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Vilion launches its EnerArk series BESS container that combines batteries, BMS, PCS, EMS, MPPT, and thermal management within a single platform
It is a factory-preconfigured and tested BESS that can be installed at the site within 2 hours
The company says that it can also be used for grid ancillary services like peak shaving, load shifting, demand response, and frequency regulation
Chinese energy storage solution provider, Vilion (Shenzhen) New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., introduced a new outdoor battery energy storage (BESS) cabinet, EnerArk, aimed at Europe’s growing C&I markets.
According to the company, for BESS systems, developers are increasingly focused on reducing installation complexity, project scalability, and meeting safety needs. Thus, the BESS adopts an architecture that integrates batteries, battery management systems (BMS), power conversion systems (PCS), energy management systems (EMS), and thermal management, among others, within a single enclosure. In terms of installation flexibility, the cabinet is pre-configured and pre-tested at the factory before shipment. This approach is intended to reduce on-site engineering work and simplify installation and commissioning activities within 2 hours. The system, with its modular structure, allows multiple cabinets to be connected in parallel. It enables incremental expansion of energy storage capacity without significant modifications to the existing infrastructure on the AC side. The company says that such an approach may be useful for projects that anticipate future load growth or phased investment schedules.
Its incorporated safety measures include protection mechanisms at the cell, battery pack, cabinet, system, and station levels. The cabinet also incorporates 2 fire suppression methods – a Novec 1230 clean-agent system and a water-based firefighting system – intended to address different thermal event scenarios.
For operations and maintenance, the platform supports cloud-based monitoring functions. Its remote diagnostics, automated reporting, and fault detection capabilities help operators monitor system performance and identify issues, eliminating the need for frequent site visits.
On the application side, this storage cabinet is designed to operate alongside a range of energy sources and power systems, including PV, wind, utility grids, and diesel generators. These systems can be deployed for applications including peak shaving, load shifting, demand response, and frequency regulation, depending on project needs.
