• Types of batteries used in solar-powered systems

    • August 17, 2018
    • Posted by: Havenhill Synergy
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    Batteries used in solar-powered systems In the daytime, solar-powered systems produce and run on electricity generated from the solar panels. In the night, when there is no sunlight, or on very cloudy days, a form of energy storage is needed necessitating the need for batteries. A battery is simply a device that stores energy. There are

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  • What size of battery bank do I need in my home?

    • August 10, 2018
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    How to calculate the number of batteries of size of battery bank needed in your home, office or facility by Havenhill Synergy

    How to calculate the size of the battery bank needed for your home? We know that batteries are referred to as the life of an inverter system. How well your inverter serves you is dependent on the quality of your battery, design and more. ALSO READ: What determines an efficient power backup or solar system?

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  • Battery Do’s and Don’ts

    • August 7, 2018
    • Posted by: Havenhill Synergy
    • Category: Blog, Hacks and Tips
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    Batteries are the most common energy storage systems used in solar and off-grid systems. Here are some basic Do’s and Don’ts you should note about using them. Do’s Think Safety First! Batteries are safe. Nevertheless, caution should be taken when handling them. One should use the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Why? The contents of

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  • Depth of Discharge & Battery Lifespan

    • May 28, 2018
    • Posted by: Abigail Jibril
    • Category: Blog
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    What is Depth of Discharge and how does it affect the lifespan of batteries? Batteries are fast becoming an important part of off-grid and hybrid systems. There are numerous factors that affect the lifespan of a battery but we will be discussing Depth of Discharge today. What is Depth of Discharge? Depth of discharge (DoD)

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  • What is the best type of inverter for my home?

    • May 21, 2018
    • Posted by: Abigail Jibril
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    What is the best type of inverter for my home? On Wednesday, 16th May 2018, we answered the question “What is the best type of inverter for my home?” on #LearnWithHHS.   As we know, an inverter is an electronic device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) to charge batteries and then DC

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