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Posted : October 8, 2024 9:43 pm
Diver Dave and Whitney Werner reacted
it is recommended to cycle battery when on an on-grid net metering system which uses battery as back up to prevent long periods of time at 99%-100% SOC? if yes, how often should be cycled?
Posted : December 27, 2024 1:43 pm
So what does this mean for those of us who have a battery backup system, no PV, and are keeping our systems maintained on backup standby at 100% SOC? With the constant daily cycling of battery state to replenish the 1800 Wh of inverter idle consumption (for me, this means frequent short charge cycles between 99 ~ 100% SOC), how concerned should we be about battery long term health and longevity? Is this daily recharge to hold at 100% SOC considered "storage"? Should the battery be periodically discharged to 20% and recharged for maintenance, and if so, how often? Monthly? Bi-annually?
This post was modified 10 months ago 2 times by JLankford
Posted : January 7, 2025 9:27 pm
BobAndRoslyn reacted
With the solar I have available in the summer i'll probably only be able to produce 20% capacity of my batteries daily and way less in the winter. That being said I'll be cycling between 80-100% much of the time. Is this an issue?
Posted : January 9, 2025 4:54 pm
Joel Brodeur reacted
@ron I am in the same boat. During the summer I will cycle from 80% to 100% much of the time and then during mid-summer it will be more like 90% to 100% and I will get that "top-off" in the first couple hours during the day.
Once a month should I turn off solar and let the system come down to 20%?
JB
Sometimes the easiest solution is the best solution.
Sometimes not.
Posted : January 9, 2025 5:26 pm
@joel-brodeur I'm thinking that is the best solution. Drop the grid/pv and drain to 20% once a month, but would like to have confirmed by EG4.
We have quite a few power outages, so that will help.. 🙂
Posted : January 9, 2025 8:33 pm
Joel Brodeur reacted
