Battery Storage Sites: Choosing the Ideal Location for Battery Storage

Pros:

Temperature Stability:

Lofts generally offer a more stable temperature environment. This can be advantageous for battery performance, as ideal operating temperatures typically range from 15°C to 35°C and lofts often fall within this range. During the extremes of a summer day, we do see lofts reach peaks of over 40 degrees, but batteries will easily operate up to around 55deg.

Cleaner Environment:

Lofts tend to be less prone to dust and humidity compared to garages.

which can benefit battery longevity. While most inverters have an IP rating of IP65 allowing them to be externally mounted to keep them in prime condition, we opt for dryer-cleaner conditions, favouring loft mounting.

Cons:

1. Limited Accessibility: Lofts can be challenging to access for maintenance and inspection.
2. Tricky for installation we use a hoist system to aid installation.
3. Structural Considerations: The weight of our battery choice 5.8 (kWh) 60KG comparable to a small adult in weight. We always mount to structural timers in the roof space or into the wall. Never are they place on the floor loose. We tend to stick to our favourite brand, Solax, due to there warranty and customer service ( they answer in under 2min ready to log into your system)
4. Ventilation: old-style felt roofs have poor ventilation, which can lead to high heat build-up.