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Depth of Discharge (DOD)
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Remaining Capacity
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Estimated Runtime
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Cycle Life Impact
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Recommended Max DOD
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Lead-acid batteries should not exceed 50% DOD for optimal lifespan, while lithium-ion can safely go to 80-90% DOD. LiFePO4 batteries can handle up to 90-95% DOD with minimal impact on cycle life.
Deeper discharges significantly reduce battery cycle life. A lead-acid battery discharged to 50% may last 1,200 cycles, while discharging to 80% may reduce this to just 500 cycles.
Complete discharge can permanently damage batteries and drastically reduce their lifespan. It can also make batteries difficult or impossible to recharge, especially in lead-acid types.
Extreme temperatures reduce battery capacity and efficiency. Cold temperatures can reduce capacity by 20-50%, while high temperatures accelerate degradation and reduce overall lifespan.
DOD represents how much battery capacity has been used, while SOC shows how much capacity remains. They are complementary - if DOD is 30%, then SOC is 70%.
Inverter efficiency typically ranges from 80-95%. Lower efficiency means more battery power is lost as heat during DC to AC conversion, reducing actual runtime compared to theoretical calculations.
Yes, battery capacity decreases over time. A battery older than 6 months may have 90-95% of original capacity, while batteries over 2 years old may have significantly reduced capacity.
Keep DOD below recommended limits, avoid extreme temperatures, charge regularly, use proper charging equipment, and avoid leaving batteries in discharged state for extended periods.