diff --git a/src/bsk_rl/sim/dyn.py b/src/bsk_rl/sim/dyn.py
index 47a5a7e..4c383e1 100644
--- a/src/bsk_rl/sim/dyn.py
+++ b/src/bsk_rl/sim/dyn.py
@@ -632,6 +632,10 @@ def setup_battery(
         self.powerMonitor = simpleBattery.SimpleBattery()
         self.powerMonitor.ModelTag = "powerMonitor"
         self.powerMonitor.storageCapacity = batteryStorageCapacity
+        if storedCharge_Init > batteryStorageCapacity or storedCharge_Init < 0:
+            self.logger.warning(
+                f"Battery initial charge {storedCharge_Init} incompatible with its capacity {batteryStorageCapacity}."
+                )
         self.powerMonitor.storedCharge_Init = storedCharge_Init
         self.powerMonitor.addPowerNodeToModel(self.solarPanel.nodePowerOutMsg)
         self.simulator.AddModelToTask(