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Professional Disclaimer: This calculator is for estimation purposes only. Always verify with manufacturer data and local electrical standards.

Solar Battery Sizing Calculator

Calculate battery capacity for solar power plants using IEC 62446 and IEEE 1562 standards. Accounts for autonomy days, depth of discharge, and system efficiency.

Daily Energy Consumption (kWh)

kWh

Typical household: 10-30 kWh, Commercial: 100-500 kWh

System Voltage (V)

V

Common: 12V, 24V, 48V, 120V, 240V

Autonomy Days

days

Days of backup required (1-7 typical)

Battery Type Lead-Acid (VRLA/Flooded) Lithium-ion (LiFePO4/NMC)

Depth of Discharge (%)

%

Lead-Acid: 50%, Lithium: 80-90%

System Efficiency (%)

%

Typical: 85-95% (inverter + losses)

Engineering Formula

Required Storage (kWh) = Daily Load × Autonomy Days
Battery Capacity (Ah) = (kWh × 1000) / (V × DoD × Efficiency)

UPS Battery Sizing Calculator (IEC Method)

IEC 62040-3 compliant UPS battery sizing for data centers, telecom, and industrial applications. Accounts for power factor and DC bus voltage.

Load (VA)

VA

Apparent power load on UPS

Power Factor

pf

Typical: 0.8-0.95 (IEC 62040)

Backup Time (minutes)

min

Required autonomy time

DC Bus Voltage (V)

V

Common: 48V, 120V, 192V, 240V

System Efficiency (%)

%

UPS inverter/charger efficiency

IEC Engineering Formula

Real Power (W) = VA × Power Factor
DC Current (A) = Real Power / (DC Voltage × Efficiency)
Battery Capacity (Ah) = (DC Current × Backup Hours) / Temperature Factor

Battery Lifecycle & Replacement Estimator

Estimate battery lifespan based on chemistry, depth of discharge, and cycling frequency. Based on IEEE 1188 and manufacturer data.

Battery Type Lead-Acid VRLA (AGM/Gel) Lead-Acid Flooded Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Lithium NMC Lithium Titanate (LTO)

Average Depth of Discharge (%)

%

Typical daily discharge level

Cycles per Day

cycles/day

Complete charge/discharge cycles

Lifecycle Estimation Logic

Lead-acid: ~500 cycles @ 50% DoD (derated for higher DoD)
Lithium LiFePO4: ~3000 cycles @ 80% DoD
Estimated Life (years) = Total Cycles / (Cycles per Day × 365)

Battery Energy Cost (Cost per kWh) Calculator

Calculate lifetime cost per kWh for energy storage systems. Essential for LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) analysis in EPC projects.

Battery Price ($)

$

Total system cost including BMS

Battery Capacity (kWh)

kWh

Total rated energy capacity

Usable Depth of Discharge (%)

%

Daily usable capacity percentage

Expected Life Cycles

cycles

Manufacturer-rated cycle life

Cost per kWh Formula

Lifetime Energy (kWh) = Capacity × DoD × Cycles
Cost per kWh = Battery Price / Lifetime Energy
LCOE = Cost per kWh + O&M costs (not included)

EV Battery Range Calculator

Estimate electric vehicle range based on battery capacity, consumption rate, and usable capacity. Accounts for real-world efficiency factors.

Battery Capacity (kWh)

kWh

Typical EV: 40-100 kWh

Vehicle Consumption (Wh/km)

Wh/km

Efficient: 150-180, SUV: 200-250 Wh/km

Usable Depth of Discharge (%)

%

Manufacturer-recommended usable capacity

Driving Conditions Optimal (Highway, mild weather) Mixed (City/Highway) Severe (Cold weather, hilly)

Battery Age (years)

years

Accounts for capacity degradation

Range Calculation Formula

Range (km) = (kWh × 1000 × DoD) / Wh per km
Real-world range = Theoretical × Condition Factor × Age Factor

Engineering Results

Required Battery Capacity

OK

625.0 Ah

Based on IEC 62446 standards

Total Storage Required

30.0 kWh

For 3 days autonomy

Engineering Recommendations

• Consider temperature derating for installation above 25°C
• Add 10-20% safety margin for load growth
• Verify with local electrical codes (NEC/IEC)

Required Battery Capacity

OK

78.2 Ah

IEC 62040-3 compliant sizing

DC Current at Full Load

24.4 A

Based on 192V DC bus

Recommended Configuration

• Use 12V 100Ah batteries in series-parallel
• Apply 0.9 temperature factor for 20°C ambient
• Include 15% margin for end-of-life capacity

Estimated Battery Life

OK

8.2 years

Based on IEEE 1188 cycle life data

Replacement Timeline

Q3 2032

Projected replacement date

Lifecycle Management

• Monitor capacity quarterly after year 5
• Keep operating temperature below 35°C for longevity
• Consider proactive replacement at 80% of estimated life

Energy Cost per kWh

OK

$0.21

Lifetime cost of stored energy

Lifetime Energy Output

24,000 kWh

Total deliverable energy over life

Investment Efficiency

• Compare with grid electricity at $0.12-0.30/kWh
• Solar pairing improves ROI by 40-60%
• Consider demand charge savings in commercial applications

Estimated Driving Range

OK

375 km

Real-world estimated range

Theoretical Maximum

416 km

Ideal conditions at 100% DoD

Range Optimization Tips

• Maintain speed below 90 km/h for optimal efficiency
• Pre-condition battery in cold weather for 15% range improvement
• Reduce HVAC usage to extend range by 20-30%

Engineering Verification Notes

• Calculations follow IEC/IEEE industry standards (IEC 62446, IEC 62040, IEEE 1188)
• Includes 10-20% safety margins for real-world conditions and load growth
• Assumes proper installation, maintenance, and operating temperature range
• Always verify with local electrical codes (NEC, IEC, BS) and manufacturer specifications

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