Types of Canberra Batteries
Located at Williamsdale, the Big Canberra Battery will be able to store enough renewable energy to power one-third of the city for two hours during peak demand periods. It will also be able to back up the grid within milliseconds to prevent blackouts. It’s a large sodium nickel chloride battery, with the manufacturer looking to Australia as a long-term market. However, it didn’t fare so well in testing. AGM Batteries Like GEL batteries , AGM batteries contain lead acid. What sets them apart is the electrolyte which is soaked into a special absorbed glass mat instead of sloshing around inside the battery cells. This increases the amount of power they can deliver and their ability to deep cycle, whilst also improving durability compared to flooded batteries. AGM batteries can be charged more frequently than flooded batteries and require less maintenance because they don’t need water added to them. However, they are still subject to corrosion and need to be carefully connected and s...