Nationwide, utility companies are reducing subsidies for grid-connected solar users... More and more homeowners are choosing home energy storage systems for their renewable energy (RE).
But which home battery technology is best for you? Which innovative technologies can improve battery life, reliability, and performance?
Focusing on various battery technologies, "Which battery technology will win the home energy storage competition?" Aydan, BSL Powerwall battery energy storage product marketing manager, examines the future of the battery energy storage industry. You will understand which type of battery is the most valuable and help you choose the best backup battery technology for your solar power system.
You will also discover which household battery storage devices have a longer battery life-even in harsh conditions.
Read this article to learn more about how you will choose residential backup batteries for renewable energy systems in the future, and which batteries and energy storage systems you need to extend service life and improve reliability.
LiFePO4 Batteries
LiFePO4 battery is a new type of lithium-ion battery solution. This lithium iron phosphate-based solution is inherently non-flammable and has a low energy density, making it an ideal choice for household energy storage battery packs and other applications. LiFePO4 batteries can also withstand extreme conditions, such as severe cold, extreme heat, and bouncing on rough terrain. Yes, it means they are friendly! The service life of LiFePO4 batteries is another huge advantage. LiFePO4 batteries usually last 5,000 cycles at 80% discharge.
Lead-acid Batteries
Lead-acid batteries may be cost-effective at first, but in the long run, they will eventually cost you more. That's because they require constant maintenance, and you must replace them more frequently. The home energy storage system is to reduce the cost of electricity bills. From this point of view, LiFePO4 batteries are obviously better. The service life of LiFePO4 batteries will be extended by 2-4 times, with zero maintenance requirements.
Gel Batteries
Like LiFePO4 batteries, gel batteries do not require frequent recharging. They will not lose charge when stored. What is the difference between gel and LiFePO4? A big factor is the charging process. Gel batteries charge at a snail-like speed, which seems to be intolerable for the current fast-food life speed. In addition, you must disconnect them at 100% charging to avoid damaging them.
AGM Batteries
AGM batteries can cause great damage to your wallet, and if you use up more than 50% of their capacity, they themselves have a high risk of damage. It is also difficult to maintain them. Therefore, it is difficult for AGM batteries to change to the direction of household energy storage. LiFePO4 lithium battery can be fully discharged without risk of damage.
So through a brief comparison, it can be found that LiFePO4 batteries are the obvious winners. LiFePO4 batteries are "charging" the battery world. But what exactly does "LiFePO4" mean? What makes these batteries better than other types of batteries?
What are LiFePO4 Batteries?
LiFePO4 batteries are a type of lithium battery built from lithium iron phosphate. Other batteries in the lithium category include:
LiFePO4 is now known as the safest, most stable, and most reliable lithium battery–period.
LiFePO4 vs. Lithium Ion Batteries
What makes LiFePO4 batteries better than other lithium batteries in the home battery bank system? Take a look at why they are the best in their class and why they are worth investing in:
Safe & Stable Chemistry
For most families in order to save the economy and enjoy a low-carbon life, the safety of lithium batteries is very important, which allows their families to live in an environment where they do not have to worry about the threat of batteries!
LifePO4 batteries have the safest lithium chemistry. That is because lithium iron phosphate has better thermal stability and structural stability. This means it is non-flammable and can withstand high temperatures without decomposition. It is not prone to thermal runaway and stays cool at room temperature.
If you put the LiFePO4 battery under severe temperature or dangerous event (such as short circuit or collision), it will not catch fire or explode. This fact is comforting for those who use deep cycle LiFePO4 batteries in their motorhomes, bass boats, scooters, or liftgates every day.
Environment Safety
LiFePO4 batteries are already a boon to our planet because they are rechargeable. But their eco-friendliness does not stop there. Unlike lead-acid and nickel oxide lithium batteries, they are non-toxic and will not leak. You can also recycle them. But you don't need to do this often, because they can last for 5000 cycles. This means you can charge them (at least) 5,000 times. In contrast, lead-acid batteries can only be used for 300-400 cycles.
Excellent Efficiency & Performance
You need safe, non-toxic batteries. But you also need a good battery. These statistics prove that LiFePO4 battery provides all these and more:
Charging efficiency: LiFePO4 batteries will be fully charged in 2 hours or less.
Self-discharge rate when not in use: only 2% per month. (Compared to 30% for lead-acid batteries).
Work efficiency: The running time is longer than that of lead-acid batteries/other lithium batteries.
Stable power: Even if the battery life is less than 50%, it can maintain the same current intensity.No maintenance required.
Small & Light
Many factors will affect the performance of LiFePO4 batteries. Speaking of weighing-they are completely lightweight. In fact, they are almost 50% lighter than lithium manganese oxide batteries. They are 70% lighter than lead-acid batteries.
When you use LiFePO4 batteries in the battery home backup system, this means less gas usage and higher mobility. They are also very compact, making room for your refrigerator, air conditioner, water heater, or household items.
LiFePO4 Battery Suitable For Various Applications
LiFePO4 batteries technology have proven to be beneficial for a variety of applications, including:
Ship application: Less charging time and longer running time means more time on the water. In high-risk fishing competitions, the weight is lighter, which is easier to maneuver and increase speed.
Forklift or sweeping machine: LifePO4 battery can be used as a forklift or sweeping machine battery due to its own advantages, which can greatly improve work efficiency and reduce usage costs.
Solar power generation system: Take the lightweight lithium iron phosphate battery anywhere (even on the mountain and away from the grid) and use solar energy.
BSLBATT Powerwall
LiFePO4 battery is very suitable for daily use, backup power supply, etc! Visit BSLBATT Powerwall Battery to learn more about the independent home storage unit, which is changing people's lifestyles, extending battery life, and providing power services to off-grid homes from America, Europe, Australia to Africa.
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