Self-Discharge is the rate at which a battery reduces the stored charge of the battery without any connection between the electrodes that decreases the shelf life of batteries. The Self-Discharge is a natural and unavoidable process in energy storage devices, lithium-ion batteries generally have lower self-discharge rates compared to nickel-based batteries. The Self-Discharge occurs due to various internal processes and factors, including: Chemical Reactions; Impurities; Leakage Currents; Temperature; State of Charge; Chemical Composition.
Related Definitions in the Project: The Energy Storage System (ESS) and Battery
