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The foundation for every section on BatteryPlaces. Start here, then jump to On the Road, At Home or Deals.
Battery types explained
LiFePO4, NMC lithium-ion, AGM, gel and flooded lead-acid compared, plus where solid-state batteries stand.
How a van power system works
Charging sources, the battery and BMS, and how power reaches your appliances.
How home backup works
Grid, solar, battery, inverter and transfer switch, and what happens in an outage.
Power basics: watts, amp-hours, watt-hours, volts
The four units you need, with a worked sizing example.