Blade cube energy storage

What is BYD's MC Cube energy storage system?

BYD’s utility-scaled MC Cube energy storage system (ESS) using its blade-shaped, lithium iron-phosphate battery which removes modules with less components to free up more space in the system. Credit: BYD Every Wednesday and Friday, TechNode’s Briefing newsletter delivers a roundup of the most important news in China tech, straight to your inbox.

What is BYD MC cube?

BYD launched its first energy storage system based on blade batteries, the BYD MC Cube, at a solar-related trade show today, according to a live video replay. The energy storage system is equipped with blade battery cells that have passed pinprick tests and adopts a technology called CTS (cell to system).

How do energy storage systems work?

The energy storage system is equipped with blade battery cells that have passed pinprick tests and adopts a technology called CTS (cell to system). These blade batteries use a module-less, pack-less design and are integrated directly into the system, reducing the number of components by about 36 percent, the company said.

How many MWh can a BYD energy storage system produce?

When assembled into 20-foot containers, the energy storage system can have a capacity of 5.36 MWh per unit. BYD's MC Cube highlights the technical capabilities of BYD's energy storage system innovation, which is expected to accelerate the world's energy revolution process, the annual report said.

What is MC cube ESS?

The so-called MC Cube-SIB ESS container is the "world's first high-performance" sodium-ion battery for grid energy storage and is built with the company's innovative Blade packing architecture, according to BYD's Kai Wang. The 1200V MC Cube carries 2.3 MWh capacity, and its voltage can span in the 800V-1400V range.

Does BYD use a blade battery?

BYD is starting to use its signature blade battery in its energy storage systems, marking another major use of the battery technology in the company's business after passenger cars and electric buses.