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Deep Cycle Batteries

Deep cycle batteries are designed to provide a steady amount of current over a long period of time; they achieve this by using thicker plates than typical car batteries. Deep cycle batteries are found in boats, golf carts, and solar power systems.

Properties of batteries:

• Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) - amps that the battery can produce at 0°C
• Reserve Capacity (RC) - minutes that the battery can deliver 25A, voltage > 10.5V

For deep cycle batteries, RC is 2-3 times greater than car batteries, while CCA is about 0.5-0.75 of car batteries. While car batteries are not designed to be completely discharged, deep cycle batteries should withstand hundreds of discharge/recharge cycles.

Availability in launch countries

• Brazil (especially rural areas)
• Uruguay (especially rural areas)
• Argentina (especially rural areas)
• Libya
• Nigeria
• Ethiopia
• Pakistan
• Rwanda

Vendors

This section should contain different specifications for deep cycle batteries and also availability in the different countries.

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• Car batteries
• Rechargeable battery