Vilion releases new C&I battery energy storage system

Chinese energy service company Vilion has released a new containerized modular battery energy storage system. Named the EnerCube, it is designed for commercial and industrial applications, including industrial and office parks, solar-plus-storage-plus-EV-charging stations, and grid ancillary services for grid operators.

“It features high-efficiency charging and discharging capabilities, along with a rapid response time of less than 200ms,” the company said in a statement. “The system consists of eight modular battery cabinets and one electrical cabinet, supporting a maximum configuration of 1,000 kW PCS and a designed capacity of 2,250 kWh.”

Each battery cabinet is physically isolated and equipped with its own Battery Management System (BMS), temperature regulation, and fire control system.  It utilizes lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries and can operate in temperatures ranging from -30 C to 50 C, as well as at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters.  Its protection level is rated at IP54, and it can handle relative humidity of up to 95%.

“EnerCube supports multiple energy sources, including solar, diesel generators, and wind turbines,” the firm highlighted. “Vilion’s Energy Management System (EMS) is compatible with various storage devices and systems (such as multiple PV inverters, solar, storage, diesel, and charging systems) to provide integrated operation and management.’

The system is packed in a standard 20HQ container, with dimensions of 6.058 m in width, 2.438 m in depth, 2.896 m in height, and a weight of 27,000 kg. “The containerized design ensures easy transportation and a quick, plug-and-play setup, ideal for rapid deployment in various environments,” Vilion concluded.