Currently, the megawatt-scale energy storage system market in Africa is relatively small, but the growth potential is huge. According to market research institutions,

Ranktop successfully connected a battery energy storage system project in Columbia with a scale of 1MWH. The project is now in operation, providing a stable supply of clean energy through the integration of photovoltaic and energy storage, helping the local energy green transformation.

Solar batteries store your solar system’s excess energy, providing backup power at night or during emergencies. If your power company charges a higher rate during certain hours, you can use the stored solar energy to avoid those time-of-use fees.

There are several different battery options out there today. Two of the most common options, and which are often compared for one another, are lead-acid batteries and lithium-ion batteries, often just called lithium batteries for simplicity.