Battery Energy Storage Systems with Grid-connected Solar Photovoltaics: A Technical Guide (BR 514) - Softcover

Cotterell, Martin; Coonick, Chris; Pester, Steve; Williams, Jonny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848064713 ISBN 13: 9781848064713

Publisher: IHS BRE Press, 2018

Synopsis

This guide covers battery energy storage systems for domestic or small commercial grid-connected solar photovoltaics (PV). It is intended for two audiences: -Customers. Information is provided to enable the benefits of energy storage systems to be assessed. The pros and cons of different system types are discussed, as well as the implications of different system sizes and operating regimes. -System designers and installers. Information is provided to enable the safe and effective design, specification and installation of energy storage systems. This guide focuses on grid-connected solar PV systems, although some principles also apply to other forms of energy generation. Systems that make use of any spare storage capability available from an electric vehicle are not covered. The guide looks at the design, sizing and specification of energy storage systems that use established battery technologies to store solar surplus for use later in the day. Typical operating patterns and characteristics of these systems are also examined. Examples are given of how such systems can be configured and connected within a building, and the process for sizing batteries and other system components is examined.

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About the Author

Written by Martin Cotterell (Sundog Energy and BRE National Solar Centre)
Edited by Chris Coonick, Steve Pester and Jonny Williams (BRE National Solar Centre)

About this edition

• Publisher: IHS BRE Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1848064713
• ISBN 13: 9781848064713
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 36