:
“The very low self-discharge rate makes it easy to store LFP batteries, even for longer periods. It is no problem to put a lithium-ion battery away for a year, just make sure there is some charge in it before placing it in storage. Something between 50% – 60% is ideal, that will give the battery a very long time before self-discharge brings the Voltage close to the danger point.”
