An article about autonomous photovoltaic systems was published in the journal Energy Reports by teachers of INRTU Dmitry Karamov and Konstantin Suslov

The head of the Department of Power Supply and Electrical Engineering Konstantin Suslov and Associate Professor Dmitry Karamov published an article "Storage battery operation in autonomous photovoltaic systems in Siberia and the Russian Far East. Practical operating experience" in the highly rated magazine Energy Reports. The study is devoted to the functioning of batteries in autonomous photovoltaic systems.

For two years, INRTU scientists have been studying photovoltaic systems with energy storage located in Russia - in Siberia and the Far East.
The researchers note that the choice of energy-saving devices affects the functioning of the entire system. That is why the use of batteries should be justified, and the resulting technical solution confirmed by appropriate methods of mathematical modeling.

"During the construction of autonomous photovoltaic systems, about 50% of the total capital investment falls on batteries. The use of energy storage makes it possible to compensate for the variability of generation from renewable sources," Konstantin Suslov stressed.

"We presented the factors affecting the reduction of available capacity and service life, degradation of the active mass of batteries. The interrelation of the natural and climatic conditions of the territories chosen by us and the modes of functioning of energy carriers was also established," Dmitry Karamov said.

At the moment, Konstantin Suslov and Dmitry Karamov are preparing to speak at three conferences to be organized by colleagues from European countries. In addition, scientists plan to present scientific reports at forums in Japan and China.