Lithium battery recycling is a major issue. In a recent article, we showed that 11 million tons of used lithium batteries will likely accumulate before the year 2030. Contrary to popular belief, lithium batteries are up to 97% recyclable. Lithium battery recycling has many advantages: Protect the environment Recover critical materials Generate incomes Reduce energy … Read more
Is your lithium battery damaged? Lithium-ion batteries power our smartphones, laptops, and other devices, making them an essential part of our daily lives. Thankfully the durability of lithium batteries is increasing. Nowadays, these batteries come with high-tech components like battery management systems (BMS), making them safer and more reliable than ever before. But over time, … Read more
Various solar batteries exist in today’s market. Each of them comes with its respective advantages and disadvantages. These solar batteries are specially designed for solar systems and differ from regular EV batteries. So, what types of solar batteries are out there? Currently, there are four types of batteries fitted for solar energy storage, including: In … Read more
Solar batteries combined with a solar charger are the best options to store your solar energy production and use it at any time through an inverter. They are durable, but after a few years they will reach the end of their life and you might ask yourself: are solar batteries recyclable? Yes, they are. However, … Read more
Combining storage batteries with your solar panels is the best way to use your solar energy, no matter the time of day. Solar energy is intermittent, and your solar panels’ power output varies according to several factors: If you want to be able to access your solar energy 24/7 — especially off-grid — you need … Read more
In 2025, the cost of lithium batteries like LiFePO4 is going down while their durability is increasing. Now is the perfect time to replace your lead-acid battery and upgrade your solar generator or solar system. Lithium batteries are the most versatile electricity storage available. They are: The cost of lithium batteries is primarily related to … Read more
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries continue to dominate the battery storage arena in 2025 thanks to their high energy density, compact size, and long cycle life. You’ll find these batteries in a wide range of applications, ranging from solar batteries for off-grid systems to long-range electric vehicles. Despite them being available for some time, questions about LiFePO4 batteries … Read more
With the continued development of renewable energies in 2025, battery storage for domestic use is expanding at a rapid rate. Two battery technologies continue to vie for dominance in this arena: lead-acid vs. lithium-ion. These battery chemistries are commonly used for different applications. Lead-acid batteries have been around for over a century and are widely … Read more
What are the best Tesla Powerwall alternatives? In 2015, Tesla paved the way for energy self-consumption with their Powerwall — the first home energy storage system (ESS). A plug-and-play solution that stores the energy produced by solar panels into rechargeable lithium batteries that you can use at any time in your home. But Tesla is … Read more
Store your solar energy in solar batteries! Humanity’s continued technological developments are creating an increasing reliance on electricity. Without electricity, cities would be in darkness, businesses would collapse, and households would be in disarray. Sadly, the vast majority of electricity is still generated using non-renewable forms of energy — fossil fuels. But there is hope … Read more