BESS comparison
e-STORAGE (Canadian Solar) SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) vs HyperStrong HyperBlock M (AC version)
Both columns come from what e-STORAGE (Canadian Solar) and HyperStrong publish. Fields either maker does not publish are marked «not published»; we do not estimate or rank.
e-STORAGE (Canadian Solar)
SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016)
5.016 MWh
20 ft containerliquid-cooledLFPshipping
HyperStrong
HyperBlock M (AC version)
12.8 MWh
modular blockliquid-cooledLFPshipping
Specifications side by side
| Field | e-STORAGE (Canadian Solar) SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) | HyperStrong HyperBlock M (AC version) |
|---|---|---|
| Max energy per enclosure | 5.016 MWh | 12.8 MWh |
| Max power per enclosure | 2.4 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 | 314 Ah | 601 Ah |
| Cell configuration | 1P104S pack, 1P416S rack, 12 racks (12P416S) | 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 | 1164.8–1497.6 (nominal 1331.2) V | 1123.2–1497.6 (rated 1331.2) V |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled | liquid-cooled |
| Ingress protection | IP55 / NEMA 3R (packs IP67) | Container IP55, Pack IP65, PDU IP55 |
| Operating temperature | -30…55 (derating from 45) °C | -30…55 °C |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm |
| Weight | 43 t | 24 t |
| Energy density | not published | not published |
| Round-trip efficiency | 93% | 93% |
| Cycle life | 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 | 10,000 · >10000cls@SOH70%, 0.5P, to achieve up to 20 years of operation life guarantee |
| Calendar life | 25 y | 20 y |
| Warranty | not published | not published |
| Fire suppression | Aerosol-based suppression system; dry pipe sprinkler system (options); combustible gas detector with active ventilation | Combustible gas detection, temperature sensor, smoke detection, cabin level aerosols, deflagration venting panels, water fire protection |
| Generation | 3.0 Plus | MagicBlock platform, 2025 |
| Announced | 2025-05 | 2025-05 |
| Certifications | 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 | 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: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 5.016 MWh; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 12.8 MWh
- Max power per enclosure: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 2.4 MW; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 3.2 MW
- Published durations: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 2 h · 4 h; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 4 h
- Cell capacity: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 314 Ah; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 601 Ah
- Cell configuration: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 1P104S pack, 1P416S rack, 12 racks (12P416S); HyperBlock M (AC version) — 8P416S / 16P416S
- Form factor: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 20 ft container; HyperBlock M (AC version) — modular block
- Block type: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — DC block; HyperBlock M (AC version) — AC block (PCS integrated)
- PCS integrated: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — no; HyperBlock M (AC version) — yes
- DC voltage: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 1164.8–1497.6 (nominal 1331.2) V; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 1123.2–1497.6 (rated 1331.2) V
- Ingress protection: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — IP55 / NEMA 3R (packs IP67); HyperBlock M (AC version) — Container IP55, Pack IP65, PDU IP55
- Operating temperature: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — -30…55 (derating from 45) °C; HyperBlock M (AC version) — -30…55 °C
- Weight: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 43 t; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 24 t
- Cycle life: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 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; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 10,000 · >10000cls@SOH70%, 0.5P, to achieve up to 20 years of operation life guarantee
- Calendar life: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 25 y; HyperBlock M (AC version) — 20 y
- Fire suppression: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — Aerosol-based suppression system; dry pipe sprinkler system (options); combustible gas detector with active ventilation; HyperBlock M (AC version) — Combustible gas detection, temperature sensor, smoke detection, cabin level aerosols, deflagration venting panels, water fire protection
- Generation: SolBank 3.0 Plus (CSI-SolBank-S-PL-5016) — 3.0 Plus; HyperBlock M (AC version) — MagicBlock platform, 2025
- Certifications: 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; HyperBlock M (AC version) — EN50549, EN61000, G99, IEC60730, IEC62477, IEC62619, IEC62933, IEEE1547, NFPA855/68/69, UL1741, UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, UN38.3, VDE4110, VDE4120
Variants
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 |
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 |
Full model cards
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