Batteries
Solar battery cycles and warranty in South Africa explained
A cycle is roughly one full charge-and-discharge of usable capacity (manufacturers define partial cycles differently). Warranties combine years and sometimes throughput/cycles or a remaining-capacity floor (e.g. 70% after 10 years). Read both — and keep proof of correct install, CoC and operating limits.
What voids cover (common patterns)
- Wrong inverter protocol / unsupported BMS settings.
- Water ingress, incorrect torque, missing fusing.
- Operating outside temperature limits.
- Unauthorised firmware or DIY parallel packs.
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