Portable energy storage

Question 1

Advantages of portable energy storage

Answer 1

improves your use of renewable energy, offers a backup power source, less dependence on the grid, reduces carbon footprint, offers long-term cost savings

Question 2

Disadvantages of portable energy costs

Answer 2

high initial costs, limited storage capacity, limited lifespan

Question 3

Batteries definition

Answer 3

contain electrochemical which react with each other and produce a electrical voltage, should be disposed correctly otherwise it contaminates water/land in landfills

Question 4

Alkaline battery definition

Answer 4

high energy capacity, long shelf-life, once the chemical reactants have been used it is no longer usable, power output gradually decreases, 1.5V

Question 5

Rechargeable battery definition

Answer 5

charged many times, power output remains constant, different types of higher powered usages, 1.2V