225 kWh Liquid-Cooled Sodium-Ion C&I Battery Energy Storage System

Reduced Supply Chain Risk: Avoid lithium market price spikes and supply bottlenecks using globally abundant sodium resources.

Streamlined On-Site Installation: Pre-wired, factory-tested outdoor cabinets require only AC/DC and comms hookups, cutting field labor costs by over 50%.

Lower Long-Term O&M: Liquid cooling reduces thermal stress, cutting cooling maintenance calls and filter replacements by 40%.

Safe 0V Transport & Storage: Sodium-ion batteries can be discharged to 0V for ocean transport, eliminating shipping fire risks and high storage costs.

High Round-Trip Efficiency (RTE): Uniform thermal management maintains system RTE above 88%, maximizing energy arbitrage returns.

Flexible One-Stop Customization: Bonnen handles custom pack design, custom enclosures, and software integration for both sodium and lithium projects.

Faster Project Payback: Lower initial purchase costs combined with utility demand charge savings reduce commercial payback to under 4 years.

The system is designed for a wide range of energy storage projects.

✅ Solar + Energy Storage

Store excess solar power during the day and use it when electricity prices are higher.

✅ Peak Shaving

Reduce peak demand charges and lower monthly electricity costs.

✅ Time-of-Use Energy Management

Charge during off-peak hours and discharge during expensive peak periods.

✅ Backup Power

Provide reliable emergency power during grid outages.

✅ Manufacturing Facilities

Improve power quality and reduce operating expenses.

✅ Industrial Parks

Support centralized energy management for multiple buildings.

✅ EV Charging Stations

Reduce grid impact during fast charging while improving energy utilization.

✅ Microgrids

Work with renewable energy, generators, and utility grids for reliable power supply.

Q1: What is a 225 kWh liquid-cooled sodium-ion C&I BESS?

A: A 225 kWh liquid-cooled sodium-ion C&I BESS is a commercial battery storage enclosure that uses sodium-ion cells and liquid cooling to store energy, reduce peak electric bills, and supply backup power for commercial buildings.

Q2: How does a liquid-cooled sodium-ion battery compare to a traditional LFP battery?

A: Compared to traditional LFP batteries, sodium-ion batteries cost 20–30% less in raw materials, work far better in sub-zero cold weather (retaining 85%+ capacity at -40°C), and carry zero risk of thermal runaway during 0V transport.

Q3: How much can a 225 kWh sodium-ion BESS reduce peak demand charges?

A: Based on field operational data, deploying a 225 kWh sodium-ion system for peak shaving cuts commercial peak demand charges by 25% to 35%, depending on local electric rates.

Q4: Can Bonnen Battery customize the 225 kWh system for specific project requirements?

A: Yes, we offer complete custom engineering. We can adjust system voltage, pack layout, EMS protocols, inverter matching, and cabinet paint/branding to fit your exact site specs.

Q5: How many steps are required to install and commission this system on site?

A: Installation requires just three steps: Step 1, set the pre-built cabinet on your concrete pad; Step 2, connect the main power cables and comms lines; Step 3, turn on power and complete automated EMS commissioning.

Q6: What is the cycle life and expected warranty of Bonnen’s sodium-ion BESS?

A: Bonnen sodium-ion systems deliver 6,000+ deep cycles at 100% DOD under standard conditions. Standard warranty and optional extended-warranty terms are determined by annual energy throughput, operating temperature, SOC window and end-of-warranty capacity.

Q7: How does liquid cooling improve performance over traditional air cooling?

A: Liquid cooling keeps cell-to-cell temperature differences under 3°C, lowers internal cooling energy draw by 30%, and extends total battery life by up to 20% compared to air-cooled cabinets.

Q8: Can Bonnen supply lithium-ion batteries if my project needs LFP or NMC?

A: Yes, Bonnen Battery manufactures both sodium-ion and custom lithium battery packs (LFP/NMC) for industrial, marine, and commercial projects.

Q9: What is the operating temperature range for this sodium-ion energy storage system?

A: The system operates smoothly from -30°C up to 55°C, making it an ideal choice for cold northern sites and hot outdoor environments.

Q10: How does this system integrate with existing rooftop solar PV installations?

A: The cabinet connects via Modbus TCP/RTU to standard hybrid inverters and site SCADA systems, automatically storing solar power during peak production and discharging during high-rate hours.

Q11: What fire safety systems are integrated into the cabinet?

A: Each cabinet features multi-layer fire safety including Automatic fluoroketone or FM-200 (selected according to project requirements and local code), integrated smoke/gas sensors, automated thermal disconnects.

Q12: Why choose sodium-ion over lithium for large-scale energy storage?

A: Sodium-ion offers lower raw material costs, higher thermal safety, superior cold-weather performance, and zero lithium supply chain bottlenecks.

Q13: How can project engineers request custom CAD files, single-line diagrams, or quotes?

A: You can visit bonnenbatteries.com or contact our engineering team directly to receive custom CAD drawings, single-line diagrams, and detailed pricing within 24 hours.