Cycle Comparison of Lead-Acid Batteries Commonly Used in Small Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems

Report Number

FSEC-CR-1290-01

Keywords

Batteries; PV Systems, Lead-acid batteries; Photovoltaic systems; Battery performance; Charge control; Cycle tests; PV system design

Abstract

This report presents the results of cycle tests conducted on lead-acid batteries commonly used in stand-alone photovoltaic systems. The objectives of this work were to characterize battery performance under variable charge/discharge rates and variable regulation voltages, with the goal of developing meaningful recommendations for the PV system design community on the proper application and charge control requirements for these batteries.

Date Published

6-13-1997

Identifiers

749

Subjects

Storage batteries; Photovoltaic power systems; Electric batteries--Testing; Electric power systems--Design and construction

Local Subjects

Batteries; PV Systems

Type

Text; Document

Collection

FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection

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