A full system example from Victron. It looks intimidating at first, but if we take our time, and understand the basic concepts, it’s actually quite approachableākudos to Victron. That said, it’s our responsibility to make sure that our installation is safe and conforms to the standards for the country our boat is flagged in. And further, I would modify this system to get rid of the engine start battery alternator and charge the start battery through a DC/DC charger.
The release of the new Victron NG Smart Lithium Batteries, that I wrote about a few days ago, got me musing about where we have got to with lithium batteries generally. Here’s how I see the state of play through the lens of my own experience.