BESS comparison
LG Energy Solution JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) vs Pylontech Container L5000-BAT
Both columns come from what LG Energy Solution and Pylontech publish. Fields either maker does not publish are marked «not published»; we do not estimate or rank.
LG Energy Solution
JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR)
5.11 MWh
modular blockliquid-cooledLFPshipping
Pylontech
Container L5000-BAT
5.016 MWh
20 ft containerliquid-cooledLFPshipping
Specifications side by side
| Field | LG Energy Solution JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) | Pylontech Container L5000-BAT |
|---|---|---|
| Max energy per enclosure | 5.11 MWh | 5.016 MWh |
| Max power per enclosure | 2.55 MW | 2.5 MW |
| Published durations | 2 h · 4 h | 2 h · 3.3 h |
| Segment | utility-scale | utility-scale |
| Status | shipping | shipping |
| Cell chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Cell capacity | not published | not published |
| Cell configuration | 14 packs in series × 6 racks in parallel (2HR) | not published |
| 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 | not published | 1164–1497 V |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled | liquid-cooled |
| Ingress protection | IP55 | IP55 |
| Operating temperature | -30…50 °C | -20…50 °C |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 7020 × 2570 × 2900 mm | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm |
| Weight | 48 t | 43 t |
| Energy density | not published | not published |
| Round-trip efficiency | not published | not published |
| Cycle life | not published | 8,500 · Cycle Life >8500, Depth of Discharge 98% (single string); test conditions not stated |
| Calendar life | not published | not published |
| Warranty | not published | not published |
| Fire suppression | gas detection and active venting system, fire detection and alarm system | aerosol |
| Generation | 2024 | M7-20ft |
| Announced | 2024-11 | not published |
| Certifications | IEEE1547, IFC/CFC, NFPA 69, NFPA 72, NFPA 855, UL1642, UL1741 (SA, SB), UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A and large-scale fire testing, UN 38.3 | CE, IEC 62040-1, IEC 62619, UL 1973, UL 9540A, VDE 2510-50 |
| 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: JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 5.11 MWh; Container L5000-BAT — 5.016 MWh
- Max power per enclosure: JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 2.55 MW; Container L5000-BAT — 2.5 MW
- Published durations: JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 2 h · 4 h; Container L5000-BAT — 2 h · 3.3 h
- Form factor: JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — modular block; Container L5000-BAT — 20 ft container
- Block type: JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — AC block (PCS integrated); Container L5000-BAT — DC block
- PCS integrated: JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — yes; Container L5000-BAT — no
- Operating temperature: JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — -30…50 °C; Container L5000-BAT — -20…50 °C
- Dimensions (L × W × H): JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 7020 × 2570 × 2900 mm; Container L5000-BAT — 6058 × 2438 × 2896 mm
- Weight: JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 48 t; Container L5000-BAT — 43 t
- Fire suppression: JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — gas detection and active venting system, fire detection and alarm system; Container L5000-BAT — aerosol
- Generation: JF2 AC LINK (2HR / 4HR) — 2024; Container L5000-BAT — M7-20ft
- Certifications: 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; Container L5000-BAT — CE, IEC 62040-1, IEC 62619, UL 1973, UL 9540A, VDE 2510-50
Published by only one of the two: Cell configuration, DC voltage, Cycle life, Announced.
Variants
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 |
Pylontech Container L5000-BAT variants
| Variants | Energy | Power | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| M7-20ft-5MWh at 0.5C | 5.016 MWh | 2.5 MW | 2 h |
| Min. configuration 3344kWh/1000kW | 3.344 MWh | 1 MW | 3.3 h |
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