Technology’s future depends on constantly expanding the realm of what is feasible and striving to produce tomorrow’s tools today. John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino worked to develop the lithium-ion battery with this in mind. They achieved this achievement and were all given the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Almost every electronic gadget, including mobile phones, laptop computers, electric cars, renewable energy storage, and many more, uses lithium-ion batteries. Unquestionably, the invention of it represents one of the pinnacles of modern technology.
Lithium Ion & Lead Acid
The use of lithium-ion batteries as batteries sparked a revolution that produced more intricate and smaller gadgets. Tablets transitioned from being a concept to a reality when mobile phones shrank in size, PCs became transportable, and so on. Following that, scientists combed the periodic table in quest of an even better battery, but none has yet come close to matching the high capacity and voltage of lithium-ion.
The oldest rechargeable battery still in use is the lead acid battery. Lead-acid batteries were the first rechargeable batteries used in commercial applications, developed in 1859 by the French physician Gaston Planté. Because of how inexpensive it is, it is still widely used today. Despite all of its advantages, lead acid does have several drawbacks that lessen its usefulness as a modern option.
Cost
Although lead-acid batteries are sometimes less expensive up front, their lower long-term value is due to their shorter lifespan and the frequent maintenance needed to keep them functioning effectively. Although lithium batteries are initially more expensive than other types, they require no maintenance and last far longer. The costs of lead-acid batteries abruptly change in favor of lithium-ion when you consider how frequently they need to be replaced.
The batteries in lithium-ion enhanced storage units are recyclable and, in some cases, can be recycled back into batteries, which further reduces the overall carbon footprint. This benefit is in addition to the long-term cost savings.
Depth of Discharge
Lead-acid batteries should only be discharged to 50% of their capacity; any more than that could shorten their longevity. Lithium batteries, however, can withstand long discharges of 90% or more.
Efficiency
Lithium batteries are also more efficient which means more solar power is able to be stored and used.
The energy density of lithium batteries is also much higher than lead-acid, meaning they fit more storage capacity into less space.
Charge Rate
Since lithium batteries can tolerate more amperage from the charger and can be recharged more quickly than lead-acid batteries, higher efficiency also translates to a faster rate of charge.
Because they will overheat if charged too quickly, lead-acid batteries have a charge capacity restriction. Additionally, when you get closer to full capacity, the charging rate substantially decreases. As a result, lead-acid batteries require more time to charge—in some situations, more time than a lithium equivalent.
Charging
A lithium-ion battery can be charged in 3 hours or as little as a few minutes, depending on the size of the battery, but a lead-acid battery can take more than 10 hours to charge. Lithium-ion batteries charge more quickly than lead-acid batteries because they can accept more current at a faster rate.
The Decent Sky Energy Advantage
Within the Smart Energy Storage unit are lithium-ion batteries. A battery management system and clever energy storage management software are added enhancements to this small device. It can store up to four times as much energy as a dry or wet lead-acid battery while taking up the same amount of space thanks to its small size and greater energy storage capabilities.
Rather than needing a space for a large battery bank, the Smart Energy Storage device may be put on a wall to save space. If more storage space is required, its modular design also enables attachment to other battery packs.
Lithium-ion batteries play an integral role in the Descent Sky Energy Smart Plus Storage System, their efficiency, long battery life, and various other benefits make them the perfect vehicle upon which to build a system for the future.
Additionally, SmartFlow, the patented intelligent energy management system developed by Decent Sky Energy, is included with the lithium-ion-enhanced Smart Plus Storage System. Running a Power Management Plan with the objective of providing the best availability of energy from the cheapest sources and at the lowest cost requires both historical and current values. SmartFlow always selects the least expensive energy source, resulting in the most savings.
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