Maldives Solar Container — 135kWp PV + 261kWh Liquid-Cooled ESS
This project · location
Maldives
Deployed at this site
PV + liquid-cooled ESS, 135kWp PV + 135kW/261kWh
Results achieved
Completed
2025
This project · payback
4 years
What happened at this site
Project overview
The case record describes a photovoltaic plus liquid-cooled energy storage system deployed in the Maldives to support a merchant microgrid, reduce diesel reliance and provide reserve capacity during peak tourism seasons.
Applications at this site
- Merchant microgrid support
- Diesel-reliance reduction for island power
- Peak-season reserve capacity
Installed capacity
- Photovoltaic: 135 kWp
- Energy storage: 135 kW / 261 kWh liquid-cooled
- Battery cells: LiFePO4 314 Ah
- Cooling: 5 kW PFPE cooling, temperature difference ≤ 3°C
- Protection: IP55, C4 corrosion rating, pack-level aerosol suppression
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Results at this site
Project advantages
- Liquid cooling: 5 kW PFPE cooling keeps pack temperature difference within 3°C for consistent performance.
- Island suitability: C4 corrosion rating and IP55 protection for humid coastal environments.
- Safety: pack-level aerosol fire suppression integrated.
- EMS: integrated energy management for microgrid dispatch.
Technical specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photovoltaic | 135 kWp |
| Energy storage | 135 kW / 261 kWh liquid-cooled |
| Battery cells | LiFePO4, 314 Ah |
| Cooling | 5 kW PFPE; ΔT ≤ 3°C |
| Protection | IP55; C4; pack-level aerosol suppression |
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