SolarMD Containerised BESS
The SolarMD Containerised BESS is a battery pack with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) cells, certification to IEC 62933-5-2:2020 and an ingress rating of IP65.
Last updated: 29 October 2026
Battery and charging
- Chemistry
- Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)
- Rated charge cycles
- 7000
- Energy returned
- > 93% (Battery Only)
- Depth of discharge it is rated at
- 90
“Cell Chemistry Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)”
Source: solarmd.co.za/storage/2025/07/Solar-MD-Containerised-BESS-HV-Range-July-2025-DIGITAL.pdf
“Cycle Life @25°C ≥7000 Recommended depth of discharge (DoD) 90%”
Source: solarmd.co.za/storage/2025/07/Solar-MD-Containerised-BESS-HV-Range-July-2025-DIGITAL.pdf
“Container Round Trip Efficiency > 93% (Battery Only)”
Source: solarmd.co.za/storage/2025/07/Solar-MD-Containerised-BESS-HV-Range-July-2025-DIGITAL.pdf
“Recommended depth of discharge (DoD) 90%”
Source: solarmd.co.za/storage/2025/07/Solar-MD-Containerised-BESS-HV-Range-July-2025-DIGITAL.pdf
Battery care and safety
- Operating temperature range
- -10°C to 50°C (-30°C on request)
- Ingress protection
- IP65
“Container Ambient Temperature -10°C to 50°C (-30°C on request)”
Source: solarmd.co.za/storage/2025/07/Solar-MD-Containerised-BESS-HV-Range-July-2025-DIGITAL.pdf
“Container Thermal Insulation Rockwool Protection Class IP65”
Source: solarmd.co.za/storage/2025/07/Solar-MD-Containerised-BESS-HV-Range-July-2025-DIGITAL.pdf
Compatibility
- Bank sizes it can be set to
- 500 kWh up to 6.528 MWh
“Storage size for a containerised solution can range from 500 kWh up to 6.528 MWh per container”
Source: solarmd.co.za/storage/2025/07/Solar-MD-Containerised-BESS-HV-Range-July-2025-DIGITAL.pdf
Certification claims
- Certification claimed by the manufacturer
- IEC 62619 / UN38.3 / UN3480/ UL1642/ CE
- Standard certified to
- IEC 62933-5-2:2020
“IEC 62619 / UN38.3 / UN3480/ UL1642/ CE”
Source: solarmd.co.za/storage/2025/07/Solar-MD-Containerised-BESS-HV-Range-July-2025-DIGITAL.pdf
“Container Safety Standard IEC 62933-5-2:2020”
Source: solarmd.co.za/storage/2025/07/Solar-MD-Containerised-BESS-HV-Range-July-2025-DIGITAL.pdf
Sources
- Archived document
Source: solarmd.co.za/storage/2025/07/Solar-MD-Containerised-BESS-HV-Range-July-2025-DIGITAL.pdf
Retrieved October 29, 2026