New Off-Grid Battery Technology.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- FINK, DAN
- Source
- Countryside & Small Stock Journal; Sep/Oct2015, Vol. 99 Issue 5, p46-48, 3p
- Subject
- TECHNOLOGY
STORAGE batteries
LITHIUM-ion batteries
SALINE waters
CARBON
- Language
- ISSN
- 87507595
The article discusses some off-grid battery technology options. Particular focus is given to the Energy Powerwall home battery storage system from Tesla and lithium-ion battery technology. The advantages and disadvantages of these battery technologies in terms of capacity, cycle life and cost are discussed. Also mentioned is the Aquion Energy Aqueous Ion Hybrid battery, which uses a special saltwater blend and carbon technology.