Date: 25-jun-2014

Fateh Jhang Center

Observations for Improvement of Battery Backup Time

Power = 55W

= 16.5v

= 3.3A
Fan = 15W
Lights = 20W
Fully charged Battery Backup time = 4 hrs.
Current requirement of DC fan = 1.25A
Current Requirement of DC Bulbs = .83A x 2 = 1.66A
Total Current = 2.91A
Battery Ampere Hours = 18 AH
Back up time =

= 5.5 Hrs.
Center Reported Backup time = 5 Hrs.
Solar village Reported backup time = 1 Hrs.
Battery Charged in a day =

= 25%




Recommendations:
Battery is suitable for Northern Punjab Zone.
Decrease Load or Increase Solar Panel Capacity to Increase Battery Backup Time.