Selection of GEL or Lithium Battery for Renewable Energy

You have decided to step into renewable energy. For the Solar Energy System, which will add value to the future with the zero carbon target and save you money at any time from the moment you start using the system, the selection of the appropriate battery is as important as the selection of the appropriate solar panel. Many factors are taken into account before purchasing. Batteries are one of the most basic elements of the system, which stores the energy collected by off-grid solar energy systems for later use, as a backup power storage station on rainy and cloudy days or at night. First of all, it is necessary to make sure that you meet the requirements of the system and these requirements to get full efficiency.

GEL batteries

The gel battery consists of silica gel network and gel sulfuric acid as electrolyte. The electrolyte remains colloidal and circulates between the membrane and the positive and negative poles. The gel surrounds the sulfuric acid electrolyte and prevents it from flowing out. This makes the batteries very resistant to vibrations.

In addition, JEL batteries have a long service life and are safer for use than Lithium batteries. It makes JEL batteries suitable for all emergency energy support applications and solar energy projects with its features that we can include in the deep discharge cycle.

Low discharge amperage mode is one of the features of JEL batteries. They can be completely emptied and do not require any special care. Since the battery is not adapted to high charge and discharge currents, their charge is slow.

Lithium batteries

Today, the use of lithium batteries has increased due to the decrease in price with the spread of technology in the last five years. According to a forecast by Statista, the lithium battery market will experience a 14.6 percent expansion in 2026.

State-of-the-art lithium batteries can provide ideal solutions for the renewable energy industry. Low maintenance, stable chemical materials, activity status monitoring and light weight make it easy to install and transport.

Another important advantage of lithium batteries is the possibility of using all the stored energy. They charge twice as fast as conventional batteries.

Lithium batteries are suitable for use in most applications such as electric vehicles, solar storage and installations, remote monitoring, cars and more.

JEL batteries are best when used in the testing phase of projects or for lower cost solar projects. Lithium batteries provide excellent results for long-term installation and do not need frequent replacement, avoiding extra costs for a long time.