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Electrical Battery Storage

Deep cycle, rechargeable, long-life battery banks are required in all photovoltaic applications for which there are energy demands other than during sunlight hours. Exceptions are certain grid-connected PV installations, where the utility grid acts in lieu of storage. Another exception is "PV pumped-water-storage" installations, which also acts in lieu of chemical storage batteries. In this configuration, water is pumped uphill, to be released only upon demand, when it is forced across the veins of a low-head-hydro, permanent magnet alternator, thereby creating on-site electricity.
For 2000-2001, lead acid is still the storage medium of choice for most PV applications, along with nickle-hydride where applicable. See Battery congigurations

Although there are shining examples, in general, worldwide, the battery bank component continues to be an economic burden in life-cycle assessments of autonomous PV applications. Issues such as short lifespan, weight, initial cost, low energy density and transition to localized mass production all point to a continued need for research and development.