To guarantee the effectiveness and useful life of a photovoltaic battery, it is necessary to carry out regular maintenance that allows the energy management and degradation of the battery to be optimized as much as possible.
Although these systems are designed to store large amounts of energy and use it for the installation's consumption, it is necessary to follow the protocols recommended by the manufacturer to ensure the proper functioning of these devices. To properly maintain the batteries, it is necessary to take into account different aspects that will be detailed later in this blog.
Temperature
It is one of the main reasons why a photovoltaic battery can stop working and even become a risk to people and the environment.. Being subjected to high temperatures caused by its normal operation directly influences the quality and useful life of the product.
To prevent the battery from overheating, cooling and refrigeration systems such as air conditioners must be installed to regulate the temperature of the battery if necessary. In the case of Pixii Powershaper, we can have our own air conditioning system or fans to control the temperature depending on our needs.
Another alternative to control the temperature of the battery is based on the need to make predictions of the situations in which the battery may be more vulnerable due to the temperature, such as very hot countries and periods such as Spain in summer.
The NMC batteries They have numerous life cycles which allows their useful life to be extended much longer than other types of batteries. Its resistance is greater in the face of low temperatures, so it is convenient to place it in locations where this type of climate predominates..
Furthermore, the LFP batteries They present certain differences with respect to the previous ones. cThey have fewer life cycles, however, they have greater resistance to high temperatures, which makes them ideal for warm climate environments.
Depending on the type of battery you have, some care or other will have to be applied and you will be able to anticipate the circumstances by optimizing the operation and useful life of the battery to the maximum.
Battery calibration
Another crucial aspect to consider when maintaining a PV battery is proper calibration. The continuous use of the battery system, charging and discharging, causes degradation that over time can modify certain parameters.. For example, if we have an upper charge limit of 90%, with continuous use, after 6 months it may be that this 90% has become 88%. Calibrating the battery involves adjusting system settings to optimize its performance, including charge and discharge parameters, to ensure that batteries are only charged and discharged within their safe operating range.
Adapting battery charge and discharge rates based on temperature data allows the system to operate in a way that maximizes its efficiency and lifespan.
In the case of industrial storage battery Pixii Powershaper, we can plan the calibration in advance so that it is done automatically without depending on a technician or specialist, saving both costs and time in the process.
Monitoring and subsequently analyzing the data obtained is crucial to be able to perform good preventive and predictive battery maintenance.. Thanks to these practices, it will be possible to foresee possible problems that may arise in the battery and thus address them in time.
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