Battery module including base plate having gas discharge passage, and battery pack and energy storage system including the same

Abstract

A battery module reduces the risk of secondary ignition or explosion and increases cooling efficiency. The battery module includes a cell assembly having a plurality of secondary batteries stacked on each other in a front and rear direction; and a base plate configured such that the plurality of secondary batteries of the cell assembly are mounted to an upper portion thereof, the base plate including at least one gas discharge passage having a sidewall elongated in the front and rear direction to communicate with the outside and an open portion formed by a top of the sidewall in one direction and at least one anti-inflammatory mesh sheet configured to cover the open portion.

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