Battery Terminology Glossary

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Backup Power / Resilience

Supplying power during grid outages (behind-the-meter or microgrid applications). 

BESS (Battery Energy Storage System)

A system that stores electrical energy in batteries and releases it when needed. Includes battery...

Black Start

Using storage (or other sources) to start up a power plant or grid section without...

BMS (Battery Management System)

Electronics and software that monitor and control individual cells/modules for safety, balancing, and performance.