Capacity & SOH
40 articles
Why Batteries Lose Capacity Faster in the First Year
Homeowners who monitor their solar storage closely are often alarmed by what happens during their first…
The Effect of Operating Temperature on SOH
Temperature is the single most influential environmental factor governing the health and longevity of a residential…
Lithium Plating: What It Is and How It Reduces Capacity
Of all the chemical degradation mechanisms that take place inside a lithium-ion solar battery, lithium plating…
Cell Imbalance: The Silent Killer of Battery Capacity
A solar battery is only as strong as its weakest link. A residential battery pack is…
Why Your Capacity Warranty Isn’t What You Think It Is
When buying a home solar battery, most homeowners glance at the sales brochure, spot a bold…
Can You Restore Lost Capacity in a Solar Battery?
When a solar battery that used to power your house all night begins running out of…
How to Read Your Battery’s SOH Report
Most solar storage apps provide a simple headline figure labeled State of Health (SOH), displayed as…
The Impact of Rapid Charging on Long-Term Capacity
When your solar array generates peak power on a clear afternoon, or when you program your…
Why Your Battery Capacity Seems Lower in Winter
When freezing temperatures arrive, many solar battery owners notice a steep decline in performance. The battery…
Understanding Cycle Life: How Many Years Do You Actually Get?
When you buy a residential solar battery, the spec sheet usually boasts a cycle life of…
Does Depth of Discharge (DoD) Really Kill Your Battery?
Draining a solar battery to zero percent can trigger immediate anxiety about permanent capacity loss or…
The Top 10 Causes of Rapid Battery Degradation
Solar battery capacity naturally declines over time, but rapid State of Health (SOH) drops indicate that…