Curious about sizing your solar energy storage?

2024.07.05 Share:

The rapid development of energy storage technology and the widespread application of distributed photovoltaic have driven the rise of energy storage systems in industrial parks. As an innovative energy solution, energy storage has shown many advantages in industrial park applications. It can not only improve the reliability and flexibility of the power system, but also achieve efficient energy utilization, while promoting sustainable development of enterprises and improving economic benefits.

So how to calculate the capacity of photovoltaic energy storage can be approached from the following aspects!

1. Assess Energy Needs:

·Are you off-grid or grid-tied?

·How much power do you require daily?

·What's your peak load demand?

2. Evaluate Solar System Output:

Consider regional sunlight and panel specs to estimate daily energy production.

3. Determine Storage Capacity:

·Calculate load power (kW) and discharge time (h).

·Analyze usage patterns. Use a coefficient to estimate required storage.

Charging at noon, using power in mornings and evenings: Coefficient 0.6

Charging in mornings and evenings, using power at noon: Coefficient 0.6

Charging at noon, using power at noon: Coefficient 0.5

Charging in mornings and evenings, using power in mornings and evenings: Coefficient 0.4

Formula:

Storage Capacity = (Annual Energy Consumption / 365) * Coefficient = Daily Energy Consumption * Coefficient

Example: If annual consumption is 5,000 kWh, with peak usage in mornings and evenings (coefficient 0.4):

Storage Capacity = (5,000 kWh / 365) * 0.4 = 13.7 kWh/day * 0.4 = 5.5 kWh

Achieve around 60% self-sufficiency and consumption. For higher autonomy, consider increasing storage.

4. Determine Storage Mode and Installation:

Centralized (containerized) or distributed storage?

5. Consider Efficiency and Lifespan:

Account for system efficiency losses and lifespan decay; allocate a buffer accordingly.

Make informed decisions for reliable and efficient solar energy storage!

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