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Can a decentralised lithium-ion battery energy storage system solve a low-carbon power sector?

Decentralised lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) can address some of the electricity storage challenges of a low-carbon power sector by increasing the share of self-consumption for photovoltaic systems of residential households.

What is a lithium ion battery?

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become the dominant technology for BESSs, in particular for short term storage , , , . Residential BESSs are employed to increase self-consumption of photovoltaic systems, sometimes referred to as energy time shift.

Do lithium-ion batteries have a life cycle impact?

Earlier reviews have looked at life cycle impacts of lithium-ion batteries with focusing on electric vehicle applications , or without any specific battery application , . Peters et al. reported that on average 110 kgCO 2 eq emissions were associated with the cradle-to-gate production of 1kWh c lithium-ion battery capacity.

What is the storage capacity of a battery system?

Storage capacity of battery systems typically ranges from residential systems with 2–25 kWh to industrial battery systems on a MWh scale , , . Demand for BESSs continues to grow and forecasts expect that almost 3000 GWh of stationary storage capacity will be needed by 2040, providing substantial market opportunities .

Which environmental impact category is most important for lithium-ion batteries?

Global warming potential has, although criticized, remained the most central environmental impact category of many LCAs conducted for lithium-ion batteries , , . As the data basis for GWP remains the strongest and most accessible it has been chosen as the reference impact category in the present work.

Does cradle-to-Gate production affect lithium-ion battery capacity?

Peters et al. reported that on average 110 kgCO 2 eq emissions were associated with the cradle-to-gate production of 1kWh c lithium-ion battery capacity. Ellingsen et al. reported a substantial variety between 38 kgCO 2 eq and 356 kgCO 2 eq as results for 1kWh c of lithium-ion battery capacity.