Abstract:

Soon after the discovery of the electric power, the ability to store it for later use became one of the most trending topics of scientific research. One of the most viable solutions for this purpose was found in the form of batteries. Currently, batteries have attained utmost importance as they find use in applications ranging from handheld gadgets to large-scale grid storage systems. However, batteries are not immortal, and they undergo gradual degradation. Degradation causes capacity and power fade in the battery, reducing its lifespan. However, degradation follows a certain pattern that is determined by various parameters such as cell chemistry, overcharging, and deep discharging. Understanding battery degradation is essential for cost-effectiveness of solar home system having battery storage. In this thesis, the techno-economic scope of the solar generation with battery storage is studied for the electrical load of an average Pakistani household. A degradation model for batteries will be devised to determine the contemporary health of the battery for the system's charge/discharge profile. Furthermore, we will consider integration of vehicle to home (V2H) approach for electrical vehicle (EV) batteries into a solar home system.

Zoom Link: https://lums-edu-pk.zoom.us/j/93182968799?pwd=TXV5ckNSNWdXK2JhTGFabXNrMEhNZz09

Meeting ID: 931 8296 8799 
Passcode: 282707

Evaluation Committee:

• Supervisor: Dr. Nauman Zafar Butt
• Evaluator: Dr. Hassan Abbas Khan