BESS comparison
HyperStrong HyperBlock M (AC version) vs Trina Storage Elementa 2
Both columns come from what HyperStrong and Trina Storage publish. Fields either maker does not publish are marked «not published»; we do not estimate or rank.
HyperStrong
HyperBlock M (AC version)
12.8 MWh
modular blockliquid-cooledLFPshipping
Trina Storage
Elementa 2
5.015 MWh
20 ft containerliquid-cooledLFPshipping
Specifications side by side
| Field | HyperStrong HyperBlock M (AC version) | Trina Storage Elementa 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max energy per enclosure | 12.8 MWh | 5.015 MWh |
| Max power per enclosure | 3.2 MW | not published |
| Published durations | 4 h | not published |
| Segment | utility-scale | utility-scale |
| Status | shipping | shipping |
| Cell chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Cell capacity | 601 Ah | 314 Ah |
| Cell configuration | 8P416S / 16P416S | 1P416S12P |
| Cell supplier | not published | not published |
| Form factor | modular block | 20 ft container |
| Block type | AC block (PCS integrated) | DC block |
| PCS integrated | yes | no |
| DC voltage | 1123.2–1497.6 (rated 1331.2) V | 1123.2–1497.6 V |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled | liquid-cooled |
| Ingress protection | Container IP55, Pack IP65, PDU IP55 | IP55 (container, excl. TMS); IP67 module |
| Operating temperature | -30…55 °C | -30…50 °C |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm |
| Weight | 24 t | 42.5 t |
| Energy density | not published | not published |
| Round-trip efficiency | 93% | not published |
| Cycle life | 10,000 · >10000cls@SOH70%, 0.5P, to achieve up to 20 years of operation life guarantee | 10,000 · Datasheet claim: 'up to 10,000 cycles with 0 degradation in first half year'; test conditions not published |
| Calendar life | 20 y | not published |
| Warranty | not published | not published |
| Fire suppression | Combustible gas detection, temperature sensor, smoke detection, cabin level aerosols, deflagration venting panels, water fire protection | automatic aerosol-based fire suppression system; water-based suppression optional; heat/smoke/gas sensors, active ventilation |
| Generation | MagicBlock platform, 2025 | 2 |
| Announced | 2025-05 | not published |
| Certifications | EN50549, EN61000, G99, IEC60730, IEC62477, IEC62619, IEC62933, IEEE1547, NFPA855/68/69, UL1741, UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, UN38.3, VDE4110, VDE4120 | CE, IEC 61000-6-2/4, IEC 62477-1, IEC 62619, IEC 62933-5-2, IEC 63056, UL 1973, UL 9540, UL 9540A, UN38.3 |
| 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: HyperBlock M (AC version) — 12.8 MWh; Elementa 2 — 5.015 MWh
- Cell capacity: HyperBlock M (AC version) — 601 Ah; Elementa 2 — 314 Ah
- Cell configuration: HyperBlock M (AC version) — 8P416S / 16P416S; Elementa 2 — 1P416S12P
- Form factor: HyperBlock M (AC version) — modular block; Elementa 2 — 20 ft container
- Block type: HyperBlock M (AC version) — AC block (PCS integrated); Elementa 2 — DC block
- PCS integrated: HyperBlock M (AC version) — yes; Elementa 2 — no
- DC voltage: HyperBlock M (AC version) — 1123.2–1497.6 (rated 1331.2) V; Elementa 2 — 1123.2–1497.6 V
- Ingress protection: HyperBlock M (AC version) — Container IP55, Pack IP65, PDU IP55; Elementa 2 — IP55 (container, excl. TMS); IP67 module
- Operating temperature: HyperBlock M (AC version) — -30…55 °C; Elementa 2 — -30…50 °C
- Weight: HyperBlock M (AC version) — 24 t; Elementa 2 — 42.5 t
- Cycle life: HyperBlock M (AC version) — 10,000 · >10000cls@SOH70%, 0.5P, to achieve up to 20 years of operation life guarantee; Elementa 2 — 10,000 · Datasheet claim: 'up to 10,000 cycles with 0 degradation in first half year'; test conditions not published
- Fire suppression: HyperBlock M (AC version) — Combustible gas detection, temperature sensor, smoke detection, cabin level aerosols, deflagration venting panels, water fire protection; Elementa 2 — automatic aerosol-based fire suppression system; water-based suppression optional; heat/smoke/gas sensors, active ventilation
- Generation: HyperBlock M (AC version) — MagicBlock platform, 2025; Elementa 2 — 2
- Certifications: HyperBlock M (AC version) — EN50549, EN61000, G99, IEC60730, IEC62477, IEC62619, IEC62933, IEEE1547, NFPA855/68/69, UL1741, UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, UN38.3, VDE4110, VDE4120; Elementa 2 — CE, IEC 61000-6-2/4, IEC 62477-1, IEC 62619, IEC 62933-5-2, IEC 63056, UL 1973, UL 9540, UL 9540A, UN38.3
Published by only one of the two: Max power per enclosure, Published durations, Round-trip efficiency, Calendar life, Announced.
Variants
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 |
Trina Storage Elementa 2 variants
| Variants | Energy | Power | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.015 MWh (314 Ah, 12 racks × 4 modules), 2–4 h | 5.015 MWh | not published | not published |
| 4.073 MWh (306 Ah, 1P416S10P, 10 racks × 4 packs), 2–6 h | 4.073 MWh | not published | not published |
Full model cards
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