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perma batteries Série-PB

The perma batteries Série-PB is a battery pack with a nominal voltage of 1.2V, a nominal capacity of 100 to 1,200 Ah and nickel-iron cells.

Last updated: 28 October 2026

Battery and charging

Energy (kilowatt-hours)
55 kWh

“Bank options 12 V (10 cells) · 24 V (20 cells) · 48 V (40 cells) · up to 55 kWh”

Source: perma-batteries-usa.com/product/edison-battery

Voltage
1.2V

“Voltage nominal (EMF) ~ 1.2V”

Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

Chemistry
nickel-iron

“flooded alkaline nickel-iron (NiOOH / FeOH) · no BMS”

Source: perma-batteries-usa.com/product/edison-battery

Rated charge cycles
Sources disagree
  • 3,000+

    “Cycle life (to 70 % capacity) 3,000+ at 80 % DoD · 7,000+ at 40 % · 12,000+ at 20 %”

    Source: perma-batteries-usa.com/product/edison-battery

  • 3000

    “Cyclabilité à 80% DoD (20°, EOL 70%) > 3000”

    Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

  • 2000

    “Cyclabilité à 80% DoD (20°, EOL 70%) > 2000”

    Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

Energy returned
70 to 80 %

“Round-trip efficiency 70 to 80 % (Wh)”

Source: perma-batteries-usa.com/product/edison-battery

Nominal capacity
100 to 1,200 Ah

“Cell capacity 100 to 1,200 Ah (C5)”

Source: perma-batteries-usa.com/product/edison-battery

Peak discharge
Sources disagree
  • C/4

    “Courant de décharge crête (15 min) C/4”

    Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

  • C/3

    “Courant de décharge crête (15 min) C/3”

    Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

Maximum discharge current, as the maker labels it
1C

“Discharge C/10 optimal · 1C max with stable voltage (European manufacturing)”

Source: perma-batteries-usa.com/product/edison-battery

Continuous discharge current
C/10

“Courant de décharge optimal C/10”

Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

Maximum charge current, as the maker labels it
Sources disagree
  • 1C

    “Charge constant current · C/5 optimal (C/15 min, 1C max) · bulk 1.60 to 1.70 V/cell”

    Source: perma-batteries-usa.com/product/edison-battery

  • C/4

    “Courant de charge maximum C/4 (électrolyte < 40°)”

    Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

  • C/2

    “Courant de charge maximum C/2 (électrolyte < 40°)”

    Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

Charging voltage
Sources disagree
  • 1.60 to 1.70 V/cell

    “Charge constant current · C/5 optimal (C/15 min, 1C max) · bulk 1.60 to 1.70 V/cell”

    Source: perma-batteries-usa.com/product/edison-battery

  • 1.60V - 1.70V

    “Voltage bulk/absorption ~ 1.60V - 1.70V”

    Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

Depth of discharge it is rated at
Sources disagree
  • 30 to 60 %

    “Depth of discharge 30 to 60 % recommended · 100 % tolerated · 0.9 V/cell at 0 % SOC”

    Source: perma-batteries-usa.com/product/edison-battery

  • 30%- 60%

    “Profondeur décharge recommandé (DoD) 30%- 60%”

    Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

  • 30%

    “Compensation de température -3mV/C° DoD recommandé 30% DoD toléré jusqu'à 100%”

    Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

Battery care and safety

Battery service life claim
25+ years

“Calendar life 25+ years · rebuildable by electrolyte replacement”

Source: perma-batteries-usa.com/product/edison-battery

Operating temperature range
-20 to 40 °C

“Operating temperature -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) · no impact on lifespan”

Source: perma-batteries-usa.com/product/edison-battery

Temperatures it may be charged in
-15 à + 40°

“Température de charge (C°) -15 à + 40°”

Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

Temperatures it may be run in
-15 à + 40°

“Température de décharge (C°) -15 à + 40°”

Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

Temperatures it may be stored in
Sources disagree
  • -20 à + 30°

    “Température de stockage (C°) -20 à + 30°”

    Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

  • -30 à + 45°

    “Température de stockage (C°) -30 à + 45°”

    Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

Size and fit

Torque for the battery terminal nuts
32 N·m

“Terminal torque every 2 years M20 terminals, 24 lb·ft (32 N·m)”

Source: perma-batteries-usa.com/product/edison-battery

Certification claims

Standard certified to
Sources disagree
  • ISO 9001:2015

    “Compatible inverters Victron · Studer · Deye · 38 to 66 VDC window on 48 V banks Manufacturing Europe · ISO 9001:2015”

    Source: perma-batteries-usa.com/product/edison-battery

  • IEC 62133-2017

    “Durée de vie de plusieurs décennies Certifiées IEC 62133-2017 Robustesse incomparable”

    Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

Sources

  • Archived document

    Source: perma-batteries-usa.com/product/edison-battery

    Retrieved October 28, 2026

  • Archived document

    Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

    Retrieved October 28, 2026

  • Archived document

    Source: perma-batteries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FICHE-TECHNIQUE-NIFE.pdf

    Retrieved October 28, 2026