Technical Articles

Pylontech's LV-Hub is capable of connecting up to 96 US5000 batteries in full closed-loop communication with a Victron Cerbo GX. To set up, follow these steps. 

Pylontech’s 24V and 48V rack-mounted batteries offer incredible flexibility for system owners. In this article, we’ll quickly introduce the Pylontech Energy Storage Cabinet, Low Voltage Combiner Hub and other accessories that make system installation a breeze. 

In this article, we compare basic and advanced battery communication, discuss the challenge of 'good' inverter-battery communication, and what happens when it's absent, incomplete, or working like a dream. 

Pylontech's advanced BMS allows for precise and automatic control of current flow, enables the combination of batteries of differing ages and capacities, and ensures balanced operation - even in adverse conditions.

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.

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.

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. 

Can you use any battery in a Victron Energy power system? Technically, yes. But here are the off-grid battery brands we recommend and why.