Technical Library
A curated A–Z glossary of the core technologies, standards, and value drivers behind Farich Global’s energy storage platforms. Use these entries to align stakeholders, simplify due diligence, and unlock deeper conversations with our engineering and commercial teams.
6-Layer Protection
A multi-tier safety architecture built into the BMS and enclosure to guard against over-voltage, over-current, short circuit, high/low temperature, and communication faults. Each layer adds redundancy so the system can isolate issues before they propagate.
AI-driven Optimization
The application of machine-learning algorithms to squeeze more performance from ESS assets, forecasting load profiles, prescribing dispatch schedules, and extending cycle life through adaptive charging strategies.
AI-EMS Artificial Intelligence Energy Management System
An advanced EMS infused with predictive models to orchestrate multi-site fleets, orchestrate energy arbitrage, and proactively trigger maintenance workflows via predictive analytics.
Air Cooling
A convection-based approach to thermal management that circulates conditioned air through battery modules. Favored for modular or portable power stations where simplicity and serviceability outweigh extreme heat loads.
All-in-One Solution
Backup Power / Emergency Power
An operating mode in which stored energy supplies critical loads during outages. Often combined with micro-grid logic and hybrid inverters to enable seamless islanding.
Bankable Storage
Energy storage solutions with proven performance, certified components, and documented uptime that satisfy lender and insurer requirements—unlocking project finance for utility-scale and commercial projects.
BESS Battery Energy Storage System
A complete energy storage asset comprising battery modules, BMS, power conversion, housing, and controls. Farich’s ESS portfolio spans residential through utility-scale BESS deployments.
Black Start Capability
The ability of a storage system to energize a power plant or grid section without external supply. Typically delivered alongside grid support contracts and enabled by robust PCS controls.
BMS Battery Management System
The onboard intelligence that monitors cell voltage, temperature, and current while balancing modules. Our BMS enforces 6-layer protection and feeds analytics to smart BMS dashboards and AI-EMS platforms.
Capacity
The total energy a battery can store, normally stated in kWh or MWh. Usable capacity is influenced by depth of discharge limits and round-trip efficiency.
CE Marking
European Union conformity marking verifying that products satisfy health, safety, and environmental directives. EU projects often require CE alongside UL or other regional compliance.
Cloud Integration
Secure connection between the storage asset and remote platforms to enable fleet monitoring, firmware updates, and unified remote O&M. Provides the data backbone for predictive analytics.
C&I ESS (Commercial & Industrial Energy Storage System)
Medium-to-large scale systems deployed in factories, logistics hubs, and campuses. Designed to handle peak-shaving, demand charge management, and backup power for mission-critical loads.
Containerized ESS
An industrial storage solution packaged in ISO shipping containers for plug-and-play logistics. Often paired with liquid cooling and UL 9540 certification for rapid deployment.
Cycle Life
The number of full charge/discharge cycles a battery endures before capacity falls to a defined threshold (typically 70–80%). Influenced by chemistry, thermal control, and depth-of-discharge policies.
Demand Charge Management
The use of storage to flatten spikes in electricity consumption, thereby reducing utility demand charges. Works alongside peak-shaving and may be automated via AI-EMS.
Depth of Discharge (DoD)
The percentage of total capacity that is discharged during a cycle. Higher allowable DoD increases usable energy, but system designers coordinate with the BMS to protect cycle life.
Distributed ESS
EMS Energy Management System
Energy Arbitrage
A revenue strategy that charges batteries when prices are low and discharges during high-price windows. Requires accurate forecasting via predictive analytics and responsive PCS controls.
ESS Energy Storage System
EV Charging Station
Charging infrastructure supported by onsite storage to avoid peak demand or grid constraints. Frequently paired with demand charge management strategies.
Grade-A Cells
The top classification of lithium-ion cells, featuring tight capacity tolerances, low internal resistance, and consistent pedigree. Essential for meeting bankability criteria.
Grid Support
Ancillary services such as frequency regulation, voltage support, spinning reserve, and black start. Requires fast-reacting power conversion systems and grid-code compliance.
High-Voltage (HV) Series
Battery stacks engineered for higher string voltages, typically mated with hybrid inverters to achieve better efficiency and reduced wiring losses in large systems.
Home ESS / Residential ESS
Right-sized storage for single or multi-family dwellings focused on solar + storage, bill reduction, and backup power. Emphasizes silent operation and compact footprints.
Hybrid Inverter
A bidirectional inverter capable of handling both PV and storage inputs. Works hand-in-hand with AI-EMS to orchestrate solar + storage micro-grids.
IATF 16949
The automotive industry’s quality management benchmark. Demonstrates Farich’s ability to manufacture battery systems with automotive-grade process controls and traceability.
ISO 14001
International standard for environmental management systems. Ensures our facilities mitigate environmental impact while producing ESS hardware.
ISO 45001
Global occupational health and safety framework. Validates Farich’s commitment to safe working conditions across battery manufacturing and field service operations.
ISO 9001
The foundation quality management certification, underpinning consistent production and continuous improvement. Works in concert with quality pass rate targets.
kW (Kilowatt)
A unit of power indicating the rate at which an ESS can charge or discharge. Often matched to inverter capacity and load requirements.
kWh (Kilowatt-hour)
Levelized Cost of Storage (LCOS)
An economic metric that spreads total lifecycle costs over total delivered energy. Influenced by efficiency, cycle life, and financing terms tied to bankability.
LFP / LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
A lithium-ion chemistry renowned for thermal stability, long cycle life, and inherent safety. It is the primary chemistry across the Farich portfolio.
Liquid Cooling
A closed-loop thermal management technique that circulates coolant to rapidly extract heat from battery modules. Vital for high-density containerized ESS.
Localized Support
Region-specific technical and customer assistance delivered in local languages and time zones. Farich operates multilingual teams across 10+ countries to sustain remote O&M commitments.
Low-Voltage (LV) Series
Battery systems engineered for traditional inverter pairings and retrofit projects. Favored in residential and small-business applications where safety clearances are tight.
Micro-grid
A localized cluster of generation and loads that can run synchronized with or islanded from the main grid. Storage acts as the backbone, coordinating with hybrid inverters and AI-EMS.
MW (Megawatt)
A power unit equal to 1,000 kilowatts. Used to describe the discharge/charge capability of utility-scale ESS.
MWh (Megawatt-hour)
PCS Power Conversion System
The bidirectional inverter block that converts DC energy into AC and vice versa for charging. Works with the BMS to comply with grid services requirements.
Peak-Shaving
The strategy of using stored energy to reduce grid imports during high-tariff periods. A foundational use case for C&I ESS and demand charge management.
Portable Power Station
A mobile battery pack designed for field work, outdoor recreation, or emergency relief. Shares core technologies with larger ESS but emphasizes portability and plug-and-play operation.
Predictive Analytics
Data-driven forecasting used to anticipate component wear, load spikes, or grid events. Feeds into remote O&M and AI-driven optimization routines.
Quality Pass Rate (QPR)
The percentage of units that clear every quality gate. Farich maintains a 99.7% QPR thanks to ISO 9001 processes and inline inspection.
Remote O&M (Operations & Maintenance)
Always-on monitoring, diagnostics, and firmware servicing performed offsite. Relies on cloud integration and localized support teams to keep assets running.
Renewable Integration
Using storage to smooth the intermittency of solar, wind, or hybrid resources. Enables higher renewable penetration when paired with AI-EMS and grid services.
Round-Trip Efficiency
The ratio of energy discharged to energy charged, expressed as a percentage. Higher efficiency boosts LCOS and project margins.
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
An industrial control framework that provides real-time visibility and commands for distributed assets. Integrates with EMS platforms to synchronize multi-site operations.
Smart BMS
An enhanced battery management system with remote telemetry, edge analytics, and over-the-air update capabilities. Acts as the data spine for AI-EMS.
Solar + Storage
The pairing of photovoltaic generation with batteries to store daytime excess for evening or backup use. Enabled by hybrid inverters and optimized through AI-driven optimization.
State of Charge (SoC)
The percentage of remaining energy in a battery relative to full capacity. Calculated continuously by the BMS to inform dispatch decisions.
State of Health (SoH)
A metric comparing current battery performance to its original specification, capturing degradation over time. Critical for warranty management and predictive maintenance.
Thermal Management
The systems and controls that keep batteries within ideal temperature bands. Combines liquid cooling, air cooling, insulation, and AI-driven optimization to secure zero thermal runaway.
UL 1973
A safety standard covering stationary batteries and light rail applications. Demonstrates intrinsic cell and module safety ahead of system-level UL 9540 certification.
UL 9540
UL 9540A
A test methodology that evaluates thermal runaway behavior at cell, module, and rack levels. Provides evidence to support zero thermal runaway claims.
UL Certification
Utility-Scale / Large-Scale ESS
Grid-connected projects measured in tens or hundreds of MW and MWh. Provide grid services, renewable smoothing, and energy trading.
Voltage
Zero Thermal Runaway
A safety design goal aimed at preventing self-accelerating temperature increases that could lead to fires. Achieved through stable chemistries, thermal management, and validated by UL 9540A testing.
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