Batteries For Your Solar Gates - Lead Acid & Lithium

Solar gates are automated gates that open and close using solar and battery storage. Batteries are an important component of solar-powered gate systems, as they store the energy of the sun in the batteries and provide power to the gate's motor during the day or night because mains power is not available.

There are several types of batteries suitable for solar gates, including deep cycle batteries, gel cell batteries, and absorbed glass mat batteries. Deep cycle batteries are an affordable and reliable option, while gel cell batteries are more expensive but offer better performance and longer life. Lithium batteries are also available but require a lithium solar charge controller MPPT, not a standard charger regulator normally supplied.

When choosing batteries for your solar gate, it is important to consider the gate's usage to ensure you have the right capacity and voltage for the number of open/closes per day. It is also a good idea to choose a battery with a long life so the way you know is by the weight. The more the battery weighs, the better the quality.