Lead-acid battery capacity in solar home systems—Field tests and experiences in Lundazi, Zambia
2005; Elsevier BV; Volume: 79; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/j.solener.2004.10.010
ISSN1471-1257
AutoresMathias Gustavsson, Daniel Mtonga,
Tópico(s)Energy and Environment Impacts
ResumoBatteries in solar home systems can cause problems and costs for the users and/or operators of the systems. In Zambia the Lundazi Energy Service Company (LESCO) operates 150 solar home systems on a fee for service basis. The aim of the study was to investigate how the capacity of lead-acid flat plate batteries had changed after one year of operation under real conditions. The results indicate that the batteries capacity has been significantly reduced in comparison to new unused batteries of the same type. Changes in battery management and maintenance, along with additional education of customers on correct use of SHS is advised in order to improve the life span of batteries in practical use.
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