BATTERY AS STORAGE SYSTEM
Abstract: Batteries are promising storage technologies for stationary
applications because of their maturity, and the ease with which they are
designed and installed compared to other technologies. However, they
pose threats to the environment and human health. Several studies have
discussed the various battery technologies and applications, but
evaluating the environmental impact of batteries in electrical systems
remains a gap that requires concerted research efforts. This study first
presents an overview of batteries and compares their technical
properties such as the cycle life, power and energy densities, efficiencies
and the costs. It proposes an optimal battery technology sizing and
selection strategy, and then assesses the environmental impact of
batteries in a typical renewable energy application by using a stand-
alone photovoltaic (PV) system as a case study. The greenhouse gas
(GHG) impact of the batteries is evaluated based on the life cycle
emission rate parameter. Results reveal that the battery has a significant
impact in the energy system, with a GHG impact of about 36–68% in a
1.5 kW PV system for different locations.
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Applications of Battery:
What is battery storage?
Battery storage technologies are essential to speeding up the
replacement of fossil fuels with renewable energy. Battery storage
systems will play an increasingly pivotal role between green energy
supplies and responding to electricity demands.
Battery storage, or battery energy storage systems (BESS), are
devices that enable energy from renewables, like solar and wind, to
be stored and then released when customers need power most.
Lithium-ion batteries, which are used in mobile phones and electric
cars, are currently the dominant storage technology for large scale
plants to help electricity grids ensure a reliable supply of renewable
energy.
 
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