Dana (and I'm curious if others agree),
I used to work with 4-5 days of storage, back with modules were
expensive and batteries were relatively cheap. As in recent years these
two have reversed - modules are cheap and batteries are dear - my
fundamental design approach has changed. I now design around 2-3 days of
storage with a larger array, as long as there's a backup generator in
the system. I size to at least 100% of the projected winter average
daily load.
The batteries recharge more quickly, including on partly cloudy days
between storms. They spend more of their time full, thus keeping them
happier and giving them as much or more life, even with more and deeper
cycling. FLAs are easier to EQ, given the hotter charge rate. And the
customer spends less.
You used to live in SW Colorado, a similar sunny winter climate. Is it
the same in Idaho where you live now?
Allan
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On 10/14/2016 3:36 PM, Dana wrote:
I recommend 4 days backup min & 5 days backup if budget allows of
storage and Iron Edison were saying that 2 days was sufficient. To
clarify - I said “magical” as in wondering if there was something
special, I-E did not say this.
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Tom; I have never seen Iron Edison saying NiFe is "magical" -- do you
have a specific webpage on their site that says this?
All batteries have advantages and disadvantages, and also myriad
technical issues for the installer to overcome.
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Hi Dana
Two thoughts… how many days of autonomy are they quoting?
If nickel Iron were this magical how come nobody has noticed them for
the past 100 years?
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*Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Battery Watt hours FLA VS Iron Edison Batteries
Good Morning All,
I have a charity case client that needs 760 to 900 AHR at 24 VDC. I
have installed HUP Solar One Batteries for 20+ years and do not have
any experience with the Iron Edison battery. My client went to Iron
Edison & was told that 360 AHR at 24 VDC would cover the same AHR as a
760 to 900 AHR in FLA. I understand you can use the IE deeper
typically than a FLA.
Math is math to me & how I have sized [successfully for years] Is
there something I am missing or has my client been misinformed?
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