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Battery energy storage system (BESS)

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000016

A facility that stores electrical energy in rechargeable batteries for later use, often connected to a power grid or integrated into a microgrid. These systems manage power fluctuations, provide backup power, and support renewable energy integration. BESS units are rated by their power capacity in megawatts (MW) and energy capacity in megawatt-hours (MWh).

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000016
FieldLogistics and supply chain
AbbreviationBESS
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Battery energy storage system (BESS)",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "A facility that stores electrical energy in rechargeable batteries for later use, often connected to a power grid or integrated into a microgrid. These systems manage power fluctuations, provide backup power, and support renewable energy integration. BESS units are rated by their power capacity in megawatts (MW) and energy capacity in megawatt-hours (MWh).",
  "abbreviation": "BESS",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/battery-energy-storage-system-bess/"
}

Record 18 of 256 in Logistics and supply chain terminology (MLC-0105). Request the full dataset.