Featured in Distributed bliss – 06-2022

The art of sizing

The ideal size for a battery system depends on the user’s goals. However, with regard to optimizing self-consumption, some calculation programs recommend systems that are too large, explains HTW Berlin. Here, we provide expert tips on the design and interpretation of storage system dimensions seen in pv magazine’s market overview. The outdoor trend discernible in this data is also worthy of further investigation.

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Cornelia Lichner

24 Jun 2022

For safety reasons, many customers enquire about installing batteries outside of the house. This is a possibility for many systems, but users should be wary about the operating temperatures stated in the datasheet. | Image: NeoVolta

When deciding on a residential storage system, there have always been two factions. One is primarily interested in using as much of its own solar power as possible, perhaps cutting the midday peak in line with the grid, and cutting coal-fired power, ideally in a digital, virtual power community or with variable or cloud tariffs. …

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