Lithium vs Lead-Acid
The first and most obvious advantage of Lithium Batteries over Gel or Lead-Acid batteries is lower maintenance. Lithium Batteries are usually configured into one unit versus several individual batteries. In addition to this lithium's longer life cycle, means fewer replacements in a 10 or 15 year scenario. And lastly lithium is much more efficient. Below is a breakdown of cost.
48V 420AH Battery Bank Using a Trojan L16P costs about $2900
Lead-Acid Batteries last 3 years and have approx. <500 Cycle Life Cycles
Lead-Acid Batteries run at about 80-85% efficiency to Rated Power
Total 12 year Cost:$11,600
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48V 400AH Battery Bank (19.2kWh) Using Lithium costs about $9,600
Lithium Batteries last 10-12 years and have approx. 2000+ Life Cycles
Lithium Batteries run at 95%+ efficiency to Rated Power
Total 12 Year Cost: $9,600
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