Technical Articles

What happens when you add a new battery to a bank of older Pylontech batteries? Active management of the system by Pylontech's BMS allows for easy integration or replacement of battery modules. 

A lithium battery in closed-loop communication with a compatible inverter/charger can take full advantage of available capacity with fewer moving parts and a simplified commissioning process.

Active monitoring, customizable settings, advanced controls, and integration with Victron's Cerbo GX put the Zeus leaps and bounds ahead of other alternator regulators on the market.

Are heated batteries ideal for managing lithium banks in cold climates? This article shares our perspective on heated batteries and offers alternative solutions to consider when designing systems.

Victron Energy's Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC charger is the ideal solution for charging a lithium battery bank from your vehicle or boat's alternator. It works with both regular and smart alternators to provide a precise, controlled charge. The Orion’s remote ON/OFF contact allows the device to be turned on and off manually or automatically using a battery management system.

Learn how to program your Victron Cerbo GX to start and stop a generator based on pre-set conditions such as battery state of charge, battery voltage, or AC loads.

In this article, we elaborate on a handful of features that are built-in to all Victron MPPT solar charge controllers, which significantly impact both solar performance and the long-term health of your battery.

We often ask ourselves: Why do people prefer to buy this or that Lithium-iron Phosphate battery? This article offers our perspective on the current lithium battery market and why we're so selective about the battery-inverter combinations we sell and support. 

In this article, we cover our favorite features of Victron's Blue Smart IP65 Charger, answer common questions, and introduce accessories that make this product even more useful.