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I’m working on a home project and I don't want to get mixed up in battery replacement or recycling. Weight is not a problem. I prefer low maintenance or none chemical reactions to lead acid. Is their any thing out their 40 to 50 years between replacements?

2007-10-18 16:26:12 · 3 answers · asked by grayparrott 1 in Science & Mathematics Engineering

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u will need to clarify ur question. info such as the period between each charging. the usage of the battery, is it backup or powering something.
leadacid will not last 40 to 50 years, your car battery normally last about 2 to 5years.
you can look at batteries use for implants. normally they last 10 to 20 years.

2007-10-18 22:47:29 · answer #1 · answered by hugo 2 · 0 0

You cannot have your cake and eat it too! There is no such animal. You have to rely on the grid to get this number, but I don't think the grid will last that long. Your best bet is to find what you can live with, and the lead acid battery is probably the most user friendly as lead is found commonly in the earth and sulfuric acid breaks down into useful elements.

Solar power only lasts during the day, and must be stored to be useful (clouds, rain, trees, etc.). Wind power is sporadic. Your own nuclear reactor is impractical. However, water power is constant, usually, but is a technical problem.

Good luck finding the holy grail of energy storage.

2007-10-19 01:02:02 · answer #2 · answered by Warren W 2 · 0 0

From my understanding the battery chemistry that has the greatest longevity is the Nickle-Iron Alkaline, also known as the Edison Cell.
Renowned for their lifespan (20-30years) and the ability to withstand abuse that would kill other batteries. Their storage capacity (Wh/Lb and Wh/CuFt) is also greater than Lead-Acid.
Although manufacturing was long discontinued in the US, they are starting to make a comeback for energy storage in solar and wind installations.
Several companies have begun manufacturing them in China. China has a vigorous electric vehicle program.
Try searching you'll find sources and more info.

2007-10-21 02:54:13 · answer #3 · answered by charley128 5 · 0 0

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