Glossary
Stationary applications Batteries

Battery

An electrochemical energy storage device, although the term “battery” is technically a misnomer since it normally refers to a combination of several electrochemical cells.

Cell

A battery component, also known as an accumulator.

Container

For stationary applications, multiple racks are assembled into containers.

Cylindrical, pouch, prismatic

Different shapes of lithium-ion batteries.

Dunkelflaute

A German term describing a meteorological phenomenon in which there is no renewable energy production because it is dunkel (dark) and there is a flaute (lack of wind).

Module

A group of several battery cells connected in series and/or in parallel, including electrical and thermal management, monitoring, and safety features, as well as connectors or sensors for voltage, current, and temperature.

Rack

Several...