A secondary cell is a [galvanic cell](/entry/tc-ec-cell-g) that can also be used as an [electrolytic cell](/entry/tc-ec-cell-e); in other words, it can be charged, then used to supply electrical energy to a device, then charged again. Rechargeable batteries are comprised of one or more secondary cells, as opposed to disposable batteries which are comprised of [primary cells](/entry/tc-ec-cell-p).

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Secondary cell

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Lithium-ion cell

The TROES 240 kWh cabinet is a lithium-ion battery energy storage system ([BESS](/entry/tc-batt-bess)) for use outdoors. The system is contained in a 10 foot long enclosure. It is supported by HVAC, thermal runaway protection, power conversion systems, and cloud-based operation. The cabinet may also contain fire suppression systems. It is designed by Canadian battery designed and manufacturer [TROES Corp.](/entry/c-troes).

TROES  Cabinet (240 kWh)

A galvanic cell, also known as a voltaic cell, is an [electrochemical cell](/entry/tc-ec-cell) that generates electrical energy through chemical reactions, specifically redox reactions. Galvanic cells are the building blocks of [batteries](/entry/tc-battery).

An electrolytic cell is a [cell](/entry/tc-ec-cell) containing an electrolyte in which an applied voltage causes a reaction to occur that would not occur otherwise (such as the breakdown of water into hydrogen and oxygen).

An electrochemical cell is a device capable of either generating electrical energy from chemical reactions or using electrical energy to cause chemical reactions. Those which generate electrical energy are called galvanic cells, and are the principal buidling block of [electric batteries](/entry/tc-battery).

The TROES 2437 kWh cabinet is a lithium-ion battery energy storage system ([BESS](/entry/tc-batt-bess)) for use outdoors. The system is contained in a 20 foot long enclosure. It is supported by a fire suppression system, HVAC, thermal runaway protection, power conversion systems, and cloud-based operation.  It is designed by Canadian battery designed and manufacturer [TROES Corp.](/entry/c-troes).

TROES  Cabinet (2437 kWh)

The protection circuit (center) of an [18650 cell](/entry/tc-ec-cell-18650). The cell on the left includes the protection circuit, while the one on the right has had the circuit removed.

18650 cell protection circuit

A proprietary battery module developed by [Rivian](/entry/c-rivian) for their [R1S](/entry/p-rivian-r1s) and [R1T](/entry/p-rivian-r1t) vehicles. Each module contains 864 [cells](/entry/tc-ec-cell-21700) in two stacked layers of 432 cells each.

Rivian 21700 Battery Module

A cylindrical [18650 lithium-ion cell](/entry/tc-ec-cell-18650) without the casing on, showing the [jelly roll](/entry/tc-cell-jellyroll) inside.

18650 cell disassembled

An [18650 cell](/entry/tc-ec-cell-18650) and an American quarter for scale.

18650 cell

A lithium-ion cell is a [secondary cell](/entry/tc-ec-cell-s) ("rechargeable battery") that uses a lithium compound as its cathode (positive terminal) material, and typically graphite as the anode (negative terminal) material. Lithium-ion cells feature high energy density and low self-discharge, making them ideal for a variety devices including mobile phones and electric vehicle batteries.

The TROES 4874 kWh cabinet is a lithium-ion battery energy storage system ([BESS](/entry/tc-batt-bess)) for use outdoors. The system is contained in a 40 foot long enclosure. It is supported by a fire suppression system, HVAC, thermal runaway protection, power conversion systems, and cloud-based operation.  It is designed by Canadian battery designed and manufacturer [TROES Corp.](/entry/c-troes).

TROES  Cabinet (4874 kWh)

18650 cells

Top (positive) and side view of several [18650 cells](/entry/tc-ec-cell-18650). The green and yellow cells have the standard length of 65mm, while the pink cells are longer due to the presence of a protection circuit.

18650 cells of different lengths

A primary cell is a [galvanic cell](/entry/tc-ec-cell-g) that is designed to be used only once, such as the cells that comprise disposable batteries.

Primary cell

The TROES Indoor Cabinet is an 880 kWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system ([BESS](/entry/tc-batt-bess)) for use indoors. The cabinet consists of 8 modules and is supported by thermal runaway protection, power conversion systems, and cloud-based operation  The cabinet is designed by Canadian battery designed and manufacturer [TROES Corp.](/entry/c-troes).

TROES Indoor Cabinet (880 kWh)

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Description	A secondary cell is a galvanic cell that can also be used as an electrolytic cell; in other words, it can be charged, then used to supply electrical energy to a device, then charged again. Rechargeable batteries are comprised of one or more secondary cells, as opposed to disposable batteries which are comprised of primary cells.
Type of	TCElectrolytic cell
Has types	TCLithium-ion cell
Used in	PRivian 21700 Battery Module, PTROES Cabinet (240 kWh), PTROES Cabinet (2437 kWh), PTROES Cabinet (4874 kWh), PTROES Indoor Cabinet (880 kWh), 6 more…
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