Technology group Wärtsilä has launched Quantum2, a fully integrated high-capacity battery energy storage system designed and optimised for global large-scale deployment.

“Quantum2 enables project developers to meet capacity requirements more efficiently and effectively, with improved transportation and deployment speed and unparalleled safety,” said Wärtsilä.

Quantum2’s features include pre-installed, liquid-cooled IP67 modules, and an end-to-end fire safety approach that is compliant with international standards. Quantum2 also conforms to the ISO standard for 20-foot containers, improving transportation efficiencies and minimising field construction across global 2-8-hour projects.

“Thermal and humidity management solution maintains a tight control of temperature differences between cells and modules, with a customisable hybrid cooling system to reduce auxiliary power consumption according to project needs,” said Wärtsilä.

“Quantum2 is purpose-built for large-scale energy storage facilities to support the transition to renewable energy,” said Darrell Furlong, Director of Energy Storage Product Management and Hardware Engineering.

It is flexible enough to include modules from various manufacturers, optimising the configuration for each project. Its durability features include the ability to withstand winds and seismic activity and long-duration anti-corrosion surface treatment.

The product also utilises Wärtsilä’s computing technology product suite, GEMS Digital Energy Management Platform, which offers customisation, integration, and control across assets beyond the battery system. GEMS functions independently, ensuring platform flexibility with advanced logic and functionality. It also delivers seamless software patches and updates across single platforms and fleets. Furthermore, GEMS provides aunifiedcommunication interface for all Quantum2 components, including streamlined monitoring, control, and performance insights related to the battery, safety, and thermal management systems.