Battery Terminology Glossary

F

Fire Detection and Suppression System

Sensors and equipment designed to detect and mitigate fires (gas, water mist, aerosols, or other...

Firming / Shaping (Renewables)

Using storage to smooth variable renewable output and provide a more predictable power profile. 

Flow Battery

Electrochemical storage where energy is stored in liquid electrolytes in tanks (e.g., vanadium redox, zinc–bromine),...

Frequency Regulation / Ancillary Services

Fast adjustments to power output to keep grid frequency stable (e.g., 50/60 Hz).