HyperStrong, active in the BESS segment since 2011, has deployed over 30 GWh across more than 300 projects worldwide. The company emphasized its safety record – 35 million cells analyzed with zero incidents. Its portfolio spans residential, C&I, utility, and EV charging, with a focus at the event on the HyperCube (C&I) and HyperBlock (utility), particularly the HyperBlock M series, which ranges from 300 kWh to 12.8 MWh in DC and AC-integrated versions.
Described by HyperStrong International’s EMEA Solution Manager, Mingxuan Li, as the most compact in its category, the HyperBlock M delivers 3.2 MWh to 25.6 MWh. Its 12.8 MWh variant offers land investment savings of about 36.8% (DC) and 26.3% AC, compared to equivalent 5 MWh systems. Designed for 4-8 hour applications, a standard 50 MW / 200 MWh installation requires just 1,687 m² – cutting land use and upfront investment, making it ideal for space-constrained utility-scale projects, explained Li.
HyperBlock M features 18-layer protection, AI-based thermal runaway alerts up to 7 days in advance, and up to 50% lower thermal losses. It delivers 94% round-trip efficiency for 2-hour systems, and 93% for 4-hour systems, with 98% availability in 6 months, and over a 25-year design life.
Compared to 6.4 MWh analog systems, HyperBlock M offers 28% higher energy density, 20% lower cabling costs, and reduced land footprint, he added.
Panel Discussion
Participating in a panel discussion with TaiyangNews Head of Technology Shravan Chunduri, the panelists reflected on and shared insights into the latest innovations and trends at The smarter E/Intersolar Europe 2025 and SNEC.
The speakers were unanimous in their view that while TOPCon is expected to dominate the industry as its workhorse at least till 2027, BC technology is coming up strong, as was clear at the 2 recent shows. However, with BC, the high cost acts as a deterrent, as many producers are still grappling with profitability. For BC to beat TOPCon, its costs need to come down.
CRU/Exawatt’s Head of PV, Alex Barrows, explained that in 2028-29, when manufacturers can think of upgrading or changing production lines, then BC can grow faster.
AIKO’s Europe Service Director, Claudio Martins Godinho, added that by then, tandem technologies would have advanced significantly, and BC works better in a tandem structure compared to other technologies. This will also expand its market share. For now, the focus of the industry and the need of the hour is cell standardization, 182 mm x 210 mm, which will also contribute to lowering transportation costs.
GCL System Integration’s Technical Director for EU & LATAM, Vitor Rodrigues, pointed to the growing requirement for low-carbon products in the industry, which it caters to with the FBR production method. Between low-cost and low-carbon, Rodrigues sees customers opting for low-carbon as the more attractive proposition.
TaiyangNews ran a live blog during the event on both days of the PV System Technology Trends virtual conference, which can be accessed here.
