RE: Battery selection
voltage is voltage whether it comes from the moon or NiCADS, LiPO, NiMH. Although you need to work out how much voltage you need so the right pack is bought.
What you would need with LiPO is some sort of low voltage device like a LVA (alarm). And a LiPO charger, 90% of LiPO chargers can charge different chemistries which will always come in handy.