Abstract
The principal purpose of this handbook is to provide the photovoltaic system designer with a source of interface design considerations, as well as performance, cost and other necessary information on batteries. The handbook is oriented towards systems analysts, engineers and designers involved with the development, design and evaluation of photovoltaic power systems. To this end, this handbook emphasizes the information needed to successfully select and interface the battery with the remainder of the power system. Details of battery design, construction and theory of operation are addressed only as needed to provide the photovoltaic system designer a better understanding of battery characteristics. This handbook contains information on commercially available batteries, as well as battery types presently under development that have potential for future application in photovoltaic power systems. A glossary of terminology and comparative charts which briefly summarize the principal characteristics of commercially available, near-term and advanced storage battery systems are presented. A general discussion of battery/photovoltaic power system interface design considerations is given. A discussion of characteristics of commercially available batteries suitable for photovoltaic applications and a presentation of projected characteristics for near-term and advanced battery systems are included. (WHK)
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