BESS comparison
CLOU Electronics Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) vs LG Energy Solution JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR)
Both columns come from what CLOU Electronics and LG Energy Solution 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
LG Energy Solution
JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR)
5.11 MWh
modular blockliquid-cooledLFPshipping
Specifications side by side
| Field | CLOU Electronics Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) | LG Energy Solution JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) |
|---|---|---|
| Max energy per enclosure | 6.251 MWh | 5.11 MWh |
| Max power per enclosure | 3.125 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 | 587 Ah | not published |
| Cell configuration | 1P416S×8 (8P416S) | 14 packs in series × 6 racks in parallel (2HR) |
| 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 | not published |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled | liquid-cooled |
| Ingress protection | IP55 | IP55 |
| Operating temperature | -30…50 (55 optional on H) °C | -30…50 °C |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm | 7020 × 2570 × 2900 mm |
| Weight | 47 t | 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 | smoke/heat detectors, FACP, ventilation (NFPA 69), dry pipes with sprinklers, aerosol (optional on S), deflagration vent panel (optional) | gas detection and active venting system, fire detection and alarm system |
| Generation | 3.0 | 2024 |
| Announced | 2025-06 | 2024-11 |
| 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 | 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: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 6.251 MWh; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 5.11 MWh
- Max power per enclosure: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 3.125 MW; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 2.55 MW
- Cell configuration: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 1P416S×8 (8P416S); JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 14 packs in series × 6 racks in parallel (2HR)
- Form factor: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 20 ft container; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — modular block
- Operating temperature: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — -30…50 (55 optional on H) °C; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — -30…50 °C
- Dimensions (L × W × H): Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 7020 × 2570 × 2900 mm
- Weight: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 47 t; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 48 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); JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — gas detection and active venting system, fire detection and alarm system
- Generation: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 3.0; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 2024
- Announced: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 2025-06; JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 2024-11
- 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; 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: Cell capacity, DC voltage.
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 |
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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