Batteries in Lake Macquarie NSW
The community of Lake Macquarie in NSW has enthusiastically embraced renewable energy. Local residents install rooftop solar power systems and get paid for the excess electricity they export to the grid. Lithium-ion batteries can fire if overheated or damaged. Dr Best said people should check battery devices carefully before plugging them in and only charge them in places outside the house. Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium batteries have become the standard power source for most consumer electronics due to their high energy density and fast charging and discharge rates. They are also very safe, and they can operate at a wide temperature range and have a long lifespan. They consist of a +ve and -ve electrodes, an electrolyte and a separator. The anode is made of carbon or graphite, the cathode is lithium insertion material and the electrolyte is a liquid solvent. The electrolyte creates a physical barrier that keeps the electrodes apart and allows only ions to pass through, while p...