The
chart below shows the actual cost comparison of the 5 most popular
24 volt
batteries used in
Renewable Energy today as of May 17, 2003. When we calculated the
"Cost
Including Connections" figure, we used the cost of high quality UL Listed
connectors.
*Shipping has NOT been included in the cost of the Surrette and Trojan batteries. So if you need to include shipping the "Average Annual Cost" could rise substantially.
Shipping is included in the price of all HUP Solar One batteries
|
SECTION ONE |
| 24V Battery Type | Warranty |
Cycles to 80% DOD |
Life Expectancy |
Cells to Maintain |
|
HUP 845 A/H |
10 yrs./ 7 yrs. free replacement/ 3 yrs. prorated |
2100 | 15-20 yrs. | 12 |
|
Surrette
6CS-25PS 820 A/H |
10 yrs./ 3 yrs. free replacement/ 7 yrs. prorated |
2000 | 15-20 yrs. | 12 |
|
Surrette
S-530 750 A/H |
7 yrs./ 3 yrs. free replacement/ 5 yrs. prorated |
900 | 10 yrs. | 24 |
|
Trojan L16 HC
790 A/H |
30 mo./ 3 mo. free replacement/ 27 mo. prorated |
700 | 4-7 yrs. | 24 |
|
Trojan T-105
880 A/H |
30 mo./ 3 mo. free replacement/ 27 mo. prorated |
500 | 3-5 yrs. | 48 |
|
HUP 1690 A/H |
10 yrs./ 7 yrs. free replacement/ 3 yrs. prorated |
2100 | 15-20 yrs. | 12 |
|
Surrette 1640 A/H |
10 yrs./ 3 yrs. free replacement/ 7 yrs. prorated |
2000 | 15-20 yrs. | 24 |
|
Surrette L16 1600 A/H |
10 yrs./ 2 yrs. free replacement/ 3 yrs. prorated |
900 | 10 yrs. | 36 |
|
Trojan L16 HC
1560 A/H |
30 mo./ 3 mo. free replacement/ 27 mo. prorated |
700 | 4-7 yrs. | 36 |
| SECTION TWO |
| Battery Type |
Usable Energy |
Protected Terminals |
UL Recognized |
Footprint |
24V Cost with Connectors |
*Annual Cost |
|
HUP 845 A/H |
676 A/H 16.2 kWh |
No | YES | 4.9 sq. ft. | $3,589.97 | $179.49 |
|
Surrette 820 A/H |
656 A/H 15.7 kWh |
No | No | 6.7 sq. ft. | $2639.88 | $131.99* |
|
Surrette S-530 800 A/H |
400 A/H 10.8 kWh |
No | No | 4.5 sq. ft. | $1661.76 | $166.17* |
|
Trojan L16 HC
790 A/H |
632 A/H 19 kWh |
No | No | 4.5 sq. ft. | $1,509.76 | $215.65* |
|
Trojan T-105
880 A/H |
440 A/H 10.6 kWh |
No | No | 8 sq. ft. | $795.64 | $159.12* |
|
HUP 1690 A/H |
1352 A/H 32.5 kWh |
No | YES | 7.5 sq. ft. | $5,739.97 | $286.99 |
|
Surrette 1640 A/H |
1312 A/H 31.5 kWh |
No | No | 13.5 sq. ft. | $5279.76 | $263.98* |
|
Surrette S-530 1600 A/H |
1500 A/H 36 kWh |
No | No | 23 sq. ft. | $4,650.00 | $332.34* |
|
Trojan L16 HC
1580 A/H |
1264 A/H 30.3 kWh |
No | No | 18 sq. ft. | $3019.52 | $431.30* |
*Shipping has NOT been included in the cost of the Surrette and Trojan batteries. So if you need to include shipping the "Average Annual Cost" could rise substantially.
Shipping is included in the price of all HUP
Solar One batteries.