What temperature does a solar battery storage system work?

Solar battery storage systems perform well year-round. The working temperature for Sunsynk 5.32kWh batteries, for example, is -20°C ~ 60°C. Solar batteries come with a built-in battery management system (BMS), which keeps the battery working efficiently over its lifespan.

How does temperature affect a solar battery?

Temperature, both hot and cold, can have a significant effect on the lifecycle, depth of discharge (DOD), performance, and safety capabilities of solar storage systems. Due to recent weather events, now is the time to learn all you can about how temperature can affect a battery when designing energy storage systems for your customers.

What temperature should a solar battery be charged at?

Most lithium-ion solar batteries, such as Sunsynk, need to stay above ~12.5°C to charge at their full rated speed. If your solar panels are generating power faster than your battery can charge, the excess has nowhere to go but out to the grid. This is why, in cold weather, you may see energy exporting before the battery reaches full capacity. 10.

Do solar batteries need temperature control?

Proper temperature control will keep your solar batteries operating smoothly and can help extend their lifespan. This largely depends on their location. When selecting where to house your solar battery system, choose a cool, dry, well-ventilated area with stable temperatures, away from extreme heat or cold.

How long do solar batteries last?

As mentioned above, extreme temperatures can reduce the number of cycles the battery can do so it’s best to keep all storage in a cool, dry place. Solar batteries generally have lifecycles of between 6000 and 10,000 – which usually equates to between 10 and 15 years in an average, domestic solar system.

Why do solar batteries need a battery management system?

The lithium-ion batteries used in solar energy storage can be adversely affected by cold temperatures. So, solar batteries come with a built-in battery management system, designed to optimise their performance in all temperatures. On cold days, you may notice that your battery charge rate is reduced, or that they need to recharge more frequently.