### Question
How is the term energy storage system defined?


### Answer
The term **energy storage system** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 17232* as the following:

> any system, equipment, facility, or technology that—


(A) is capable of absorbing or converting energy, storing the energy for a period of time, and dispatching the energy

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17232*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER V-ACCELERATED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part D-Energy Storage for Transportation and Electric Power**

