alozzy
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A decent quality LiFePO4 server rack battery pack, with BMS, can be purchased for under $300 per kWh now. These packs can be directly wired to an inverter, or connected together in parallel then connected to an inverter, for even more capacity. They also last way longer than lithium ion packs and are much safer.
For anyone who has time of use electric utility rates and wants to save money, the small investment needed to store enough electricity (ie 5 kWh) to take advantage of lower rates available during off peak hours is a no brainer.
These LiFePO4 packs are equally good as an emergency power source, as cheap and cleaner (and a lot less noisy) than a gas powered generator.
So, why bother with V2G, which will shorten the life span of the LEAF's pack?
BAsrican said:Wow. How cool.
So is this modification going to remove/replace the CHAdeMO port, or will this add in an extra (3rd port) for more charging options? Just wondering, because I've heard cool things about future V2G capabilities that seem to rely on CHAdeMO, so it might be worth keeping it for that.
A decent quality LiFePO4 server rack battery pack, with BMS, can be purchased for under $300 per kWh now. These packs can be directly wired to an inverter, or connected together in parallel then connected to an inverter, for even more capacity. They also last way longer than lithium ion packs and are much safer.
For anyone who has time of use electric utility rates and wants to save money, the small investment needed to store enough electricity (ie 5 kWh) to take advantage of lower rates available during off peak hours is a no brainer.
These LiFePO4 packs are equally good as an emergency power source, as cheap and cleaner (and a lot less noisy) than a gas powered generator.
So, why bother with V2G, which will shorten the life span of the LEAF's pack?