Every week we get the same question: “Which battery should I buy — lithium, gel, or tubular?”Here are the real numbers from 400+ Globus Solar installations in 2025:
| Battery Type | Lifespan (Years) | Usable Capacity | Price for 10 kWh Storage | Charging Speed | Maintenance Needed? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium | 12–18 years | 90–100% | KSh 420,000 – 580,000 | Very fast | Zero | 84% of our customers (hybrid homes) |
| Gel | 7–10 years | 60–70% | KSh 320,000 – 420,000 | Medium | Zero | Low-budget backup |
| Tubular | 4–7 years | 50% | KSh 180,000 – 260,000 | Slow | Add water every 6 months | Very tight budget / off-grid |
Winner in 2025 → Lithium batteries (chosen by 84% of Globus customers)Why?
- You use almost double the stored power (90% vs 50%)
- Lasts 3 times longer than tubular
- Charges in 2–3 hours instead of 8–10 hours
- No maintenance, no acid smell, safe indoors
Real Customer – November 2025
Peter & Grace – Karen
Replaced 4-year-old tubular batteries (already weak)
Upgraded to 10 kWh lithium for KSh 498,000
Now their lights & fridge run all night during blackouts
Expected total savings over 15 years = KSh 1.8 million compared to keeping tubularQuick 10-second test:
- Want zero maintenance and maximum power? → Lithium
- Very tight budget and okay with topping water? → Tubular
- Middle ground? → Gel
→ Tell Me Your Budget & Usage → I’ll Recommend the Perfect Battery (Free)Globus Solar only uses Tier-1 lithium brands (Pylontech, Dyness, Felicity) with 10-year warranties.Stop replacing batteries every 4 years. Go lithium once and relax for 15+ years.
No responses yet