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CLOU Electronics Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) vs Sunwoda Energy NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2)

Both columns come from what CLOU Electronics and Sunwoda Energy publish. Fields either maker does not publish are marked «not published»; we do not estimate or rank.

Specifications side by side

FieldCLOU Electronics Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version)Sunwoda Energy NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2)
Max energy per enclosure6.251 MWh5.015 MWh
Max power per enclosure3.125 MW2.508 MW
Published durations2 h · 4 h2 h
Segmentutility-scaleutility-scale
Statusshippingshipping
Cell chemistryLFPLFP
Cell capacity587 Ah314 Ah
Cell configuration1P416S×8 (8P416S)4170 kWh: 1P104S packs (104.49 kWh), 1P416S racks (417 kWh) x10; 5015 kWh: 12P416S
Cell suppliernot publishednot published
Form factor20 ft container20 ft container
Block typeAC block (PCS integrated)DC block
PCS integratedyesno
DC voltage1123.2–1497.6 V4170: 1164.8–1497.6 (rated 1331.2); 5015: 1040–1500 (nominal 1331.2) V
Coolingliquid-cooledliquid-cooled
Ingress protectionIP55IP55 / NEMA 3R
Operating temperature-30…50 (55 optional on H) °C4170: -30…60; 5015: -30…55 °C
Dimensions (L × W × H)6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm
Weight47 t41 t
Energy densitynot publishednot published
Round-trip efficiencynot published93%
Cycle lifenot published10,000 · Brochure (2023-11) for 314 Ah cell / NoahX-1500/4170: '10000 cycles @25℃, 0.5CP/0.5CP'. Press release (2023-09) claims cell cycle life 'exceeding 12,000 cycles' and product page for the 314 Ah cell lists 12000 cycles
Calendar lifenot published20 y
Warrantynot publishednot published
Fire suppressionsmoke/heat detectors, FACP, ventilation (NFPA 69), dry pipes with sprinklers, aerosol (optional on S), deflagration vent panel (optional)Water FSS / aerosol (optional); pack-level fire suppression, combustible gas emission and explosion venting (press release)
Generation3.0NoahX 2.0, 2023
Announced2025-062023-09
CertificationsCE, 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 4120AS3000, GB36276, IEC61000, IEC62477, IEC62619, IEC62933, NFPA68/69, NFPA855, UL1973, UL9540A, UN3536, UN38.3
Public datasheetyesyes

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; NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) — 5.015 MWh
  • Max power per enclosure: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 3.125 MW; NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) — 2.508 MW
  • Published durations: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 2 h · 4 h; NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) — 2 h
  • Cell capacity: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 587 Ah; NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) — 314 Ah
  • Cell configuration: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 1P416S×8 (8P416S); NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) — 4170 kWh: 1P104S packs (104.49 kWh), 1P416S racks (417 kWh) x10; 5015 kWh: 12P416S
  • Block type: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — AC block (PCS integrated); NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) — DC block
  • PCS integrated: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — yes; NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) — no
  • DC voltage: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 1123.2–1497.6 V; NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) — 4170: 1164.8–1497.6 (rated 1331.2); 5015: 1040–1500 (nominal 1331.2) V
  • Ingress protection: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — IP55; NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) — IP55 / NEMA 3R
  • Operating temperature: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — -30…50 (55 optional on H) °C; NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) — 4170: -30…60; 5015: -30…55 °C
  • Weight: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 47 t; NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) — 41 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); NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) — Water FSS / aerosol (optional); pack-level fire suppression, combustible gas emission and explosion venting (press release)
  • Generation: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 3.0; NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) — NoahX 2.0, 2023
  • Announced: Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) — 2025-06; NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) — 2023-09
  • 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; NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) — AS3000, GB36276, IEC61000, IEC62477, IEC62619, IEC62933, NFPA68/69, NFPA855, UL1973, UL9540A, UN3536, UN38.3

Published by only one of the two: Round-trip efficiency, Cycle life, Calendar life.

Variants

CLOU Electronics Aqua-C3.0 (S/H Version) variants

VariantsEnergyPowerDuration
Aqua-C3.0H 6250 kWh / 3125 kW @0.5CP (DC, HV box)6.25 MWh3.125 MW2 h
Aqua-C3.0S 6251 kWh / 1563 kVA (string PCS)6.251 MWh1.563 MW4 h

Sunwoda Energy NoahX 2.0 (NoahX-1500/4170, NoahX-1500/5015-L2) variants

VariantsEnergyPowerDuration
NoahX-1500/4170 — 4170 kWh, rated 0.5CP (2085 kW derived from published C-rate)4.17 MWh2.085 MW2 h
NoahX-1500/5015-L2 — 5015 kWh, standard 0.5P (2508 kW derived from published C-rate)5.015 MWh2.508 MW2 h

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