Solar panels plus lead-acid batteries to increase electricity self-sufficiency
Monday, September 12, 2016 - 10:51
in Physics & Chemistry
Photovoltaic systems coupled with lead-acid batteries do not ensure electrical self-sufficiency for a residence at a reasonable cost. This is th conclusion of a study from the Université libre de Bruxelles: simulations reveal that the maximum rate of self-sufficiency of solar panels would only be about 40 percent, while the addition of complementary lead-acid batteries would result in a considerable increase of the energy prices
