BESS comparison
CLOU Electronics Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) vs HyperStrong HyperBlock M (AC version)
Both columns come from what CLOU Electronics and HyperStrong 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
HyperStrong
HyperBlock M (AC version)
12.8 MWh
modular blockliquid-cooledLFPshipping
Specifications side by side
| Field | CLOU Electronics Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) | HyperStrong HyperBlock M (AC version) |
|---|---|---|
| Max energy per enclosure | 6.251 MWh | 12.8 MWh |
| Max power per enclosure | 3.125 MW | 3.2 MW |
| Published durations | 2 h · 4 h | 4 h |
| Segment | utility-scale | utility-scale |
| Status | shipping | shipping |
| Cell chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Cell capacity | 587 Ah | 601 Ah |
| Cell configuration | 1P416S×8 (8P416S) | 8P416S / 16P416S |
| Cell supplier | not published | not published |
| Form factor | 20 ft container | modular block |
| Block type | AC block (PCS integrated) | AC block (PCS integrated) |
| PCS integrated | yes | yes |
| DC voltage | 1123.2–1497.6 V | 1123.2–1497.6 (rated 1331.2) V |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled | liquid-cooled |
| Ingress protection | IP55 | Container IP55, Pack IP65, PDU IP55 |
| Operating temperature | -30…50 (55 optional on H) °C | -30…55 °C |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm |
| Weight | 47 t | 24 t |
| Energy density | not published | not published |
| Round-trip efficiency | not published | 93% |
| Cycle life | not published | 10,000 · >10000cls@SOH70%, 0.5P, to achieve up to 20 years of operation life guarantee |
| Calendar life | not published | 20 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) | Combustible gas detection, temperature sensor, smoke detection, cabin level aerosols, deflagration venting panels, water fire protection |
| Generation | 3.0 | MagicBlock platform, 2025 |
| 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 | EN50549, EN61000, G99, IEC60730, IEC62477, IEC62619, IEC62933, IEEE1547, NFPA855/68/69, UL1741, UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, UN38.3, VDE4110, VDE4120 |
| 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; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 12.8 MWh
- Max power per enclosure: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 3.125 MW; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 3.2 MW
- Published durations: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 2 h · 4 h; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 4 h
- Cell capacity: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 587 Ah; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 601 Ah
- Cell configuration: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 1P416S×8 (8P416S); HyperBlock M (AC version) — 8P416S / 16P416S
- Form factor: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 20 ft container; HyperBlock M (AC version) — modular block
- DC voltage: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 1123.2–1497.6 V; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 1123.2–1497.6 (rated 1331.2) V
- Ingress protection: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — IP55; HyperBlock M (AC version) — Container IP55, Pack IP65, PDU IP55
- Operating temperature: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — -30…50 (55 optional on H) °C; HyperBlock M (AC version) — -30…55 °C
- Weight: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 47 t; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 24 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); HyperBlock M (AC version) — Combustible gas detection, temperature sensor, smoke detection, cabin level aerosols, deflagration venting panels, water fire protection
- Generation: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 3.0; HyperBlock M (AC version) — MagicBlock platform, 2025
- Announced: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 2025-06; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 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; HyperBlock M (AC version) — EN50549, EN61000, G99, IEC60730, IEC62477, IEC62619, IEC62933, IEEE1547, NFPA855/68/69, UL1741, UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, UN38.3, VDE4110, VDE4120
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 |
HyperStrong HyperBlock M (AC version) variants
| Variants | Energy | Power | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL3G71-06400 — 6.4 MWh / 400 kW×4 | 6.4 MWh | 1.6 MW | 4 h |
| HSL3G71-12800 — 12.8 MWh / 400 kW×8 | 12.8 MWh | 3.2 MW | 4 h |
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