BESS comparison
BYD Energy Storage MC Cube-T Pro BESS vs LG Energy Solution JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR)
Both columns come from what BYD Energy Storage and LG Energy Solution 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
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LG Energy Solution
JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR)
5.11 MWh
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Specifications side by side
| Field | BYD Energy Storage MC Cube-T Pro BESS | LG Energy Solution JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) |
|---|---|---|
| Max energy per enclosure | 8.576 MWh | 5.11 MWh |
| Max power per enclosure | 4.008 MW | 2.55 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 | not published |
| Cell configuration | 2×6×1P416S (12-cube) / 2×8×1P416S (16-cube) | 14 packs in series × 6 racks in parallel (2HR) |
| Cell supplier | not published | not published |
| Form factor | modular block | modular block |
| Block type | DC block | AC block (PCS integrated) |
| PCS integrated | no | yes |
| DC voltage | 1081.6–1489.3; 1331.2 nominal V | not published |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled | liquid-cooled |
| Ingress protection | IP55 | IP55 |
| Operating temperature | -30…55 °C | -30…50 °C |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 8815 × 2442 × 3170 mm | 7020 × 2570 × 2900 mm |
| Weight | not published | 48 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 | gas detection and active venting system, fire detection and alarm system |
| Generation | MC Cube-T Pro (China market, A-series) | 2024 |
| Announced | 2024-04 | 2024-11 |
| Certifications | GB 44240, GB/T 34131, GB/T 36276, GB/T 44026 | IEEE1547, IFC/CFC, NFPA 69, NFPA 72, NFPA 855, UL1642, UL1741 (SA, SB), UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A and large-scale fire testing, UN 38.3 |
| 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; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 5.11 MWh
- Max power per enclosure: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 4.008 MW; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 2.55 MW
- Cell configuration: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 2×6×1P416S (12-cube) / 2×8×1P416S (16-cube); JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 14 packs in series × 6 racks in parallel (2HR)
- Block type: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — DC block; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — AC block (PCS integrated)
- PCS integrated: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — no; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — yes
- Operating temperature: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — -30…55 °C; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — -30…50 °C
- Dimensions (L × W × H): MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 8815 × 2442 × 3170 mm; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 7020 × 2570 × 2900 mm
- Fire suppression: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — perfluorohexanone gas suppression + water spray; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — gas detection and active venting system, fire detection and alarm system
- Generation: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — MC Cube-T Pro (China market, A-series); JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 2024
- Announced: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — 2024-04; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 2024-11
- Certifications: MC Cube-T Pro BESS — GB 44240, GB/T 34131, GB/T 36276, GB/T 44026; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — IEEE1547, IFC/CFC, NFPA 69, NFPA 72, NFPA 855, UL1642, UL1741 (SA, SB), UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A and large-scale fire testing, UN 38.3
Published by only one of the two: DC voltage, 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 |
LG Energy Solution JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) variants
| Variants | Energy | Power | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JF2 2HR AC LINK — 5.11 MWh / 2.55 MW, 690 Vrms, 0.5 CP | 5.11 MWh | 2.55 MW | 2 h |
| JF2 4HR AC LINK — 5.11 MWh / 1.32 MW (6 × 220 kVA), 690 Vrms, 0.25 CP | 5.11 MWh | 1.32 MW | 4 h |
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