AlphaESS STORION H500
Flexible & Modular C&I Energy Storage Solution
Powering Kenya's Farms With the Sun, Not Diesel
AlphaESS's first STORION-LC-H500 deployment is powering one of Kenya’s leading off-grid solar-plus-storage irrigation projects with reliable, around-the-clock clean energy.
From KES 230,000 a Day to Zero Diesel
Delivered with strategic partner Enerchris, the fully commissioned 500 kW / 1 MWh Phase 1 system supports daytime PV supply, nighttime battery operation and automatic charging for a large-scale irrigation pumping station.
With Phase 2 now underway, the wider project has a modular roadmap scaling from 1 MW / 2 MWh toward a potential total project size of 9 MW / 18 MWh—creating a replicable model for replacing diesel-powered irrigation with clean, digitalised energy.
Build Your Energy System with Modular Blocks
Built for commercial and industrial energy storage, STORION LC H500 combines modular 500 kW PCS units with battery cabinets to create flexible 2 to 4 hour systems for on-grid, off-grid and mini-grid applications.
Transport Made Simpler
Cabinet based design helps simplify transportation, deployment and future expansion for commercial and industrial energy storage projects where site access and logistics are constrained.
Configure for Your Site
Each 500 kW system starts with four LC261 battery cabinets, a DC combiner, a DC/DC cabinet and an all-in-one PCS with integrated STS and transformer. This modular foundation supports a fit-for-site system design from day one.
Scale as Demand Grows
Start at 500 kW / 1.044 MWh with four battery cabinets. Add up to eight cabinets per PCS unit, then parallel up to four systems to scale from 500 kW to 2 MW and from 1.044 MWh to 8.352 MWh.
More Usable Energy Every Day
Liquid cooling and cell-level active balancing are designed to support stable battery performance and maximise usable capacity across the system lifetime.
Cooling That Keeps Performance Steady
Liquid cooling helps maintain optimal operating temperatures for stable performance and longer battery life.
Balancing That Protects Usable Energy
Cell-level active balancing helps maximise usable capacity and maintain long-term battery performance.
Protection Built Into Every Layer
From cell-level thermal isolation to rapid fire response and controlled pressure relief, STORION-LC-H500 provides multi-layer protection for on-site energy assets, with its battery safety design validated through UL 9540A testing.
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Protection From Cell to SystemContain Heat Before It Can SpreadCell-level aerogel insulation limits heat transfer, while module-level aerosol suppression helps contain thermal events before they spread across the battery system.Cell LevelAerogel InsulationModule LevelAerosol SuppressionUL 9540APack-Level Tested
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Rapid-Response SystemDetect and Respond Before Risk EscalatesSmoke, temperature and combustible gas detection work with automatic ventilation and dual aerosol–sprinkler protection to respond quickly to developing risks.Early DetectionBefore EscalationActive VentingGas RemovalDual ProtectionLayered Response
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Top Explosion Vent DesignRelease Pressure With ControlDesigned in accordance with NFPA 68, top-mounted explosion vent panels release internal pressure in a controlled direction, helping protect the cabinet structure and surrounding assets.Top VentingDirected ReleasePressure ReliefControlled ResponseCabinet ProtectionStructural Safety
Intelligence That Keeps Energy Working
AlphaCloud EMS 5.0 gives STORION LC H500 operators a connected view of system performance, helping teams manage thermal conditions, identify issues earlier and keep critical energy assets working with confidence.
Thermal Intelligence
Real-time thermal insights support stable operation, longer battery life and safer performance.
Operations Without Boundaries
Manage STORION LC H500 assets across web and mobile from one unified platform.
Actionable Fault Insight
Identify developing issues earlier to reduce downtime and keep operations running smoothly.
Security From Data to Device
Encrypted communications help protect operational data and connected energy assets.
Support That Keeps Business Moving
Local expertise, regional service resources and global engineering support help keep your energy storage system operating with confidence.
Warranty That Goes Further
STORION LC H500 is supplied with a 5-year product warranty and a 10-year battery performance warranty.
Local Support Across Africa
Regional service resources and local expertise help support C&I customers across Africa.
Regional Presence With Global Engineering
AlphaESS has subsidiaries in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya to support C&I customers across Africa.
STORION LC H500 Specification Sheet
| Nominal Output Power | 500 kW |
| Nominal Capacity | 1,044.8 – 2,089.6 kWh |
| Parallel Capability | Up to 4 systems (on-grid & off-grid) |
| Cycle Life | 8,000 cycles |
| Battery Chemistry | LiFePO₄ |
| Backup Switchover | ≤ 20 ms |
Ready to Power Your Business?
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