All Battery Information

All Battery Information

As the batteries become fully charged and are no longer able to accept any further electrical energy. Consequently, the battery voltage will rise. Of course, when the voltage reaches the regulation level (varies with battery type see below) So, starts to dump power the controller’s lights are a solid red. Naturally,this energy is dissipated as heat into the surrounding environment. Significantly,more or less power is diverted to the dump load. According to how much is being supplied to the battery from the turbine.

New batteries-Solar Energy Storage

Battery Storage systems could significantly reduce the power of the National Grids.

Battery Storage systems

Battery storage systems-(was not an option)

Because of the way that we built our national power plants. Interestingly, in some cases over a hundred years ago. Importantly, will have to change in the future! Of course, to meet our electrical needs. So for the production of solar energy and its distribution. Through our home solar panels collections and solar collection farms. Including the wind turbine installations.

So the original “national grid” plants were originally owned by the government. But in recent times were privatized here in the UK by the Conservative government. Of course, led by “Margret Thatcher“. These massive coal and gas powered installations distributed power all over the “British Isles“. Subsequently, many of the power stations were located in coal mining areas of Yorkshire. Importantly, where the coal was transported locally. Resulting in the electricity being sent across the country. Carried on massive power line systems. Then diverted into smaller sub-stations. So, then before distributed to homes and businesses. Of course, usually in an underground power network.

Things are about to change

In recent times we have seen massive investment into the solar energy collecting market. Including, the introduction of new technologies.  Such as wind turbines and solar panel farms that turn the sun and the winds energy into producing electricity. Most people will now have seen these giant turbines across the countryside of most countries. Technological advances including battery storage systems will soon mean that things may have to change in the near future. Importantly, for these nationalized electric companies. Increasingly, as the end consumers start to install solar systems to their homes. Including many businesses across the world.

The price of fitting a solar system to your roof has come down dramatically. mainly because things have become mass produced and affordable. Helping people reduce their electric bills. The only other problem has been that the power produced could not be stored! Until recent years when battery storage systems have become widely available. So, becoming more easily installed using a few simple instructions.

Advantage to isolated communities

This has become of great benefit to cut off people who live in the country. Or in larger countries the “wilderness” . Of course,who are now able to make the production of electricity.  Storing it for the night use when the sun goes down. This can also lower the cost of their energy . Consequently, which has gradually become one of the most expensive household items in recent years.

Interestingly, I have electricity collecting panels on my roof. Selling the electricity back to my provider. Thus reducing my electric bills by half. Here in the UK we are limited to the number of solar panels to one roof. For this reason I don’t think that we are allowed to go self-sufficient. Of course, by producing all our own electricity. However, some countries are different. Such as the USA, where consumers can go their own way.

In many people’s opinions the day is not too far away when our roof panels will generate electricity which will be stored in a battery storage system. The householder will own an electric car and along with powering the rest of the house, the battery bank will also charge your car battery at night time, totally self-sufficient in electric power.

As I have said this is a perfect scenario for the perfect little houses in a perfect little village, but what about the rest of the population who live in multiple units and don’t even have their own roofs. Could we be looking at communal units of solar panels and storing the electricity in a battery bank, or is that a dream?

Island communities go solar sufficient

Perhaps not, because I have heard of some island communities, who have become self-sufficient by using this method. The batteries are packed into a 20 ft cargo container and the Battery Storage systems will store electricity to be used at night. This also eliminated power failures due storms and broken cables causing outages. The sun reliant system was fitted using up-to-date technology and now works perfectly leaving the island self-sufficient, by using the suns energy and storing it in batteries.

My interest in all this is that I sell solar storage batteries. Subsequently, I am very interested in the whole sun collecting  project. I cannot see the end in the national grid model! But alterations are going to have to be made in future. So, to accommodate the public’s wishes to produce their own electric power on their own premises. Neither do we know what new future technologies will be available. Especially, for collecting the suns power. Significant ideas are coming along all the time.

There is one thing for sure that governments are going to have to face. Giving this greenhouse gas  problem much thought in the future years ahead. Of how we use the power of our sun in years to come.

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Battery Maintenance Tips to Survive the winter (Guest Post)

Battery Maintenance Tips to Survive the winter (Guest Post)

Battery Maintenance Tips to Survive the winter (Guest Post)

My name is James, and I am a spokesperson for Quality Source, a leading UK retailer of lithium-ion batteries for motorhomes. Unexpected battery malfunctions during the winter months can be a real nightmare.

That’s why we have used our expertise to create an article about battery maintenance that I know your readers will enjoy. We will talk in detail about battery maintenance tips that will help you protect your car’s battery from the harsh cold.

This article could not be timed much better, as energy prices soar. So, it looks like this year’s winter will be especially cold for a few households. Some families almost pay triple to heat their homes. The price cap spiked in April 2022 by 54% and is set to increase to 80% in October 2022, according to the UK House of Commons.

Furthermore, the UK is expected to experience scheduled blackouts. It may become necessary for some people in the UK to effectively manage their use and charge their batteries just to keep the lights on.

6 Tips for my car battery to survive the winter cold

  1. Keep your battery clean: Clean terminals, cables, and clamps help maintain a good connection and ensure that power is flowing properly.
  2. Keep it charged: A fully charged battery is less likely to freeze in cold temperatures.
  3. Insulate the battery: A battery blanket or insulating material can help keep the battery warm in cold temperatures.
  4. Park in a heated garage: If possible, park your car in a heated garage to protect the battery from the cold.
  5. Avoid short trips: Short trips put extra strain on the battery, so try to avoid them during the winter months.
  6. Keep an eye on the battery’s age: An older battery may not be able to hold a charge as well in cold temperatures, so consider replacing it if it’s getting old.

It’s also important to mention that if battery is near it’s end of its life, it’s more likely to fail even with all the steps above, so a good practice is to have your battery check by mechanic to be sure it’s still on good shape before extreme temperatures come.

Gas suppliers are seeing a shortage in the supply of fuel.

which will lead to scheduled blackouts across the UK. Accordingly, these blackouts will be timed for around 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. During this period, households across the UK will have no electricity. Smart ways to deal with these high bills and power outages are to manage your energy well and use it well.

Our cars are essential to our everyday lives, which is why we need to maintain, replace, and repair their batteries during the winter. At the moment, the UK is experiencing a battery shortage. With essential raw battery-making materials in short demand like lithium and cobalt. That’s why we need to stretch the longevity of our batteries as much as possible.

In light of this distressing news, it is important to save and make the most of what energy we have. That’s why researchers at Quality Source, a lithium battery specialist and one of the leading suppliers of high-quality batteries in the UK, are so concerned.

Importantly, you have decided to compile maintenance tips and advice on ways your readers can ensure their batteries remain strong during the winter.

A great afterthought to all this bad news about power cuts Of course, motorhome owners can move out of the house and watch TV, use their computers, or perhaps just play cards! Because all they have to do is keep their batteries charged during the day for use at night! Including the longer lasting “Lithium Motorhome Batteries now becoming more popular.

Of course, these blackouts (if they occur) will be music to the ears of the wise people who invested in solar panels and battery solar systems.

New batteries-Solar Energy Storage

Replacement car battery as cost-of-living rises

Replacement car battery

Replacement car battery

In my humble opinion then most of this article is now out of date. Especially when it comes to modern cars and their batteries. Many of the new model are now start stop cars. Requiring AGM or EFB batteries. These batteries are maintenance free and cannot be examined through the screw tops that were fitted to old model vehicles.

Back in the old days this was an important job. To check the fluid levels in the battery top cells. Access was through a plastic top that you had to screw out. The acid level could then be checked and topped up accordingly. In fact I am sure that many new drivers of the past 5 years wont know that this type of battery exists.

Another myth in the article is the need to charge your battery if the car is not regularly used. I admit that it could shorten the life of the battery but drivers of today do not have the time to take their battery off for charging whether it be by a smart charger or any other type of charger.

Peoples time is valuable in todays super fast world. Car batteries are now hidden away in a plethora of plastic casings and wires. it can take a trained technician nearly an hour to change a battery these days, the public have no chance.

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Battery replacement can be stressful at the best of times, however, as the cost of living continues to rise, never has the potential cost of a battery failure loomed so large. It’s widely known that the

Source: How motorists can avoid the expense of a replacement car battery as cost-of-living rises