What is an AGM Battery?
The term "AGM" stands for "Absorbed Glass Mat." An AGM battery is a premium type of valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery that offers significant advantages over traditional flooded lead-acid batteries. In an AGM battery, the electrolyte solution is absorbed into a specialized glass fiber mat sandwiched between the battery's positive and negative plates. This unique design completely contains the electrolyte, preventing any potential leakage or spillage. AGM batteries are classified as sealed, maintenance-free batteries because the electrolyte never needs to be refilled. Their spill-proof, leak-proof construction allows AGM batteries to be mounted in any orientation without risk. This sealed, absorbed glass mat design is what gives AGM batteries their distinctive performance benefits over standard batteries, making them ideal for renewable energy systems, vehicles, and backup power applications.
