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🎁 Free diagrams: https://cleversolarpower.com/free-diagrams/ 📖 My best-selling book: https://cleversolarpower.com/off-grid-solar-power-simplified Read the written guide: https://cleversolarpower.com/how-many-batteries-for-3000-watt-inverter/ Are you wondering how many batteries are needed for a 3000W inverter? In this video, I will provide you with surprising insights, especially since many guides often get this wrong. I'll explore two examples: one with a lithium battery and another with a lead-acid battery, to demonstrate the ideal setup for your needs. Many people use a 3000W inverter with just a 12V 100Ah battery, leading to early battery failure. I'll show why this happens and what you should do instead. In this detailed guide, I'll cover: - The importance of limiting current to 100Amps in an off-grid solar power system, and how it leads to reduced wiring costs, cheaper charge controllers, and higher efficiency. - The calculation for a 3000W inverter, demonstrates why a 48V system is more efficient and cost-effective. - The concept of C-rate for both lead-acid and lithium (LiFePO4) batteries, and why it's crucial for battery longevity and performance. I'll also provide a practical example using lithium batteries, showing the calculations for a 48V system and why it's a superior choice. Plus, I'll repeat the process for lead-acid batteries, highlighting the differences in size, weight, and efficiency. Remember, always fully charge your batteries before connecting them and respect the C-rate to ensure maximum lifespan. For those interested in lithium batteries: 12V batteries: https://cleversolarpower.com/best-lifepo4-battery/ 48V server racks: https://cleversolarpower.com/server-rack-lifepo4-battery/