How much does a lead-acid battery for a Cape Communications base station cost

4 FAQs about How much does a lead-acid battery for a Cape Communications base station cost

Why are lithium batteries cheaper than lead-acid batteries?

We note that despite the higher facial cost of Lithium technology, the cost per stored and supplied kWh remains much lower than for Lead-Acid technology. The reason is related to the intrinsic qualities of lithium-ion batteries but also linked to lower transportation costs.

Are lead-acid batteries a better deal?

Here's why many people think lead-acid batteries are a better deal: You get ~20 kWh of capacity for around $5,000 with typical deep-cycle marine-grade or AGM lead-acid batteries, but say, only ~10 kWh for around $4,000 with high-quality lithium ones. But we must look beyond the nominal dollar per kWh. All batteries die.

Can a lead-acid battery survive a 100% DoD?

And if you discharge a lead-acid battery to 100% DoD, it'll be dead as a doornail. On the other hand, lithium batteries can survive a 100% DoD. A 90% DoD offers a good balance between usable capacity and longevity for most use cases. We set the DoD to 80% for clients who want a long-life pack. Let's go the conservative route and set the DoD to 80%.

Does lithium iron phosphate solution-based battery need to be replaced during Operation?

Lithium Iron phosphate solution-based is not replaced during operation (3000 cycles are expected from the battery at 100% DoD cycles) The cost per cycle, measured in € / kWh / Cycle, is the key figure to understand the business model.