Choosing DOD from the cost per cycle, not from habit.
Cost per cycle at different DOD
Shallow cycling buys cycles but needs more cells; the arithmetic usually favours 70–80% DOD.
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Designing the bank around DOD
Pick the DOD that meets the worst day with reserve, then size the cells.
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LiFePO4 questions
Short answers to the ones that come up most.
What makes LiFePO4 different?
Lower energy density than NMC, far better stability and cycle life.
How long does a pack last?
4,000–6,000 cycles at 80% DOD.
Charge in the cold?
Not below 0°C without heating.
Maintenance?
Terminals, ventilation, BMS log.
Safe?
The safest lithium chemistry in wide use.
