Solar gel batteries
Solar gel batteries hold electrolyte in gel form in a maintenance-free VRLA 12V/6V lead-acid construction. This page maps photovoltaic storage and mobile power. Ah is not selected until panel power, daily consumption and autonomy assumptions are known. Code scanning lives on the models index. Forklift PzS, stationary UPS strings and start-stop vehicles are not this URL.
Available range
9 · 12 V · 12–200 Ah
Technical table
Conflict-free, source-backed catalogue rows. Capacity in Ah (C5 or C10 on the row), dimensions in mm, mass in kg. No stock or delivery claims.
Nova 12V 12–200Ah Solar gel battery
| Code | Voltage (V) | Capacity (Ah) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSGB-1212 | 12 V | 12 Ah (C10) | 151 mm | 99 mm | 98 mm | 3.5 kg |
| SSGB-2012 | 12 V | 20 Ah (C10) | 181 mm | 77 mm | 169 mm | 5.5 kg |
| SSGB-4012 | 12 V | 40 Ah (C10) | 197 mm | 166 mm | 170 mm | 12.9 kg |
| SSGB-5512 | 12 V | 55 Ah (C10) | 220 mm | 170 mm | 235 mm | 18.5 kg |
| SSGB-6512 | 12 V | 65 Ah (C10) | 350 mm | 167 mm | 179 mm | 21.4 kg |
| SSGB-8012 | 12 V | 80 Ah (C10) | 262 mm | 172 mm | 210 mm | 23 kg |
| SSGB-10512 | 12 V | 105 Ah (C10) | 325 mm | 171 mm | 220 mm | 32 kg |
| SSGB-15012-FT | 12 V | 150 Ah (C10) | 550 mm | 110 mm | 290 mm | 48 kg |
| SSGB-20012 | 12 V | 200 Ah (C10) | 500 mm | 226 mm | 235 mm | 63 kg |
Applications
Technology
Designed for photovoltaic energy storage and mobile power needs, Nova's solar gel range spans 12 to 210 Ah. The gel electrolyte construction tolerates the irregular charge cycling typical of solar systems (variable daily sun exposure). Capacity selection follows panel/charge-controller capacity, daily consumption (Wh) and the desired autonomy in days.
How it works
Electrolyte is held in gel form rather than free liquid, which minimizes gas emission during use and removes the need to add acid or water. The gel structure tolerates extended partial-state-of-charge periods better than flooded types — in solar use the battery is often not fully charged.
Construction
Gel electrolyte (VRLA) sealed type; capacity values are stated at the C10 discharge rate.
Limitations
- The charge controller must use a voltage profile suited to gel/VRLA batteries; profiles set too high for lead-acid can shorten service life.
- Adding water or acid is neither required nor recommended — the gel construction is sealed.
- The right capacity cannot be finalized before panel power and daily consumption are known.
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Frequently asked questions
- How is solar gel capacity confirmed?
- Panel/charge-controller power, daily consumption and desired autonomy days are assessed together. No fixed service-life year is published; a gel/VRLA charge profile is required. Caravan duty lives on the application page.
- How does Solar gel batteries work, and what does the range cover?
- Electrolyte is held in gel form rather than free liquid, which minimizes gas emission during use and removes the need to add acid or water. The gel structure tolerates extended partial-state-of-charge periods better than flooded types — in solar use the battery is often not fully charged.
- Which duty classes is Solar gel batteries evaluated for?
- Solar energy systems Caravans Mobile workplaces
- What is the difference between the Solar gel batteries family page and the models list?
- The Solar gel batteries family page explains the chemistry/construction class and the range map. Every model code, series group and technical row lives on that family's /models catalogue; exact dimensions and capacity are confirmed there and on series/SKU pages.
- What limits apply when specifying Solar gel batteries?
- The charge controller must use a voltage profile suited to gel/VRLA batteries; profiles set too high for lead-acid can shorten service life. Adding water or acid is neither required nor recommended — the gel construction is sealed. The right capacity cannot be finalized before panel power and daily consumption are known.