Battery Technology | Energy storage for off-grid systems | - Industry: Lithium-ion (2000 cycles, 150Wh/kg) - Base: Lead-acid (500 cycles, 40Wh/kg) - Advanced: LiFePO₄ (3000 cycles, 250Wh/kg ▲▲)
(▲▲ = 2x improvement over Base) | - Base: Lower cost - Advanced: Longest lifespan (3000 cycles), highest energy density (250Wh/kg) | - Base: Heavy, shorter lifespan - Advanced: Higher upfront cost |
Solar Panel Efficiency | Maximizing energy capture | - Industry: Monocrystalline (22% efficiency) - Base: Monocrystalline (22%) - Advanced: Monocrystalline + AR coating (24% ▲)
(▲ = 9% efficiency boost) | - Advanced: 24% efficiency (ideal for low-light conditions) | - Base: Standard efficiency (22%) |
Power Output | Powering high-energy devices | - Industry: 10-50W (supports small appliances) - Base: 3W (USB devices only) - Advanced: 15W▲▲ (powers lamps, radios)
(▲▲ = 5x Base output) | - Advanced: Powers mid-sized devices like mini-fridges | - Base: Limited to low-power devices |
Certifications | Meeting safety/export standards | - Industry: CE, RoHS (EU compliance) - Base: CE, EMC, LVD (basic safety) - Advanced: CE, EMC, LVD, RoHS, FCC▲ (global compliance)
(▲ = adds FCC for US markets) | - Advanced: Meets EU (RoHS) and US (FCC) regulations | - Base: Lacks RoHS for EU markets |
System Type | Remote/off-grid locations | - Industry: Off-grid (standalone) - Base: Off-grid - Advanced: Hybrid (off-grid + solar + battery)▲
(▲ = adds hybrid functionality) | - Advanced: Combines solar, battery, and grid backup for reliability | - Base: No hybrid capability |
Warranty Period | Long-term investment protection | - Industry: 2-3 years (standard coverage) - Base: 1 year - Advanced: 3 years▲
(▲ = doubles Base coverage) | - Advanced: 3-year warranty (industry-standard reliability assurance) | - Base: Shorter coverage (1 year) |