Battery Trickle Charging

[Alf]

Hi, new to solar panels and coming into winter for the first time.

Over the last few days I have noticed that my outdoor battery (ecs2900-2) is charging at 0.61kwh (up until now over 3kw, I have the 3.7kw inverter)

I had a look at the data sheet at it seems there is a derating when the battery temperature is at between 0 and 15c. Can this be the reason for such a drastic drop in the charging rate? Battery temp seems to be around 12-13c and we are still in autumn!

If it is, does it not render the battery almost useless over winter given that it doesnt charge under 0c?

If this is the root cause are there any solutions? Planning on building an insulated enclosure otherwise.

Thank you in advance.

[Will]

Hi,

I made a video about this, up yes, on small battery setups that are lower voltage, you'll see large impact by the exterbal temp.

[Alf]

Thank you for your reply.

I watched the video and I saw the table with the temperatures. At 10c the battery can draw 15amps.
My battery is currently drawing 2amps at 15.2c, surely I should be expecting better performance than this? Is this temperature related or is something else happening here?

[Will]

The newer the firmware, the more aggressive the charge profile.
Double check you've not got your charge and discharge amps set lower by mistake

[Alf]

Thanks I have been in touch with my installer, the firmware is up to date and all parameters appear to be normal. They have set my charge settings over the weekend as they believe it may be user error, will see what they say Monday.

[Will]

do keep us posted