Abigail Ward, Market Analyst – Solar Research
IHS
The solar industry could prove to be an important opportunity for battery manufacturers in the coming years. Batteries will be deployed in a variety of solar applications, but in the near term, it is likely that small residential PV systems will provide the bulk of this demand. Read more about Why Use Batteries in Residential PV Systems? …
Scott Baer, Marketing Manager-Batteries • Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services
Under the best of conditions, all batteries have a limited life expectancy, dictated by the frequency of battery discharge and recharge. Valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries with a five-year design life start to lose capacity or fail within three to five years, and this aging process can be accelerated by any number of factors, including high or improper ambient temperatures, high or low charge voltage, overcharging and over cycling, loose connections and strained battery terminals. Read more about Battery and Capacitor Replacement Keeps Backup Power Equipment in Good Health …
