Title :
Lead-Acid Batteries for Remote Photovoltaic Applications
Author :
Schaetzle, H.J. ; Boden, David P.
Author_Institution :
C & D Batteries Division, an Eltra Company, Plymouth Meeting, Pa. 19462
Abstract :
The various load profile characteristics most commonly encountered in photovoltaic installations are analyzed in conjunction with solar array and battery performance data and used to generate battery specifications with particular respect given to operating characteristics and cycle life requirements. The design of lead-acid batteries for photovoltaic applications is discussed and illustrated with both operating, maintenance, and cycle life data. Other performance characteristics of lead-acid photovoltaic batteries are described including the effects of operating temperature and the correct choice of charging method for various operational requirements.
Keywords :
Batteries; Character generation; Costs; Energy capture; Performance analysis; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Solar power generation; Sun; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Telephone Energy Conference, 1978. INTELEC '78. International
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC, USA
DOI :
10.1109/INTLEC.1978.4793555
