10.3.1 General. (a) Energy Storage System refers to one or more devices, assembled together, capable of storing energy in order to supply electrical energy at a future time to the local power loads, to the utility grid, or for grid support.
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Get a quoteEnergy Storage Science and Technology ›› 2022, Vol. 11 ›› Issue (8): 2664-2670. doi: 10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2022.0253 Previous Articles Next Articles Patent analysis of fire-protection technology of lithium-ion …
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