Containerized Battery Energy Storage — Aleo Containerized Smart ESS Series by ALEO POWER
Aleo Containerized Smart ESS packs liquid-cooled LFP storage, power conversion, STS fast transfer, tiered BMS and the AMS control core into ISO-standard containers — from 1,044 kWh up to 3,793.92 kWh per unit, delivered as one factory-tested system that lands on a level pad and commissions in days.
Containerized Series Specifications
Four catalogue configurations span the 1.5–3.8 MWh band — same SC52T05-314 LFP cluster platform (52.2 kWh, 1P260S), same liquid-cooled architecture, same AMS core. AC equipment is sized per configuration; battery configuration can be customized per project.
| Parameter | AP-1567 (AP750-1500L) | AP-1568 (AP500-1000L/1500L) | AP-2089 (AP1000-2000L) | AP-H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated energy | 1,567 kWh | 1,044 / 1,568 kWh | 2,089 kWh | 3,793.92 kWh |
| Battery cluster | 52.2 kWh LFP clusters · SC52T05-314 cells · 3.2 V / 314 Ah · 1P260S | |||
| DC system voltage (V) | 832 (728 – 940) | 832 (728 – 940) | 832 (728 – 940) | Per configuration |
| Charge / discharge rate | 0.5P / 0.5P | 0.5P | 0.5P / 0.5P | 0.5P |
| Integrated PCS | 750 kW (375 + 375) | 500 kW | 1,000 kW | Customized |
| STS (switch time) | 1,200 kW (600 + 600) · <10 ms | 600 / 660 kW · <10 ms | 1,200 / 1,320 kW · <10 ms | — |
| Transformer | 750 kVA · 400/400 V | 500 kVA · 400/400 V | 1,000 kVA · 400/400 V | — |
| Fire protection | Aerosol + water spray | Aerosol + water spray | Aerosol + water spray | Per configuration |
| Dimensions W×D×H (mm) | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 | 6058 × 2438 × 2896 | 20GP cabinet |
| Weight | ≈ 23,000 kg | ≈ 18,000 / 22,000 kg | ≈ 24,000 kg | — |
| Cooling / protection | Battery liquid-cooled · IP65 | Battery liquid-cooled · IP65 | Battery liquid-cooled · IP65 | Liquid-cooled platform |
| Ambient range | –25 ~ +55 °C | –25 ~ +55 °C | –25 ~ +55 °C | Per configuration |
| Cycle life | ≥ 8,000 @ 25 °C | Per datasheet | ≥ 8,000 @ 25 °C | Per configuration |
| Certifications | AP-1567 / AP-1568 / AP-2089: IEC 62619 · IEC/EN 61000 · UN 3536 · UN 38.3 · MSDS — full set ships with each unit | |||
Solving Deployment Bottlenecks in Containerized Storage
Mega-watt-hour storage projects usually fail in the gap between battery delivery and a working plant. The Aleo containerized platform removes the gaps that stall site-built projects:
The concrete-building trap. Site-built ESS rooms mean civil works, HVAC contractors, fire consultants and months of coordination before a single kWh flows. A container arrives pre-built — the building IS the product.
Circulating currents between clusters. Paralleled battery clusters without cluster-level control fight each other and age unevenly. Our one-cluster-one-controller architecture isolates each cluster and prevents circulating currents.
Thermal runaway anxiety. Insurers increasingly demand documented fire protection. Every container ships with aerosol + water-spray fire protection, comprehensive temperature control and external maintenance access for personnel safety.
Fault blindness at scale. A 2 MWh plant hides faults until they become failures. Extensive fault diagnosis — more than 150 monitored items — plus tiered BMS catches degradation early, locally and remotely.
Vendor finger-pointing. Battery vendor blames PCS vendor, PCS vendor blames BMS. Containerized ESS from one manufacturer means one FAT, one warranty, one engineering line to call.
Commissioning drift. Integrators re-tune systems differently at every site. Factory-tested AMS dispatch logic ships pre-configured — commissioning confirms the configuration instead of inventing it.
Four Configurations, One Containerized Platform
From the 1.5 MWh-class AP-1567/1568 to the 20GP high-capacity AP-H, every configuration shares the same 52.2 kWh LFP cluster platform and AMS control core.
AP-1567
- 1.5 MWh-class liquid-cooled container with a 750 kW PCS in a 375 + 375 split and 1,200 kW STS (<10 ms transfer)
- Aerosol + water-spray fire protection, IP65, –25 ~ +55 °C, cycle life ≥ 8,000 @ 25 °C
AP-1568
- Two rated energies on one 500 kW platform — 1,044 kWh (AP500-1000L) or 1,568 kWh (AP500-1500L)
- 600 / 660 kW STS with <10 ms transfer, 500 kVA 400/400 V transformer, aerosol + water-spray fire protection
AP-2089
- Two-megawatt-hour class container with a 1,000 kW integrated PCS and 1,200 / 1,320 kW STS (<10 ms)
- 1,000 kVA 400/400 V transformer included — a complete grid-connected plant in one 20 ft unit
AP-H · 3,793.92 kWh
- Highest-capacity catalogue unit: 3,793.92 kWh in a standard 20GP ISO container
- Battery configuration 10P416S, scalable — built for high-capacity outdoor deployment
Decision Matrix — Which Configuration Fits Your Project
Project capacity, integrated power and expansion plans select the configuration — answer three questions first.
| Driver | Choose AP-1567 / AP-1568 if | Choose AP-2089 if | Choose AP-H if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project capacity | 1 – 1.6 MWh | ≈ 2 MWh | 3.8 MWh per unit and above |
| Integrated PCS power | 500 – 750 kW | 1,000 kW | Customized per cluster |
| Site conditions | Outdoor yard, crane access | Outdoor yard, crane access | Yard or substation site |
| Backup / cycling target | Peak shaving + daily cycling | Arbitrage + microgrid anchor | Grid-scale shifting |
| Expansion path | + containers | + containers | Multi-container AP-H clusters |
Containerized ESS vs Site-Built ESS Rooms vs Genset-Only
Large backup projects still default to concrete ESS rooms or rows of diesel gensets. Both carry costs that never appear on the purchase invoice — figures below reflect typical industry-documented ranges.
| Metric | Aleo Containerized ESS | Site-built ESS room | Diesel genset plant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to energization | Days — factory-tested | 6–12 months incl. civil works | Months — install + permits |
| Energy cost per kWh cycled | R 0.8 – 1.5 | R 1.2 – 2.0 (integration overhead) | R 4 – 6 (fuel + maintenance) |
| Fire protection | Aerosol + water spray, factory-fitted | Designed per site, vendor split | Fuel storage hazard |
| Round-trip efficiency | ≥ 90% | 85 – 90% (integration losses) | 25 – 35% |
| Scalability | Add containers | New civil works each phase | Add gensets + fuel |
| Fault visibility | >150 diagnosis items, remote | Depends on integrator | Engine alarms only |
| Emissions on site | Zero | Zero | NOx, PM, noise, spill risk |
Application Cases — Containerized & Cluster Systems
Configurations from this series are running across Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia. Three representative patterns:
1.5 MW / 2.6 MWh C&I plant
Seven ALEO 215 kW PCS units, each connected to a dedicated battery cluster. The one-cluster-one-controller architecture enables precise cluster-level management and prevents circulating currents.
Improved system safety, stability and efficiency across the full plant.
500 kW / 1,044 kWh arbitrage
A Lithuanian customer adopted the ALEO 500 kW / 1,044 kWh BESS to charge during low or negative wholesale prices and discharge when prices rise.
Significant direct economic benefit through price-arbitrage strategies.
1,500 kW / 2,580 kWh hybrid microgrid
PV–ESS–diesel hybrid microgrid system operating in a dusty, high-temperature environment — exactly the conditions standard C&I cabinets struggle with.
Stable power with renewable penetration in harsh site conditions.
Certifications & Compliance
Containerized systems are engineered to harmonized standards, with the certification documentation set shipping alongside each unit for your insurer, fire authority and lender.
Certificate numbers and issuing-body references arrive in the procurement package for your audit file.
Procurement Guide — Pricing · Lead Time · Installation
Containerized ESS is quoted as a configured system — final pricing reflects battery configuration, AC output, site conditions and integration scope. Every factor is itemized line-by-line in the quotation.
Final price reflects rated energy, PCS power, battery configuration, container size, fire-protection scope, certification documentation and any upstream PV or downstream load integration.
Average manufacturing time is 35 days from signed contract. Sea freight, site delivery and commissioning are scheduled separately by destination.
One container. There is no batching requirement — a single AP-1567 ships with the same FAT documentation and commissioning support as a multi-container plant.
The container is positioned on a level pad or pier foundation, connected to AC distribution and communications. Typical on-site work is days, not months; commissioning confirms the factory configuration.
Two-track training — operations and preventive maintenance — delivered during commissioning. Your own staff leave able to run the system and respond to the >150 monitored fault items.
Five-year warranty for long-term, worry-free operation, lifetime remote engineering support, and spare-parts recommendations supplied at delivery.
Engineering & Procurement Toolkit
Worksheets and decision helpers to size your containerized storage, estimate payback and prepare your site.
Container Sizing Worksheet
Match daily MWh throughput and outage window to an AP-series configuration.
Download worksheet →Site & Grid Connection Checklist
Pad, crane access, protection settings and interconnection requirements before you order.
Open checklist →Fire Compliance Document Pack
What insurers and fire authorities typically request for containerized ESS approvals.
View pack →Diesel Displacement Calculator
Compare genset runtime vs battery cycling OPEX at your local fuel price.
Open calculator →Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions procurement teams ask about containerized storage.
What if my project needs a configuration outside the AP-series catalogue?+–
The AP-series (AP-1567, AP-1568, AP-2089 and AP-H, from 1,044 kWh to 3,793.92 kWh) are catalogue configurations with defined rated energy and integrated PCS. For projects outside the catalogue — different container layouts, cluster counts or output ratings — our engineering team delivers a configured design with a complete drawing set; quote per site.
How fast can a containerized system be commissioned?+–
Average manufacturing time is 35 days from contract. On site, positioning on a level pad, AC and communications connection and commissioning typically take days — the system ships factory-tested, so commissioning confirms the configuration instead of building it.
How does the one-cluster-one-controller architecture help my project?+–
Each battery cluster runs on its own controller, enabling precise cluster-level management and preventing circulating currents between clusters. In the Malaysia 1.5 MW / 2.6 MWh plant, seven 215 kW PCS units each serve a dedicated cluster — improving system safety, stability and efficiency.
What fire protection is included?+–
Every AP-series container ships with aerosol + water-spray fire protection, comprehensive container temperature control and external maintenance access for personnel safety. Certificate numbers and issuing-body references arrive in the procurement documentation set.
Can the container work in hot, dusty or coastal environments?+–
Yes — the platform is proven in high-temperature Australian VSG sites and dusty Zimbabwean hybrid microgrids. IP65 enclosure, air conditioning and comprehensive temperature control are part of the container design; specify your site conditions in the inquiry and the configuration is adjusted accordingly.
What monitoring and dispatch functions are included?+–
Local and remote monitoring, remote scheduling of energy-storage operation, smart operation data management, active-power dispatch and demand response, with more than 150 fault-diagnosis items and tiered BMS. An integrated LCD for real-time monitoring is optional.
What after-sales support does ALEO POWER provide?+–
Five-year warranty, lifetime remote engineering support (email / phone / video), spare-parts recommendations at delivery, and operator training during commissioning. Our engineers have been to more than 100 project sites worldwide.
About This Containerized ESS Guide
ALEO POWER manufactures containerized storage and microgrid systems. Rated energies, P-rates, battery configurations, dimensions and electrical parameters on this page come directly from the current product series (AP-1567, AP-1568, AP-2089 and AP-H). Application cases summarize documented ALEO POWER installations; ROI ranges are industry-wide figures drawn from published storage research — context, not guarantees. Every quotation includes a sized analysis matched to your tariff schedule, interval data and site conditions.
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