LTS Battery Frequently Asked Question
Q: Do my batteries have to be stored on a wooden pallet?
No, wooden & plastic pallets all be ok but need stable.
Q: Can I use seal lead acid battery charger on a LiFePO4 or Li-ion Battery which made by LTS Battery?
No, we only advise the same type of battery charger for the same type of battery, because the rated voltage is not different.
Q: My battery keeps going flat and will not hold a charge?
LTS Battery have a 12 – 18-month shelf life and WILL NOT GO FLAT on their own. There must be a current load to discharge these batteries.
Q: Can I use any battery in any application?
No. Batteries are always designed for specific applications, not advised to use others.
Q: Can any battery be used in solar applications?
No, only deep-cycle and high-cycle batteries can use for solar in frequent cyclic applications.
Q: How long will my battery last?
Battery life is determined by the cycle life, and the discharge and recharge is called a cycle. If need battery life longer, when the battery at 80% power, recharge the battery to be DOD80%, the battery can be use longer.
Q: I have not used my battery for two years and now it will not work anymore?
The reason for this is what we call sulphation. Batteries have a self-discharge process over time and sulphation crystals form on the plates. The longer they are left discharged the worse the situation will be. If a battery is left discharged for long periods of time, the sulphation may become permanent and the battery will fail. Batteries should be recharged as quickly as possible after discharging and prior to storage.
Q: My battery is 12 volts but has no power?
Voltage is not an indication of the capacity of the battery. It merely indicates that the battery is fully charged. The battery needs to be tested by means of a reliable electronic tester or a load tester.
Q: I have a 24-volt Golf cart. The batteries are one year old. Can I just replace the one battery?
Definitely not. When batteries are connected in series, they are one and the same, and they have the same capacity, voltage, and Internal resistance.
Q: How does an ESS work?
1) Power Source
One of the essential elements of an ESS is the power source. An ESS cannot be complete without a component that generates electricity that can be later stored inside the system. The most common source of power used in an ESS is solar energy.
By installing solar panels on the roof or backyard, sunlight is converted into DC electricity, allowing power to be generated for the ESS in a convenient and easily accessible way to the commercial and residential sectors. Ultimately, a power source can also be the grid that keeps the integrated batteries fully charged when connected to the ESS.
2) Inverter
Another important component is the power inverter. This device is necessary when a solar panel & grid act as the power source of the ESS.
Solar panels generate electricity in DC, which most appliances at home cannot use. Therefore, the role of the inverter is to convert this DC electricity into AC. The inverter will have specific parameter ratings such as power limits in DC and AC, efficiency, frequency, MPPT inputs, and other elements that must evaluate to provide the ideal approach.
3) Battery System
The core of the ESS is a battery. This component acts as the device that allows storage of the incoming energy from the power source at any time and to discharge later as needed.
The battery is an electrochemical component, generally made out lithium-iron-phosphate technology that converts the electrical power in its input into chemical energy inside its structure during the charging process. Then, while discharging when power is demanded by the loads, the component converts this chemical energy back to electrical power in its terminal outputs.
4) Energy Management System
The sensor of the ESS is the energy management system. This electronic equipment allows you to visualize all the power that flows through the ESS. That involves all the energy that is generated from the power source, all the energy that is consumed from the grid, the available capacity of the battery, and your patterns of consumption at any time.
5) Miscellaneous
Finally, other components also involve the ESS, such as cables, protection devices, meters, internet connection, and combiner boxes. These elements are necessary to keep communications straight and secure between all components of the system.
Q: Why is it important to store your own generated energy?
If using solar alone, many average households can easily cover 50% or more of their electricity needs. With a battery, this can even be increased to 75% or higher by changing habits and using simple timers or ‘smart’ controls to turn on high consumption appliances during the day to be powered by your solar directly. This includes things like electric hot water systems, heating/cooling systems, pumps, dishwashers, dryers, and even cooking using ovens or slow roasters. After maximizing self-consumption, a battery can enable you to become almost entirely energy independent.
Q: In the event of a power failure, can I still supply my home with energy?
Yes, that is what GT ESS is designed for. The transition time is 4ms. When a blackout happens, the transition is quick and smooth.
Q: What are the application and advantages of the energy-storage solution?
Although solar is a clean and renewable electricity source, it can also be unreliable since it doesn’t produce any power when the sky gets dark. However, with the energy storage system, you can store the electricity produced by solar into batteries to avoid using the utility grid at night to save costs.
ESS brings you energy independence and security, so life in your home can carry on uninterrupted during a grid outage. During a power outage, ESS discharges its stored energy to provide power to your home.