Lithium-Ion Batteries VS Lead-Acid Batteries , Which is Better For Solar System?

When we use solar system to storage energy, there are two main types of batteries that are commonly used among residential users:lithium-ion batteries, which gained popularity in the 1990s. And lead-acid batteries , which has been popular  for over 100 years. However, which type of batteries is better for our solar system? Here are some advanteges and disadvanteges for these two types of batteries which may  help you to make a better decision.

Lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are widely used for portable electronics and electric vehicles and are becoming more popular in solar system of home users now.

 

Advantages

  • High energy density: The much higher power density offered by lithium ion batteries is a distinct advantage. They will help your solar system store more energy.
  • Low maintenance: lithium-ion batteries don’t need periodic discharge , because there is no memory of this type batteries .
  • Long cycle life: Lithium-ion batteries  can normly use for 10 years, and they have a lower self discharge rate. A research showes that after 15 years use Tesla’s Powerwall could still operate without losing its ability to store and discharge energy.

Disadvantages

  • Higher price: Compared to other types ,the price of lithium-ion batteries  is a little bite higher.But if you can find a manufactue company ,you  also can get a beautiful price.

Lead-Acid Batteries

Lead-acid batteries are the oldest rechargeable battery in existence ,which was Invented in 1859 by a French physician Gaston Planté and still existing in the market.

Advantages

  • Cheap price:The price of Lead-acid batteries are very cheap becuase its easy to manufacture.
  • Mature technology:Lead-acid batteries have a longer  history than other type of batteries in market.When used correctly, lead-acid is durable and provides dependable service.

Disadvantages

  • Not environmentally friendly: Becuase lead content and electrolyte make the battery environmentally unfriendly.
  • Not safe:Hermal runaway can occur if not being properly charged , which may cuase fire.

If you’re looking for a better batteries to storage your solar system energy, the future now is moving toward to lithium-ion batteries if manufeacture factories keep getting better on the technology advances to lower down the price. However, it’s best to talk to a big manufacture company which can provide you a better price and design.

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