SolarEdge launches 197 kWh commercial battery system in Italy

SolarEdge has introduced its CSS-OD commercial battery system in Italy in a 197 kWh configuration targeting mid- to large-scale commercial and industrial solar installations, with scalability up to 4 MWh per site.

The CSS-OD system is available now in the Italian market. It is designed for both indoor and outdoor C&I installations and pairs a 197 kWh battery cabinet with one or two 50 kW inverters. The configuration scales to 1 MW of power and 4 MWh of storage capacity per site.

The launch extends SolarEdge’s commercial storage portfolio following the introduction of a 102.4 kWh CSS-OD variant at the end of 2024. The larger capacity addresses growing demand for higher storage volumes in the C&I segment, where solar and storage integration is increasingly tied to consumption management, peak demand control, and grid interaction.

SolarEdge said intended applications include self-consumption maximization, peak shaving, energy tariff optimization, and management of grid injection and withdrawal limits — functions the company said are particularly relevant for industrial and commercial users with energy-intensive or variable consumption profiles.

Giuliano Orzan, SolarEdge country manager for Italy, said interest in commercial storage is also being driven by the evolution of the Italian market, citing dynamic tariffs, peak shaving, and grid flexibility as areas where storage use cases are expanding.

SolarEdge said the system was designed to high safety and cybersecurity standards and features simplified installation and commissioning procedures. The announcement does not disclose cell chemistry, depth of discharge, round-trip efficiency, or warranty terms.

From pv magazine Italia