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Rechargeable batteries are required to store energy from your renewable source.

Deep cycle batteries (batteries that can be discharged of 80% of their total capacity) are the heart of a renewable energy system.

We sell Surrette, quality Canadian made deep cycle batteries



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Specifications:

  • Available in 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 volt models
  • Available in a large range of capacities

    Features:

  • 15 years average life expectancy
  • 10 years warranty
  • Environmentally responsible: designed for NO leakage
  • Can supply surge current required to start some devices
      Several can be combined:

    • in series to increase voltage or
    • in parallel to increase capacity (amp hours)



    • In order to charge batteries properly a charge controller is required.


    An inverter is required to use regular AC appliances with power from batteries.


    Note: Batteries are not necessary for grid-tied systems,
    unless a power back-up is desired (for cases of emergency or blackouts).


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