AGM batteries for solar systems

What is an AGM battery?

AGM Battery Overview: AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) batteries are sealed lead-acid batteries that offer a maintenance-free and durable energy storage solution for solar systems. Benefits: They provide high power output, exceptional depth of discharge (up to 80%), and fast charging capabilities, making them suitable for solar energy applications.

What are AGM batteries in solar energy?

AGM batteries in solar energy take grid-tied solar systems to the next level. These batteries allow you to store surplus solar energy during the day and utilize it during peak demand hours or when the sun isn’t shining.

Are AGM batteries good for off-grid solar systems?

AGM batteries are handy for small, off-grid solar systems. For example, a remote cabin with low energy demand and a small system on the roof may be the perfect candidate for an AGM battery bank. No maintenance is needed, and the relatively low upfront cost of lead-acid batteries makes AGM batteries ideal for these smaller, off-grid setups.

Can AGM batteries be used for solar-plus-storage?

Recently, technological advances have made them usable for solar-plus-storage setups as well. AGM stands for absorbed glass mat, one of the main physical differences between AGM batteries and traditional flooded lead-acid batteries used in cars. We’ll spare you from the extensive details of everything that separates these two battery chemistries.