BESS comparison
CLOU Electronics Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) vs e-STORAGE (Canadian Solar) SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016)
Both columns come from what CLOU Electronics and e-STORAGE (Canadian Solar) publish. Fields either maker does not publish are marked «not published»; we do not estimate or rank.
CLOU Electronics
Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version)
6.251 MWh
20 ft containerliquid-cooledLFPshipping
e-STORAGE (Canadian Solar)
SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016)
5.016 MWh
20 ft containerliquid-cooledLFPshipping
Specifications side by side
| Field | CLOU Electronics Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) | e-STORAGE (Canadian Solar) SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) |
|---|---|---|
| Max energy per enclosure | 6.251 MWh | 5.016 MWh |
| Max power per enclosure | 3.125 MW | 2.4 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 | 587 Ah | 314 Ah |
| Cell configuration | 1P416S×8 (8P416S) | 1P104S pack, 1P416S rack, 12 racks (12P416S) |
| Cell supplier | not published | not published |
| Form factor | 20 ft container | 20 ft container |
| Block type | AC block (PCS integrated) | DC block |
| PCS integrated | yes | no |
| DC voltage | 1123.2–1497.6 V | 1164.8–1497.6 (nominal 1331.2) V |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled | liquid-cooled |
| Ingress protection | IP55 | IP55 / NEMA 3R (packs IP67) |
| Operating temperature | -30…50 (55 optional on H) °C | -30…55 (derating from 45) °C |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm |
| Weight | 47 t | 43 t |
| Energy density | not published | not published |
| Round-trip efficiency | not published | 93% |
| Cycle life | not published | 12,000 · 'up to 12,000 cycles and 25 years of design life' (datasheet); '100% useable battery capacity during the first 4 years'; test conditions not published |
| Calendar life | not published | 25 y |
| Warranty | not published | not published |
| Fire suppression | smoke/heat detectors, FACP, ventilation (NFPA 69), dry pipes with sprinklers, aerosol (optional on S), deflagration vent panel (optional) | Aerosol-based suppression system; dry pipe sprinkler system (options); combustible gas detector with active ventilation |
| Generation | 3.0 | 3.0 Plus |
| Announced | 2025-06 | 2025-05 |
| Certifications | 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 | IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 62477-1, IEC 62619, IEC 62933-5-2, IEC 63056, NFPA 68 (optional), NFPA 69, NFPA 855, UL 9540A, UN38.3/UN3536 |
| 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: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 6.251 MWh; SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 5.016 MWh
- Max power per enclosure: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 3.125 MW; SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 2.4 MW
- Cell capacity: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 587 Ah; SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 314 Ah
- Cell configuration: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 1P416S×8 (8P416S); SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 1P104S pack, 1P416S rack, 12 racks (12P416S)
- Block type: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — AC block (PCS integrated); SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — DC block
- PCS integrated: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — yes; SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — no
- DC voltage: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 1123.2–1497.6 V; SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 1164.8–1497.6 (nominal 1331.2) V
- Ingress protection: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — IP55; SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — IP55 / NEMA 3R (packs IP67)
- Operating temperature: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — -30…50 (55 optional on H) °C; SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — -30…55 (derating from 45) °C
- Weight: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 47 t; SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 43 t
- Fire suppression: 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); SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — Aerosol-based suppression system; dry pipe sprinkler system (options); combustible gas detector with active ventilation
- Generation: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 3.0; SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 3.0 Plus
- Announced: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 2025-06; SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 2025-05
- Certifications: 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; SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 62477-1, IEC 62619, IEC 62933-5-2, IEC 63056, NFPA 68 (optional), NFPA 69, NFPA 855, UL 9540A, UN38.3/UN3536
Published by only one of the two: Round-trip efficiency, Cycle life, Calendar life.
Variants
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 |
e-STORAGE (Canadian Solar) SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) variants
| Variants | Energy | Power | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-PL-5016-2h (0.5P; rated DC capacity 4,800 kWh) | 5.016 MWh | 2.4 MW | 2 h |
| S-PL-5016-4h (0.25P; rated DC capacity 4,800 kWh) | 5.016 MWh | 1.2 MW | 4 h |
Full model cards
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