[RE-wrenches] Li+ Systems Puerto Rico

[Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar]

I would like to see how they determine the number of cycles, or the Life
left in the battery?  --Dave
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> DarrelI put a request to allow the data to be released, expect to have an
> answer soonJerry
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: Darryl Thayer <darylsolar1 at gmail.com>
> Date: 2/21/18  10:28 AM  (GMT-10:00)
> To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Li+ Systems Puerto Rico
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> Jerry, can we see the egauge results?
> On Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 11:59 PM, Jerry Shafer <jerrysgarage01 at gmail.com>
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> WrenchesWe have been doing testing on the Blue Ion over the last several
> months, we have been using PV, back up grid connected charger, we have
> CT's on DC in, PV in, Charger in, and Load out, some days we push to three
> cycles a day, other days 1/2 cycle. The Blue Ion BMU has done well keeping
> everything in control including a relay for the charger. Eguage has done
> all the monitoring and has some impressive data. Jerry
> On Feb 20, 2018 6:02 AM, "Kirpal" <solarworks at gmail.com> wrote:
> Larry....yes those are big claims (8000 cyclces at 100% DOD!)Â  No I don't
> have the data showing that, nor have I seen it.  But the marketing has to
> be accurate right?!  We have installed a few systems with a few more on
> the books including one at our office. Will be interesting to see if the
> real world matches the lab tests....I don't have a copy of their warranty
> but it is for 15 years and does allow for some degradation of capacity, 
> 70% remaining after 15 years.  Pretty robust for a battery warranty! 
> From what I have seen they are a strong off grid option.  Could be one of
> the last battery banks some of our customers ever buy.  The visibility
> into cycle count and remaining capacity is refreshing after using various
> amp hour meters which tend to wander in accuracy over time.  I am looking
> forward to the migration away from Lead Acid in the years ahead! 
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> Sunny Regards,
> Kirpal KhalsaOregon LRT#25
> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
> Oregon Solarworks LLC
> www.oregonsolarworks.com
> 541-299-0402
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> On Mon, Feb 19, 2018 at 4:08 PM, Starlight Solar Power Systems
> <larry at starlightsolar.com> wrote:
> Hi Kirpal,
> “...8000 cycles (20+ years of daily cycling!!) to 100 depth of
> discharge…” I saw that on their website but there is
> no substantiating data from real cycle life tests. When Sony introduced
> this battery, they claimed 2000 cycles at 80% DoD. For such
> an extraordinary claim, there must be a catch. Do you have any
> information about testing or a copy of their warranty?
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> Larry Crutcher
> Starlight Solar Power Systems
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> On Feb 19, 2018, at 4:10 PM, Kirpal <solarworks at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Blue Planet - Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries are a good option for off
> grid and work very well with the Outback Radian inverters.  They are
> rated at 8000 cycles (20+ years of daily cycling!!) to 100 depth of
> discharge and can be monitored remotely.  The batteries , like in the
> Sonnen system are made by
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