What Are The Advantages Of Using LiFePO4 Batteries?
Lithium iron phosphate batteries, also known as LiFePO4, have been prevalent among boat and yacht owners for years. Now, thanks to their numerous advantages, they are also starting to gain recognition in other areas.
This is one of the safest varieties of lithium-ion batteries with high efficiency, increased resistance to operation under challenging conditions, and extended service life, which is why they work so well as batteries for motorboats. The most popular applications of LiFePO4 batteries are primarily:
Boats, yachts, motorboats
Campers, travel trailers
Golf carts, wheelchairs
Photovoltaic installations
Wind farms
Alarm Systems
UPS emergency power systems
Emergency lighting
Mobile monitoring towers
Construction of LiFePO4 batteries
The lithium-iron-phosphate battery comprises four cells connected in series, each operating at a voltage of 3.2 V - giving a total of 12.8 V.
The device is characterized by high energy density - it is much higher than NiMH, NiCd batteries, AGM, or gel batteries with similar parameters, making its purchase much more profitable than a traditional battery.
One of the most essential elements of this type of battery is an electronic management system called BMS, which monitors battery operation.
In addition to balancing the battery cells, the BMS system protects against overcharging, deep discharge, and too-high current and monitors the battery operating temperature. It is worth remembering these features when looking for a battery for a camper or boat.
LiFePO4 batteries - offer overview
Among the many models of lithium-iron-phosphate batteries available on the market, the EUROPOWER LFP series from EMU deserves attention. The offer includes:
12V batteries from 4.5Ah to 300Ah
24V batteries from 50Ah to 150Ah
Dedicated chargers
It is worth emphasizing that EUROPOWER LFP series batteries are the only devices on the market with a standard 5-year warranty, which proves their high quality of workmanship.
What are the advantages of Europower LFP series batteries?
Long service life
LiFePO4 batteries have high resistance to deep discharges, so they can withstand over 2,000 charge and discharge cycles in cyclic operation while maintaining their properties. The increased service life of LiFePO4 batteries makes this device ideal as a boat battery, where the reliability of the power supply system is essential.
Low self-discharge
Unlike gel or AGM batteries, EUROPOWER LiFePO4 batteries can be discharged to zero without the risk of capacity loss. They can be left for up to a year without any charging, after which the device needs to be fully charged to enjoy its total capacity again.
No memory effect
Another advantage of LiFePO4 camper batteries is the lack of memory effect - this means that neither partial charging nor partial discharging hurts the nominal capacity. Thanks to this, EUROPOWER LiFePO4 batteries can provide efficient cyclic and buffer operation.
BMS security and control
Thanks to modern technology and built-in BMS protection and control, LFP motorboat batteries are much more resistant to improper use while maintaining high efficiency and performance. The BMS management system also allows you to connect batteries in parallel and series.
Capacity and weight
Thanks to their high energy density, EUROPOWER LFP series batteries have an enormous capacity at a much lower weight. For example, a device with a capacity of 100Ah weighs approximately 12 kg, which is more than half less than a standard camper battery. This makes its transport easy and quick, and installation is comfortable, especially when every gram of luggage is worth its weight in gold.
Flexibility and ecology
LFP batteries can operate in the temperature range from -20 to 60 degrees C while maintaining their properties, which is why they are essential equipment for every boat or camper. Additionally, they do not contain harmful heavy metals or chemicals - the batteries can, therefore, be recycled to benefit the environment.
Optionally, LFP series batteries can be equipped with:
- Built-in LCD, which displays the voltage and an overview of the battery capacity.
- Bluetooth module, enabling connection to a smartphone and launching an application that monitors the battery status. There is a voltage indicator, the exact capacity level, and a real-time view of the charging current and battery load. Thanks to this function, it is possible to remotely control the status of a device located in a hard-to-reach place or a tightly closed housing.
LiFePO4 batteries are undoubtedly an exciting alternative to other devices of this type - they are durable and efficient, and when used, they do not burden the natural environment. Thanks to a much longer service life, they are a profitable investment, especially for demanding users wondering which battery to choose for a camper or boat.