Victron Energy Batteries: Maximum Power and Longevity
Victron Energy is a globally recognized brand for its energy storage solutions, mainly used in marine, recreational vehicles, solar systems and many other stand-alone applications. With decades of experience, Victron Energy offers a range of high-quality products, designed to meet the most demanding energy needs, ensuring reliability, durability and performance. Among the storage solutions offered by Victron , the GEL and Lithium SMART batteries stand out for their advanced technical specifications, suitable for various uses. Let’s take a closer look at these two ranges.
Victron Energy GEL Battery
Victron Energy ’s GEL battery range is available in different capacities: 90 , 110 , 130 , 165 and 220 Ah , allowing you to adapt to a variety of energy needs. The 220Ah GEL battery, in particular, is a Deep Cycle model renowned for its longevity, with a lifespan that is 25-30% longer than that of conventional AGM batteries. Thanks to the GEL technology, these batteries offer reliable performance, even in harsh winter conditions, ensuring excellent deep discharge performance. These characteristics make the GEL battery an ideal choice for applications requiring prolonged use with high discharge cycles.
VRLA technology
Victron Energy GEL batteries use VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) technology. This means that the battery is completely sealed, with gas only being released in the event of overcharging or failure, ensuring safe and maintenance-free use. This VRLA design allows for long-term worry-free use, while offering better durability than conventional batteries.
Advantages of sealed GEL batteries (VRLA)
In VRLA GEL batteries , the electrolyte is immobilized in gel form, which provides better cycling capability and longer life compared to AGM batteries. Thanks to their low self-discharge rate (less than 2% per month at 20°C), Victron VRLA batteries can be stored for a long time without requiring recharging. In cool environments, they can remain in storage for up to one year without intervention, making them ideal for seasonal use.
Exceptional recovery after deep discharge
Victron Energy GEL batteries are also known for their ability to recover after deep or prolonged discharge. However, it is recommended to avoid frequent and excessively deep discharges, as this can affect the overall life of any lead-acid battery, including Victron batteries. The GEL battery is therefore perfectly suited for applications requiring a long life in cyclic and float mode, but it is less efficient in applications requiring high current, such as engine starting.
Victron Energy SMART Lithium Battery
Victron Energy’s SMART collection of lithium batteries in capacities of 100 , 160 , 200 and 330 Ah represents the cutting edge of energy storage technology. These batteries feature intelligent management systems that monitor charge and discharge levels in real time, ensuring optimum performance while extending battery life. They are particularly suitable for applications requiring powerful, stable and continuous power, while offering reduced weight and high energy density compared to lead-acid batteries.
Lithium SMART technology also ensures increased safety with an integrated protection system against overcharging, deep discharge and short circuits. Lithium SMART batteries are ideal for mobile and demanding applications, such as recreational vehicles, solar installations, remote sites, where a need for reliable and renewable energy is crucial. Thanks to their ability to withstand a large number of charge/discharge cycles, they ensure unmatched durability and energy efficiency, being up to two times lighter than lead-acid batteries of equivalent capacity.
In summary...
Victron Energy batteries , whether GEL or SMART range, meet the needs of users looking for power, reliability and durability. The GEL collection , with its deep discharge recovery capacity and maintenance-free design, is ideal for installations requiring extended float and cycle life. The Lithium SMART collection , on the other hand, provides a lighter and more efficient solution for applications requiring frequent charge/discharge cycles and intelligent energy management. Whether for fixed installations or mobile applications, Victron Energy offers solutions that meet the energy storage expectations of modern users.
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The Wellbots Team