BESS comparison
CRRC Zhuzhou Institute 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System vs HyperStrong HyperBlock M (AC version)
Both columns come from what CRRC Zhuzhou Institute and HyperStrong publish. Fields either maker does not publish are marked «not published»; we do not estimate or rank.
CRRC Zhuzhou Institute
6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System
6.901 MWh
20 ft containerliquid-cooledLFPshipping
HyperStrong
HyperBlock M (AC version)
12.8 MWh
modular blockliquid-cooledLFPshipping
Specifications side by side
| Field | CRRC Zhuzhou Institute 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System | HyperStrong HyperBlock M (AC version) |
|---|---|---|
| Max energy per enclosure | 6.901 MWh | 12.8 MWh |
| Max power per enclosure | not published | 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 | 416S4P (10-ft) / 416S8P (20-ft) | 8P416S / 16P416S |
| Cell supplier | not published | not published |
| Form factor | 20 ft container | modular block |
| Block type | DC block | AC block (PCS integrated) |
| PCS integrated | no | yes |
| DC voltage | 1081.6–1497.6 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…55 °C | -30…55 °C |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm |
| Weight | 48 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 | Aerosol-based suppression system; flooded fire protection systems (options); fire alarm panel, heat and smoke detection, alarm bell and strobe | Combustible gas detection, temperature sensor, smoke detection, cabin level aerosols, deflagration venting panels, water fire protection |
| Generation | 6.X (2026) | MagicBlock platform, 2025 |
| Announced | 2026-01 | 2025-05 |
| Certifications | IEC 61000, IEC 62477-1, IEC 62619, IEC 62933-5-2, IEC 63056, UL9540A, UN3536, UN38.3 | 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: 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System — 6.901 MWh; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 12.8 MWh
- Published durations: 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System — 2 h · 4 h; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 4 h
- Cell capacity: 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System — 587 Ah; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 601 Ah
- Cell configuration: 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System — 416S4P (10-ft) / 416S8P (20-ft); HyperBlock M (AC version) — 8P416S / 16P416S
- Form factor: 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System — 20 ft container; HyperBlock M (AC version) — modular block
- Block type: 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System — DC block; HyperBlock M (AC version) — AC block (PCS integrated)
- PCS integrated: 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System — no; HyperBlock M (AC version) — yes
- DC voltage: 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System — 1081.6–1497.6 V; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 1123.2–1497.6 (rated 1331.2) V
- Ingress protection: 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System — IP55; HyperBlock M (AC version) — Container IP55, Pack IP65, PDU IP55
- Weight: 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System — 48 t; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 24 t
- Fire suppression: 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System — Aerosol-based suppression system; flooded fire protection systems (options); fire alarm panel, heat and smoke detection, alarm bell and strobe; HyperBlock M (AC version) — Combustible gas detection, temperature sensor, smoke detection, cabin level aerosols, deflagration venting panels, water fire protection
- Generation: 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System — 6.X (2026); HyperBlock M (AC version) — MagicBlock platform, 2025
- Announced: 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System — 2026-01; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 2025-05
- Certifications: 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System — IEC 61000, IEC 62477-1, IEC 62619, IEC 62933-5-2, IEC 63056, UL9540A, UN3536, UN38.3; 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: Max power per enclosure, Round-trip efficiency, Cycle life, Calendar life.
Variants
CRRC Zhuzhou Institute 6.X Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System variants
| Variants | Energy | Power | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CESS-L3125-EU-0.5C — 3.125 MWh (10-ft, 587 Ah) | 3.125 MWh | not published | 2 h |
| CESS-L3125-EU-0.25C — 3.125 MWh (10-ft, 587 Ah) | 3.125 MWh | not published | 4 h |
| CESS-L3450-EU-0.5C — 3.450 MWh (10-ft, 648 Ah) | 3.45 MWh | not published | 2 h |
| CESS-L6250-EU-0.5C — 6.250 MWh (20-ft, 587 Ah) | 6.25 MWh | not published | 2 h |
| CESS-L6250-EU-0.25C — 6.250 MWh (20-ft, 587 Ah) | 6.25 MWh | not published | 4 h |
| CESS-L6901-EU-0.5C — 6.901 MWh (20-ft, 648 Ah) | 6.901 MWh | not published | 2 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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