Battle Born Power Academy

Learn how lithium battery systems work, how to design them correctly, and how to install them with confidence. The Battle Born Power Academy brings together expert videos, technical guides, system planning tools, and advanced training developed from over a decade of lithium battery experience.
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How to Size an Inverter (And When Surge Limiting Is Needed) | The Battle Born Educational Series

Learn how to size an inverter based on continuous power and surge loads, and how to match it to your battery bank for reliable performance.
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How to Size Solar Panels for a Deep Cycle Battery System | The Battle Born Educational Series

Learn how to size solar panels based on battery capacity and daily energy use, and how to account for real-world conditions in off-grid systems.
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How to Choose the Right Solar Charge Controller | The Battle Born Educational Series

Learn how to choose and size a solar charge controller, including the difference between PWM and MPPT and how to match it to your lithium battery system.
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Choosing the Correct Cable Size for Your Battery System | The Battle Born Educational Series

Learn how to size battery cables based on current and distance, and why proper wire sizing is critical for performance, efficiency, and safety.
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Planning a Lithium Power System You Can Expand Later | The Battle Born Educational Series

Learn how to design a lithium battery system that can grow over time, including battery expansion, inverter sizing, solar planning, and system voltage considerations.
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Series vs. Parallel Battery Wiring Explained | The Battle Born Educational Series

Learn the difference between series and parallel battery wiring, how each affects voltage and capacity, and how to choose the right configuration for your system.
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How to Wire Batteries in Series | The Battle Born Educational Series

Learn how to wire batteries in series to increase system voltage, including step-by-step guidance, best practices, and key safety considerations.
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How to Wire Batteries in Parallel | The Battle Born Educational Series

Learn how to wire batteries in parallel to increase amp-hour capacity, extend runtime, and maintain balanced performance in a lithium power system.
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Battery Fusing and System Safety Basics | The Battle Born Educational Series

Learn how battery fusing works, how to size fuses correctly, and why proper system protection is essential for safety and performance.
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Common Lithium Battery Installation Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them) | The Battle Born Educational Series

Avoid the most common lithium battery installation mistakes, including cable sizing, charging setup, wiring balance, and system protection.
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How to Properly Mount and Secure Lithium Batteries | The Battle Born Educational Series

Learn how to mount and secure lithium batteries safely, including placement, connection hardware, and proper torque specifications.
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How to Wire Integrated Battery Heating and Heat Enable | The Battle Born Educational Series

Learn how to wire and control integrated battery heating, including heat-enable setup, switches, and cold-weather charging considerations.
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What Battery Cable Size Should I Use?

Understand battery cable sizing, voltage drop, ampacity, and why proper wire size matters in high-current power systems.
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What’s The Difference Between Wiring Solar Panels In Series or Parallel?

Understand solar panel series vs. parallel wiring and how each setup impacts voltage, amperage, shading, and system output.
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Amps, Volts, Watts, and Ohms: Differences Explained in Simple Terms

Amps, volts, watts, and ohms are the four basic concepts you’ll deal with anytime you work with electricity.
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Charging Lithium Batteries: The Basics

Learn the basics of charging lithium batteries, including charger settings, voltage, temperature limits, and tips for RV and off-grid systems.
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12V vs 24V: What's The Difference in Battery Systems?

Compare 12V vs. 24V battery systems and learn how voltage affects efficiency, wiring, inverters, and RV or off-grid design.
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Pouch vs. Prismatic vs. Cylindrical? Your Lithium Battery Cell Guide

Learn the difference between pouch, prismatic, and cylindrical lithium cells and why cell design matters for RV and off-grid battery performance.
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What Is A BMS (Battery Management System)?

Often called the brain of the battery, the BMS ensures your batteries operate safely, efficiently, and for as long as possible.
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Battery State of Charge (SOC): What It Really Is and Why It Can Be Misleading

Learn what battery state of charge means, why SOC readings can be misleading, and how to better understand your battery’s real capacity.
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