Energy
Exide introduces modular storage system for industrial use
Exide Technologies has unveiled a new modular battery storage unit aimed at commercial applications, renewable integration, and agricultural facilities.
Key points
- The Solition Powerflex system pairs a 261 kWh LFP battery with a 125 kW bidirectional power conversion system.
- Up to 15 cabinets can link together for grid-tied setups, yielding a maximum capacity of 3.915 MWh.
- The unit features dual-loop liquid thermal management and integrated safety equipment including aerosol fire suppression.
New storage unit design
French manufacturer Exide Technologies has launched a commercial battery energy storage system called Solition Powerflex. pv magazine reported that the unit houses a 261 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery alongside a 125 kW bidirectional power conversion setup inside an outdoor enclosure.
Grid-connected configurations allow up to 15 cabinets to run in parallel, delivering a combined output of 1.875 MW and a total capacity of 3.915 MWh. For isolated off-grid setups, the equipment supports up to five linked cabinets.
Technical specifications
Each enclosure holds five battery packs using 314 Ah cells, each rated at 52.25 kWh. The hardware functions at a 400 V alternating current voltage across 50 Hz or 60 Hz frequencies, achieving a nominal round-trip efficiency of 86 percent.
The IP55-certified housing stands over two metres tall, spans slightly under one square metre in footprint weight-wise reaching approximately 2,720 kg. It functions in ambient temperatures spanning from minus 20 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius, with thermal regulation managed via separate liquid circuits for the battery and power conversion components.
Safety mechanisms comprise automated aerosol suppression, emergency shutdown controls, and explosion relief mechanisms. Serge Arbes, senior business director for global energy solutions at Exide Technologies, noted that commercial entities are increasingly seeking ways to bolster energy reliability, blend renewable sources into their operations, and manage electricity expenses.
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