Abstract: A method comprises charging an electric vehicle using a connector connected at a first end to a direct current power source and at a second end to the electric vehicle, monitoring a state of charge of the electric vehicle, and when the state of charge exceeds a predefined state of charge level: disconnecting the first end of the connector from the direct current power source, connecting the first end of the connector to an alternating current source, and charging the electric vehicle using the connector connected at the first end to the alternating current source while the second end remains connected to the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A control, protection and power management system for an energy storage system, comprises an interface configured to communicate and provide energy exchange with a host power system, a local load, and the energy storage system, and processing structure configured to receive signals from the host power system and the energy storage system, to determine a mode of operation of the energy storage system and to provide control, protection and power management to the energy storage system.

Abstract: A community energy storage system comprises a cabinet, at least one battery bank mounted within the cabinet, the at least one battery bank comprising a plurality of battery modules electrically coupled to one another in series; and processing structure for monitoring at least one parameter of each of the battery modules, and in the event that the at least one parameter is outside of a threshold value, deactivating the at least one battery bank.

Abstract: A community energy storage system comprises a cabinet, at least one battery bank mounted within the cabinet, the at least one battery bank comprising a plurality of battery modules electrically coupled to one another in series; and processing structure for monitoring at least one parameter of each of the battery modules, and in the event that the at least one parameter is outside of a threshold value, deactivating the at least one battery bank.

Abstract: A control, protection and power management system for an energy storage system, comprises an interface configured to communicate and provide energy exchange with a host power system, a local load, and the energy storage system, and processing structure configured to receive signals from the host power system and the energy storage system, to determine a mode of operation of the energy storage system and to provide control, protection and power management to the energy storage system.

Abstract: A community energy storage system comprises a cabinet, at least one battery bank mounted within the cabinet, the at least one battery bank comprising a plurality of battery modules electrically coupled to one another in series; and processing structure for monitoring at least one parameter of each of the battery modules, and in the event that the at least one parameter is outside of a threshold value, deactivating the at least one battery bank.

Abstract: A multi-cell electrochemical battery comprises a casing having an interior divided into a plurality of battery cell compartments by at least one partition, each battery cell compartment sized to receive a plurality of battery cells. A fluid circuit comprises a plurality of flow passages extending across said container through said at least one partition. Fluid inlet structure receives input fluid and delivers the input fluid to the fluid circuit. Fluid outlet structure permits the egress of fluid exiting the fluid circuit from the container. A plurality of electrochemical battery cells is accommodated in each battery cell compartment.