The EP Cube storage system.
Image: Canadian Solar
Chinese-Canadian solar manufacturer Canadian Solar launched a new residential hybrid storage system at the RE+ show in Anaheim, CA. The battery uses LiFePO4 as the cathode material and has a round-trip efficiency of 93.93%.
“The EP Cube is highly customizable and was designed with the diverse needs of owners and installers in mind,” the company said in a statement. “Homeowners no longer have to choose what to power, as the whole house can be powered with the EP Cube. Installers can efficiently install the entire unit, which ultimately drives growth and cost savings. . »
The new product is available in four versions with storage capacity ranging from 9.9 to 19.9 kWh, with the smallest device having a 3-battery module configuration and the largest a 6-battery module configuration.
Each drum module measures 600mm×600mm×180mm and weighs 20 kg. The weight of the built-in battery inverter varies from 130 to 220 kg, and its size varies from 600mm x 1210mm x 220mm to 600mm x 1855mm x 220mm.
The system has a maximum PV input voltage of 600V and a PV input voltage range of 80 to 550V. With four MPPT channels, the MPPT voltage ranges from 90V to 550V.
The product comes with a 10-year warranty and can provide stable operation for up to 6,000 charge cycles.
“The EP Cube solution can be stacked for capacities from 9.9 kWh to 19.9 kWh,” said Canadian Solar. “Up to six units can be connected in parallel to provide up to 119.9 kWh of storage and 45.6 kW of output, which is more than enough to fully power the average home with high surge current appliances. and AC units.”
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