Solar

Industry challenges

Solar power systems, which rely heavily on batteries for power storage, are very often let down by the failure of those very batteries. Insufficient charge time, due to solar array capacity or configuration, results in heavily sulfated batteries, which deliver every decreasing capacity.

Real world statistics and research tell us…

  • 70% to 80% of lead acid batteries fail due to the build up of lead sulfate crystals (PbSO4) on the internal plates.
  • When a battery reaches 80% of its rated capacity, the aging process accelerates.
  • Load testing is time consuming, damaging and does not identify individual battery SoH.
  • Manufacturing, storage, transportation, installation and environmental anomalies negatively impact a battery’s performance and lifespan.
  • Brand and revenue risks associated with battery failure – which can be extensive – are rarely calculated or considered.
  • Reactive maintenance costs are high.

Afribat delivers the ability to…

  • Know the SoH of each and every battery in your standby power ecosystem.
  • Identify vulnerable batteries early in their lifecycle.
  • Ensure the capacity and stability of your standby power ecosystem.
  • Extend battery lifespan and reduce unnecessary costs associated with premature replacement.
  • Reduce unnecessary risk associated with battery failure.