Hithium Showcases its First 4 Hours Long-Duration ESS at RE+ 2024

HiTHIUM  launched the HiTHIUM ∞Block 6.25MWh Energy Storage System (6.25MWh BESS) in Anaheim, California, debut at RE+ 2024, with global deliveries set to commence in Q2 2025. The system is designed to provide an optimal platform for 4 hours long-duration energy storage applications.

As California increasingly relies on solar energy, the state often generates surplus solar energy during the day, this surplus presents an opportunity to shift power supply to meet the evening peak demand. HiTHIUM's 4 hours energy storage system effectively captures this 'Golden Hour,' enabling the transfer of energy and helping to address supply and demand imbalances.

Tailored for the North American market, this system boasts five key attributes: exceptional safety, high value, broad compatibility, easy maintenance, and eco-friendliness. It features a flame-retardant top cover and an innovative dual protection BMS for enhanced SIL2 functional safety and cybersecurity. Offering a 15 percent cost reduction compared to the initial investment for the 5MWh BESS, it delivers a battery life of up to 15,000 cycles and a lifespan of 27 years, while also reducing auxiliary power consumption by 30 percent with the 6.25MWh model.

The system is compatible with both string and central PCS systems, enables full SOC range calibration, and simplifies maintenance with an external active balancing device that cuts maintenance time by up to 11 hours. Finally, it operates at a low noise level of 65dB, uses eco-friendly refrigerants to minimize environmental impact, and is constructed from 100 percent recyclable materials.

The launch of HiTHIUM's 6.25MWh BESS is a significant step in coping with the region's growing demand and highlights the company's commitment to driving the global green energy transition toward a more sustainable future.