Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In Elektor Lab Talk #43, we look at balcony solar storage batteries with Dr. Thomas Scherer and dig into the real-world trade-offs that matter: which battery chemistries make sense for small PV setups, what a BMS actually protects you from (and what it doesn’t), and the practical checks that help you avoid unpleasant surprises once the system is installed.
A €25 show, free thanks to Elektor Academy Pro!
In this episode:
* Real-world trade-offs between battery chemistries: cost, cycle life, safety, charging behavior, and temperature performance
* The must-know basics: BMS, balancing, and home safety
* Live audience Q&A
* Highlights from a few Elektor Labs community projects
Giveaway: 3× copies of Wireless Power Design (wireless energy transfer/harvesting projects + practical design insights)
Elektor Academy Pro: “Wireless Power Design”
elektor.com/products/wireless-power-design
Learn electronics with an Elektor Membership. Trusted by tens of thousands of engineers, makers, and students. Join here: elektormagazine.com/membership
#LabTalk #PowerAndEnergy #Batteries
In Elektor Lab Talk #43, we look at balcony solar storage batteries with Dr. Thomas Scherer and dig into the real-world trade-offs that matter: which battery chemistries make sense for small PV setups, what a BMS actually protects you from (and what it doesn’t), and the practical checks that help you avoid unpleasant surprises once the system is installed.
A €25 show, free thanks to Elektor Academy Pro!
In this episode:
* Real-world trade-offs between battery chemistries: cost, cycle life, safety, charging behavior, and temperature performance
* The must-know basics: BMS, balancing, and home safety
* Live audience Q&A
* Highlights from a few Elektor Labs community projects
Giveaway: 3× copies of Wireless Power Design (wireless energy transfer/harvesting projects + practical design insights)
Elektor Academy Pro: “Wireless Power Design”
elektor.com/products/wireless-power-design
Learn electronics with an Elektor Membership. Trusted by tens of thousands of engineers, makers, and students. Join here: elektormagazine.com/membership
#LabTalk #PowerAndEnergy #Batteries
