No, it is not true that lead-acid deep-cycle batteries deliver more usable energy than lithium batteries for the same capacity, such as 10 kWh. Here's why:
1. Usable Capacity and Depth of Discharge (DoD):
- Lithium batteries: They allow a higher depth of discharge, often up to 80–100%, without significantly impacting their lifespan. For a 10 kWh lithium battery, this means you can use 8–10 kWh of energy (Akinyele & Rayudu, 2014).
- Lead-acid batteries: Their recommended DoD is usually 50% to maintain a good lifespan. This means a 10 kWh lead-acid battery realistically provides only about 5 kWh of usable energy (Karden, Ploumen, Fricke, Miller, & Snyder, 2007).
- Lithium batteries have higher round-trip efficiency, often exceeding 90–95%, meaning less energy is lost during charging and discharging (Dunn, Kamath, & Tarascon, 2011).
- Lead-acid batteries are less efficient, with efficiencies typically around 70–85%, leading to more energy loss (Schiffer, Sauer, Bindner, Cronin, Lundsager, & Kaiser, 2007).
- Lithium batteries last much longer, often 2,000–10,000 cycles depending on the type and usage conditions (Nykvist & Nilsson, 2015).
- Lead-acid batteries typically last around 500–1,000 cycles before their capacity significantly degrades (Buchmann, 2016).
- For the same energy capacity, lithium batteries are much lighter and more compact than lead-acid batteries (Scrosati & Garche, 2010).
5. Performance Under Load:
- Lithium batteries maintain consistent voltage and performance under heavy loads.
- Lead-acid batteries tend to experience voltage drops and reduced performance when heavily discharged (Lam & Louey, 2006).
While the initial cost of lead-acid batteries is lower, lithium batteries deliver more usable energy, are more efficient, last longer, and offer better performance. For a 10 kWh capacity, lithium batteries provide significantly more usable energy compared to lead-acid batteries.
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