20-foot container energy storage lithium battery

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.

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.

Why should you use multiple energy storage containers?

Multiple containers can be combined to create larger energy storage capacities, providing scalability based on the application energy requirements. This solution is ideal for retrofit installations, when dedicated battery room space is unavailable, and for semi-permanent installations.

What are energy storage systems?

Energy storage systems offer an ideal solution for enhancing the flexibility of energy projects. Designed for both outdoor and indoor use, these systems can be deployed in diverse settings, from remote wind farms to dense urban environments. The modular structure allows for easy customization and expansion, adapting to a wide range of requirements.

What is CATL doing with energy storage?

CATL is no stranger to energy storage, having been involved with the Zhangbei wind/solar energy storage facility from 2011, moving indoors in 2020 for Phase I of the Jinjiang station and even landing in Texas for a huge liquid-cooled battery storage project.

Will lithium ion batteries deteriorate over the first 5 years?

The foremost among them is that the lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries inside will not suffer any degradation over the first five years, the company said. This has been achieved thanks to biomimetic SEI (solid electrolyte interphase) and self-assembled electrolyte technologies, which CATL said has ‘cleared roadblocks for the movement of lithium ions’.