Energy Sources for Maintaining Battery Charging Systems (BCS)

Grid electricity is probably the cheapest of all available energy sources on a per-unit basis. In remote areas, however, the cost of connection may considerably exceed the cost of meeting local needs through RET systems.

Using available hydro power potential to charge batteries seems to be a possibility to supply energy at lowest costs in remote areas. For a brief overview please go here.

For detailed information please go to: MHP battery charging station - part 1, part 2, part 3.

If hydro power is not available, wind energy can be cheaper than using photovoltaics or diesel generator sets, particularly if the fuel supply is far from the user. However, a steady wind regime is required.

Solar battery charging (PV) is one comfortable but also expensive possibility to charge the battery direct in the house of the consumer.

For detailed information about Solar Battery Charging Stations in Mali please go here.