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.
Concurrent with that, Western integrators like Powin, Fluence and Wärtsilä have launched their own products of that form factor, a departure from their previous proprietary modular approach. Several BESS developers and operators Energy-Storage.news has spoken to recently said the 20-foot 5MWh form factor was the only viable product for their projects.
Configured to meet project requirements with a 1.25MW/2.5MWh setup, this system utilizes Hoy Power container products. Featuring LFP batteries known for their high safety and performance, the solution comprises multiple battery packs and racks housed in a 20-foot container, achieving a total capacity of 5.505MWh.