BESS comparison
BYD Energy Storage MC Cube-T Pro BESS vs CLOU Electronics Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version)
Both columns come from what BYD Energy Storage and CLOU Electronics publish. Fields either maker does not publish are marked «not published»; we do not estimate or rank.
BYD Energy Storage
MC Cube-T Pro BESS
8.576 MWh
modular blockliquid-cooledLFPshipping
CLOU Electronics
Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version)
6.251 MWh
20 ft containerliquid-cooledLFPshipping
Specifications side by side
| Field | BYD Energy Storage MC Cube-T Pro BESS | CLOU Electronics Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) |
|---|---|---|
| Max energy per enclosure | 8.576 MWh | 6.251 MWh |
| Max power per enclosure | 4.008 MW | 3.125 MW |
| Published durations | 2 h · 4 h | 2 h · 4 h |
| Segment | utility-scale | utility-scale |
| Status | shipping | shipping |
| Cell chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Cell capacity | not published | 587 Ah |
| Cell configuration | 2×6×1P416S (12-cube) / 2×8×1P416S (16-cube) | 1P416S×8 (8P416S) |
| Cell supplier | not published | not published |
| Form factor | modular block | 20 ft container |
| Block type | DC block | AC block (PCS integrated) |
| PCS integrated | no | yes |
| DC voltage | 1081.6–1489.3; 1331.2 nominal V | 1123.2–1497.6 V |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled | liquid-cooled |
| Ingress protection | IP55 | IP55 |
| Operating temperature | -30…55 °C | -30…50 (55 optional on H) °C |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 8815 × 2442 × 3170 mm | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm |
| Weight | not published | 47 t |
| Energy density | not published | not published |
| Round-trip efficiency | not published | not published |
| Cycle life | not published | not published |
| Calendar life | not published | not published |
| Warranty | not published | not published |
| Fire suppression | perfluorohexanone gas suppression + water spray | smoke/heat detectors, FACP, ventilation (NFPA 69), dry pipes with sprinklers, aerosol (optional on S), deflagration vent panel (optional) |
| Generation | MC Cube-T Pro (China market, A-series) | 3.0 |
| Announced | 2024-04 | 2025-06 |
| Certifications | GB 44240, GB/T 34131, GB/T 36276, GB/T 44026 | CE, CEI 0-16, EN 50549, EN 62477-1, G99, IEC 61000, IEC 62477-1, IEC 62619, IEC 62933, IEC 62993-5-2, IEC 63056, NTS 2.1, NTS SENP 1.1, UL 9540A, UN 38.3/UN 3536, VDE-AR-N 4110, VDE-AR-N 4120 |
| Public datasheet | yes | yes |
Where they differ
Only fields both manufacturers publish and where the values are not identical. Not a judgement — the right choice depends on the project.
- Max energy per enclosure: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 8.576 MWh; Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 6.251 MWh
- Max power per enclosure: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 4.008 MW; Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 3.125 MW
- Cell configuration: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 2×6×1P416S (12-cube) / 2×8×1P416S (16-cube); Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 1P416S×8 (8P416S)
- Form factor: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — modular block; Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 20 ft container
- Block type: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — DC block; Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — AC block (PCS integrated)
- PCS integrated: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — no; Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — yes
- DC voltage: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 1081.6–1489.3; 1331.2 nominal V; Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 1123.2–1497.6 V
- Operating temperature: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — -30…55 °C; Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — -30…50 (55 optional on H) °C
- Dimensions (L × W × H): MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 8815 × 2442 × 3170 mm; Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm
- Fire suppression: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — perfluorohexanone gas suppression + water spray; Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — smoke/heat detectors, FACP, ventilation (NFPA 69), dry pipes with sprinklers, aerosol (optional on S), deflagration vent panel (optional)
- Generation: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — MC Cube-T Pro (China market, A-series); Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 3.0
- Announced: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 2024-04; Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 2025-06
- Certifications: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — GB 44240, GB/T 34131, GB/T 36276, GB/T 44026; Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — CE, CEI 0-16, EN 50549, EN 62477-1, G99, IEC 61000, IEC 62477-1, IEC 62619, IEC 62933, IEC 62993-5-2, IEC 63056, NTS 2.1, NTS SENP 1.1, UL 9540A, UN 38.3/UN 3536, VDE-AR-N 4110, VDE-AR-N 4120
Published by only one of the two: Cell capacity, Weight.
Variants
BYD Energy Storage MC Cube-T Pro BESS variants
| Variants | Energy | Power | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| XH12C-B6012-A-R2 (6.0 MWh 2h) | 6.012 MWh | 3.006 MW | 2 h |
| XH12C-B6432-A-R4 (6.4 MWh 4h) | 6.432 MWh | 1.608 MW | 4 h |
| XH16C-B8016-A-R2 (8.0 MWh 2h) | 8.016 MWh | 4.008 MW | 2 h |
| XH16C-B8576-A-R4 (8.6 MWh 4h) | 8.576 MWh | 2.144 MW | 4 h |
CLOU Electronics Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) variants
| Variants | Energy | Power | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua-C3.0H 6250 kWh / 3125 kW @0.5CP (DC, HV box) | 6.25 MWh | 3.125 MW | 2 h |
| Aqua-C3.0S 6251 kWh / 1563 kVA (string PCS) | 6.251 MWh | 1.563 MW | 4 h |
Full model cards
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