Batteries are a necessary part of a solar system if you are off-grid (you do not have a ZESA connection), or if you need backup power for load-shedding.
Choosing the right Solar Battery:
Before looking at how much batteries cost, you need to pick the right battery. When shopping for solar batteries there are three main factors to consider. These are:- How are you going to use it?
- What type of battery fits your needs?
- What size batteries do you need?
Let Us look at each of these:
- How are you going to use it? This determines what type of battery you should get. For instance, if you’re going to be relying entirely on solar for electricity, you might want to go with a lithium battery since it stores more electricity. If you need batteries for backup power, then gel batteries will work just fine since you won’t be relying on them completely for your electricity.
- What’s the best type of solar battery? There are four types of solar batteries. These are lithium, flooded lead acid, gel, and AGM batteries. Lithium batteries provide more energy but they’re the most expensive. Gel batteries are cheaper but don’t give as much energy.
- What size batteries do you need? Sizing a battery bank depends on the type of battery and how much energy you need. A battery bank is two or more batteries wired together.
To accurately size your battery bank, you will need to work out your energy needs based on your electricity consumption. If you know you use between 15-20KWh per day then you are going to have to work out how many batteries you need based on that.
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| Solar Battery Prices in Zimbabwe (Guide Updated in 2023) |
Here is how to correctly size your off-grid battery bank. Here is how to size for backup power.
Best solar battery brands
Shop around and you’ll bump into a number of battery brands. Typically, these are the most popular solar battery brands you’ll find locally.- Pylontech: Pylontech is a global manufacturer and pioneer of Li-Ion solar batteries, with over 10 years of delivery experience. Unlike many competitors, Pylontech specialise solely in ESS (Energy Storage Systems). To date as a leading global provider, PylonTech have delivered a global capacity of 3.6GWh to over 80 countries, serving 350000+ users. As a longstanding company with international strength, Pylontech offer reliable battery storage solutions, with recognition as a TOP 3 Global residential ESS Supplier. If you are a Zimbabwean homeowner looking to install a Pylontech battery, call our green team at +263 78 864 2436 or enquire now. With Pylontech’s range of solar batteries, there is a flexible battery storage solution for everyone.
- Allgrand
- Narada: Narada specializes in research, development, and manufacture of high rate, deep discharge and intensive cycling service batteries that are available for sale to more than one hundred countries across Africa, Latin America, SE Asia and industry at low wholesale prices.
- Renogy
- BlueNova
- Freedom won
How Much Should you expect to Pay?
Locally, these are the average prices for lithium and gel batteries. Flooded lead acid and AGM are a little harder to find.Lithium Solar Battery Prices in Zimbabwe
Lithium batteries are the most expensive. They do, however, have the longest lifespan. Here are some of the prices for lithium batteries from different solar suppliers.Lithium Solar Battery Prices in Zimbabwe:
- BlueNova 1.2KWh (100Ah) $600.00
- Pylontech 1.2KWh (100Ah) 48V $1750.00
- Pylontech 1.8KWh (150Ah) $1300.00
- Pylontech 2.4KWh (200Ah) 24V $1260.00
- Blue Carbon 1.2KWh (100Ah) 24V $875.00
- Blue Carbon 2.4KWh (200Ah) 12V $650.00
- Blue Carbon 2.4KWh (100Ah) 24V $1150.00
Gel Battery Prices in Zimbabwe:
Gel batteries are the most readily available sealed lead-acid battery in Zimbabwe. Here are some of the prices for gel batteries from different solar suppliers.Gel Battery Prices in Zimbabwe:
- Allgrand Gel 2.4KWh (200Ah) 12V $380.00
- Allgrand Gel 1.2KWh (100Ah) 12V $220.00
- Allgrand Gel 2.4KWh (200Ah) $375.00
- Allgrand Gel 1.2KWh (100Ah) $190.00
- Victron AGM 2.4KWh (200Ah) $599.00
- Trojan AGM 2.4KWh (200Ah) 12V $390.00
There are a lot of other battery brands you will find locally. Most are made by new manufacturers and don’t have easily verifiable track records. While they are generally cheaper, you cannot be sure of what you’re buying with them.
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