Renewable / Solar
Solar Power and Renewable Power Solutions
Renewable power solutions like solar and wind, when paired with battery storage, offer sustainable power solutions for residential and commercial applications. We offer a wide variety of batteries designed to store energy generated by renewable sources and release it during off-peak times.
Solar Plus Storage
What happens to solar power on cloudy days? Solar panels harness the power of the sun, which is stored in batteries, allowing for power even when the sun is not shining. The process of integrating batteries into a solar energy system is known as solar-plus-storage.
When selecting a battery for a solar-plus-storage or other renewable energy system, the primary consideration is capacity — or how much power the battery can hold. Most often, you’ll use multiple batteries with a solar-plus-storage system to increase overall capacity.
Type of Batteries for Solar and Renewable Energy Systems
The two most commonly used batteries in solar and renewable energy systems are lead-acid and lithium.
Lead-acid deep-cycle batteries have thicker lead plates and a large capacity to store energy. They are also durable and long-lasting, making them excellent for solar applications. Deep-cycle lead-acid batteries, like Trojan’s Solar Premium line, are specifically designed to operate under challenging conditions like fluctuating or extreme temperatures for the duration of their 10-year battery life.
Lithium batteries are an efficient and maintenance-free choice to power solar and renewable energy systems. Their lifespan is much longer than lead-acid batteries, but the up-front cost can be significantly more.
Sustainability
Solar and renewable energy are an important part of Continental Battery Systems’ commitment to sustainability — but it doesn’t end there. Learn how sustainability is at the core of who we are and what we do.
Find the battery you need in the list below, then check out our complete catalog of commercial and recreational batteries to keep you on the road.
How to Properly Store Batteries
As the seasons change, it may be time to take inventory of your warehouse battery supply. Keeping the shelves stocked with batteries is important, but knowing how to store them properly is also critical.
What’s the Difference Between a Deep Cycle Battery and a Regular Battery?
Before you start shopping for vehicle batteries, it’s important to know the differences between traditional batteries and deep cycle batteries, how they work and when to use them.
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There are many signs to look for when the golf cart battery is on its way out, and it’s helpful to know the signs that it’s time to replace it.
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