🔋 Introduction
Choosing the right battery is not just about specs.
It’s about:
👉 matching cycle life and DOD to your application
🔍 Step-by-Step Selection Guide
1️⃣ Define Your Application
- Solar
- Telecom
- UPS
2️⃣ Estimate Daily Usage
- Daily cycling?
- Backup only?
3️⃣ Choose Appropriate DOD
| Application | Recommended DOD |
|---|---|
| Solar | 70–80% |
| Telecom | 50–80% |
| UPS | 30–60% |
4️⃣ Evaluate Cycle Life
👉 Match with usage frequency
5️⃣ Calculate Lifetime Value
👉 Use:
- Cycle life
- Energy throughput
- Cost per cycle
⚖️ Common Mistakes
- Choosing lowest price
- Ignoring DOD impact
- Oversizing or undersizing
💡 Final Recommendation
👉 Best choice =
Balanced DOD + High cycle life + Proper system design