Glossary

Battery management system (BMS)

A Battery Management System (BMS) is an intelligent battery management system that ensures the optimal performance of battery storage systems. The BMS monitors and manages the state of individual battery cells to ensure their safe and efficient operation.

The main functions of a BMS include:

  • Monitoring: Tracks the voltage, current, and temperature of each battery cell to ensure optimal operating conditions.

  • Protection: Protects batteries from overcharging, undercharging, overheating, and other potentially hazardous conditions.

  • Balancing: Ensures charge balancing between individual cells, which extends battery lifespan and improves performance.

  • Communication: Provides online information about the battery status and communicates with other systems, such as control units or energy management systems.

A BMS is an essential component of modern battery storage systems as it enhances their safety, reliability, and efficiency. It is used in various applications, including electric vehicles, solar systems, and industrial battery storage systems.