Comments on: Grid-Connected Lithium-ion Batteries to Soar to $1B Biz by 2018

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By: The New Smart Grid Players: Korea, Japan, China, Oh My!

The New Smart Grid Players: Korea, Japan, China, Oh My! — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:01:57 +0000

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By: Grid-Connected Lithium-ion Batteries to Soar to $1B Biz by 2018 « NeXt Up Green

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:05:31 +0000

[...] Lithium-ion Batteries to Soar to $1B Biz by 2018 By nextupresearch Pike Research, the global market for lithium-ion batteries in utility-scale applications is set to grow to $1.1 bil... — at a rate faster than at least 10 other energy storage options for the grid, including pumped [...]

By: hsr0601

hsr0601 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:52:39 +0000

With the concept of "V2H" (vehicle to home), the vehicle can supply 100V electricity stored in its on-board lithium-ion batteries to electric appliances in a house.

It is possible to charge the batteries at night, when electricity is cheaper, and use it for home appliances during daytime, Mitsubishi Motors said.

And the company claims that the batteries can provide almost all the electricity used in a normal household throughout the day.

Thanks !

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:01:27 +0000

As solar prices drop it will become more cost effective for people who charge up their houses during the day and run of the battery at night. The problem at the moment is that large expensive batteries are needed and their life cycle is pretty short.