The basic building block of an energy storage system, consisting of an anode, a cathode, a separator, and an electrolyte enclosed in a single casing. Cells are manufactured in specific formats like cylindrical, pouch, or prismatic. Their individual voltage is determined by their chemistry, and they must be wired together to achieve higher system voltages.
Heard on the job
We found a dead battery cell in module four that's pulling down the whole string voltage.
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Related terms
Battery
An energy storage device that converts chemical energy directly into electrical energy.
Battery pack
A fully integrated enclosure containing multiple battery cells, wiring, and control electronics.
Solid-state battery
An energy storage device that uses a solid electrolyte instead of a liquid or gel.