HyperStrong introduced the 10-foot modular HyperBlock M utility-scale BESS
The BESS stores 3-3.2 MWh of energy per container and supports high-density deployment
The company also showcased the HyperCube C&I II Plus and HyperCube Max energy storage systems
Utilty scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) are increase in capacity with larger and heavier battery containers, making transportation and logistics challenging. At Intersolar Europe, Luis Manuel Haya Carballo, Solutions Engineer at HyperStrong, discussed the company’s solutions to address this challenge. He also presented the company’s HyperBlock M, HyperCube C&I II Plus, and HyperCube C&I II Max energy storage solutions.
Carballo said that present utility-scale BESS are largely standardized around the 20-foot container size with 5 MWh storage capacity. He added that while their deployments have been successful and perform well, there are logistical challenges in transporting containers weighing around 40 to 45 tons. He said some ports and roads are not yet equipped to handle such cargo, while transportation costs also increase significantly beyond this weight.
HyperStrong introduced the HyperBlock M, a modular 10-foot BESS solution, keeping these challenges in view. It accommodates between 3 MWh and 3.2 MWh of energy storage, depending on the battery cell.
According to Carballo, the top-mounted thermal management system allows up to 6 containers to be installed side by side with approximately 5 cm spacing and replicated in a back-to-back configuration. The 6 adjacent containers are connected through a common interface that integrates the power outputs to the power conversion system (PCS), control systems, and safety functions, while the thermal management system remains mounted on top. He said that the modular design offers high energy density by increasing the amount of energy installed within a given footprint, rather than increasing the capacity of a single container, and also solves transportation challenges.
Hyperstrong introduced HyperCube Max, a new C&I energy storage system (ESS) derived from the company's utility-scale platform. It is based on 2 battery racks from the 12-rack configuration used in the company's 20-foot utility-scale container. The system uses the same thermal management system, battery management system (BMS), and operating principles as the utility-scale platform. Its integrated PCS supports 400 V AC, 690 V AC, and 800 V AC outputs. The HyperCube Max is available in 2- and 4-hour configurations, while the HyperCube C&I II Plus is offered in a 2-hour configuration, he adds
For C&I applications, the company offers the HyperCube C&I II Plus energy storage solution. The system offers 261 kWh of storage capacity with a 400 V AC output. The product integrates HyperStrong's BMS, safety features, and performance technologies within a standardized enclosure. The PCS is integrated at the bottom of the cabinet.
Regarding availability, Carballo said the HyperCube C&I II Plus is currently available across Europe with the required certifications. Selected versions of the HyperCube Max will be available from Q3 2026, while the HyperBlock M is planned for launch next year.
