Germany’s AEG has launched a new high-voltage battery for rooftop PV systems.
“AEG’s new stackable high-voltage battery, AEG AS-BMH02, offers a modular 5 kWh solution designed for flexible installation planning,” a company spokesperson said. pv magazine. “Each module can be clustered to a maximum of four units per cluster, with two clusters reaching a total capacity of 40 kWh.”
The AEG AS-BMH02 battery measures 380 mm x 700 mm x 170 mm and weighs 52 kg. It has a nominal power of 3 kWh and a usable power of 5 kW.
The new product also features a rated voltage of 380 V, an output voltage of 320-480 V, and a charging voltage of 435 V. It is IP66 rated and comes with a 10 year warranty.
The battery is said to have a lifespan of more than 4,500 cycles.
“This modular design allows for easy upgrades, accommodating changes in energy generation and consumption profiles over time,” the company said in a statement. “Installers can initially set up one or two modules in the winter and easily expand capacity by stacking additional modules in the summer or after a few years, increasing customer satisfaction and facilitating additional sales.”
According to the company, the modularity of the system also simplifies warehouse management for distributors, as there is no need to track production batches to avoid voltage imbalances.
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