Battery Terminology Glossary

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Thermal Energy Storage (TES)

Stores energy as heat or cold (e.g., molten salts, phase-change materials) and later converts it...

Thermal Runaway

Self-accelerating, uncontrolled temperature rise in a battery cell, potentially leading to fire or explosion. 

Time-of-Use (ToU) Shifting

Storing energy at off-peak times and using it or selling it during peak price periods.