Battery energy storage systems with grid-connected solar photovoltaics: A technical guide
Report BR 514
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Report
Abstract
Covers battery energy storage systems for small commercial and domestic grid-connected photovoltaics, examining design, sizing, specification, and typical operating patterns for storing excess solar energy for later use.
History
BR 514 published 05 September 2017. Supersedes BRE National Solar Centre Batteries with solar power: a technical guide to the use of energy storage with grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems (2016).
ISBN
9781848064713
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Planning and development
- Other planning disciplines
- Renewable energy
- Building services
- Renewable energy
- Photovoltaics
- Solar power
- Environmental issues/energy
- Power supply/energy
- Energy efficiency/Energy Management
- Energy management
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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