how much do solar panel batteries cost?

i’ve heard that solar panel batteries have to be replaced withen 5-10 years. how much do solar panel batteries cost? please include sources!

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  1. Light Knight
    Posted August 24, 2009 at 6:16 pm | Permalink

    Solar panels produce but do not store electricity.
    Most decent solar panels should last for a few decades.
    They may be used to augment grid power with out batteries.

    Batteries that are used for storage in a battery backup system are the same ones that are used if the power were hydro, gen-set or grid. There are a variety of battery types with different shelf lives. Some are warrantied for 10 years that may last 20, but they cost more. Exactly how long they do last will depend on the environment they are kept. The capacity and number of batteries will effect the cost.

    The link below will give you a very good overview of pros and cons of the various types, along with links to some manufacturers.

  2. CherryCherryBoomBoom
    Posted August 24, 2009 at 6:16 pm | Permalink

    they have those??

  3. Chris B
    Posted August 24, 2009 at 6:16 pm | Permalink

    the small one cost 4.99$ the big one cost29.95$

  4. vifechi
    Posted August 24, 2009 at 6:16 pm | Permalink

    I think you should find out more about this information by going through this source which will point you on how you can set one up with a video available .

  5. Timothy L
    Posted August 24, 2009 at 6:16 pm | Permalink

    Depends on how big a battery you want and what technology. A lot of people use lead-acid batteries (rather like car batteries) and they do need replacing and 5 to 10 years isn’t a bad estimate. However, the lead and lead salts content can easily be recycled into new batteries so its not as bad as it may seem.