Black container energy storage project

What is the energy density of a 5 MWh container?

Due to the more compact design, the 5 MWh container will provide an energy density of 117 Wh/l. That is 46% higher than the 80 Wh/l that can be seen in standard systems based on 280 Ah cells. The product will also be technically compatible with most top inverter brands’ power control systems, or bidirectional inverters.

What is the largest European battery-based energy storage project?

In May 2023, we launched our largest European battery-based energy storage project at the Antwerp platform in Belgium. With its 40 containers, the site will develop a capacity of 75 MWh, which is equivalent to the daily consumption of almost 10,000 homes.

How many battery modules are in a 5 MWh container?

It will be outfitted with 48 battery modules based on the manufacturer’s new 314 Ah LFP cells, each module providing 104.5 kWh capacity and designed to meet the needs of large utility scale systems. Due to the more compact design, the 5 MWh container will provide an energy density of 117 Wh/l.

Why should you use energy storage as a back-up power?

Avoiding operational downtime and penalties for non-available service by using energy storage as back-up power. Stored renewable energy helps avoiding CO2 prices associated with fossil energy production. With the help of smart digital tools, you can get the most out of storage facilities.

How does energy storage help grid stabilization?

By providing instant and zero-carbon energy, our storage portfolio allows grid stabilization. Energy storage creates new revenue streams. For example, it allows expansion of the grid by supplying and storing energy for grid stabilization (so-called virtual grid expansion).

What does a 5 MWh battery container mean for LCoS?

This new 5 MWh container demonstrates that we can increase capacity and reduce LCOS, to make the energy transition genuinely affordable.” With 11 GWh of battery products shipped since the company was founded in 2019, Hithium is expanding its production capacity to 70 GWh by the end of this year.