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With the rise in global warming due to excessive use of fossil fuels on the plant, calls
are becoming increasingly louder for renewable energy sources that are less damaging
to the environment and sustainable in the long run. Batteries are a common feature of
renewable energy sources such as solar systems as well as a common feature in both
cars using fossil fuel derivatives and electric cars which are being touted to replace
fossil fuel cars in the feature.
Given the role batteries play in our everyday life, there is the need to understand
battery capacity ratings which are commonly used.
Amp-Hours (AH)
The Amp-Hour (AH) rating of a battery is the most popular and commonly used rating
of a battery. It is often called the 20-hour discharge rating. The Amp-Hour rating of a
battery specifies in amp-hours, the current the battery can provide in 20 hours at
80°F (26.7°C) while maintaining a voltage of at least 1.75 volts per cell.
Power (Watts)
For prime mover applications where the power is required to provide cranking power,
its capacity can also be rated in watts. The power rating of a battery in watt is
determined by multiplying the current available by the battery voltage at 0°F (-17.8°C)