Featured in All in the chemistry – 02-2013

Spoilt for choice

Battery overview: Batteries are an integral part of the total storage solution offered for renewable energy applications. However in the selection process, comparison of the different batteries available is not easy since chemistries and performance for applications differ. This market overview shows deep cycle batteries that are on the market and the elements that can influence operation and storage.

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Shamsiah Ali Oettinger

11 Feb 2013

Batteries are a dime a dozen at the moment. However, good batteries for optimum renewable energy storage are another thing altogether. Selecting the wrong battery can be an expensive mistake. Renewable energy applications require deep cycle batteries, those that can discharge between 50% and 80% of storage capacity repeatedly, enabling maximum capacity and higher cycle …

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