Charging Up Your Solar Energy System – Choosing the Right Solar Batteries

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Charging Up Your Solar Energy System Choosing
the Right Solar Batteries
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Batteries play a crucial role in a solar energy
system. When you are required to buy the
right solar battery, you need to spend some time
in research.
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Lead Acid Battery

• It has been proven for decades. A deep-cycle
  lead-acid battery is an integral part of solar
  energy systems worldwide. It is relied upon in
  off-grid applications as well.
• The new AGM batteries are better than the gel
  batteries that were popular earlier. For
  renewable energy applications, they are suitable.
• The life of the battery depends on its
  installation setup and maintenance.

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• Care should be taken to prevent the accumulation
  of hydrogen gas. Proper ventilation of battery
  enclosures can ensure that.
• Flooded lead-acid batteries need a replacement as
  the electrolytes evaporates when charged. Gen and
  AGM batteries dont need much maintenance. The
  hydrogen and oxygen convert into water.
• Since easy to install, they are ideal for solar
  energy systems that are located at areas hard to
  access sometimes.

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Lithium Ion

• You can have a prismatic type, cylindrical type,
  and pouch type Lithium-Ion battery. The
  Lithium-Ion battery needs a battery management
  system that can prevent excessing charging and
  discharging cycle. Also, it monitors the
  temperature and voltage of each cell.
• As compared to lead-acid, LI batteries offer more
  charging-discharging cycles. They gather more
  energy and loses less capacity if not used.
• The installation process of LI battery is easy
  because it is self-contained and lightweight. You
  can mount it on indoor or outdoor walls.

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Flow Batteries

• A flow battery is the new-age battery that uses
  the latest technology. It is emerging as a good
  storage option at a low cost.
• Research has been done to enhance the power
  density and lower the cost. Integrated power
  circuits manage the charging and discharging
  process to offer energy at economical cost.
• However, it takes additional space as you need to
  install sensors, secondary containment vessels,
  pumps, and control units.

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• These batteries do not deteriorate over time.
  Hence, they last longer. By adding more
  electrolyte, you can increase the battery size.
• There is no effect on the lifespan as the
  charging, and discharging cycles are unlimited.
• Conclusion
• As there are various battery types are available,
  you can use a sizing calculator to plan the power
  needs. You should consider the capacity, voltage,
  cycle life and price into consideration.

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Also Read

• The battery bank voltage should meet the system
  requirements.
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