HiTHIUM Launches New Liquid-Cooled Commercial & Industrial Storage System at The Smarter E Europe

Jun 30th,2026 182 Views

Product Overview and Market Context

Energy storage manufacturer HiTHIUM officially introduced its latest commercial and industrial (C&I) offering at The Smarter E Europe 2026 on June 24. The new ∞Power 1022kWh liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet is built around the company's proprietary ∞Cell 1175Ah large-format cells and targets international C&I customers looking for improved safety, higher space efficiency, longer discharge duration, and a lower levelized cost of storage (LCOS).
The launch arrives as accelerating renewable energy adoption and ongoing electricity market reforms reshape what C&I users expect from their storage assets. Beyond traditional peak shaving and load shifting, businesses are increasingly focused on end-to-end energy management, multi-hour discharge capability, and maximizing revenue across the full asset lifecycle. These shifting expectations are pushing C&I storage hardware toward higher capacities, tighter integration, longer operating durations, and stronger project economics. HiTHIUM aims to address all these trends with its large-capacity cell platform, integrated system design, and digital monitoring features.

Technical Specifications and Footprint Advantages

System Architecture and Capacity

The cabinet uses a 1P272S system architecture and delivers a nominal capacity of 1022.72kWh, packing close to 1MWh of storage into a single standalone unit. By centering the design on the high-capacity ∞Cell 1175Ah platform, HiTHIUM achieves strong energy density while cutting down on the number of cabinets and the complex on-site wiring that typically comes with multi-cabinet layouts.

Space Efficiency

Compared with a standard 1MWh setup using four separate 261kWh cabinets, this integrated unit reduces footprint by roughly 32%. It occupies about 3.4 square meters and reaches a spatial energy density of nearly 300kWh/m², which improves land-use efficiency and gives developers more flexibility when planning deployments.

Safety and Thermal Management Design

Multi-Layer Safety Framework

Safety is built into every layer of the system's operational design. The ∞Power 1022kWh cabinet features a multi-layer safety structure covering cell-level chemistry, system engineering, thermal management, fire suppression, and intelligent automated monitoring. At the cell level, the system uses stable lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry, drawing on the company's specialized R&D and manufacturing experience with large-format cells.

Liquid Cooling and Thermal Control

Across the system as a whole, integrated liquid cooling keeps temperature variation between individual cells under control during sustained charge and discharge cycles. The battery enclosure is engineered to handle insulation, fire spread containment, and abnormal thermal events. Integrated smoke, temperature, and gas detection sensors provide early warnings and allow coordinated protection protocols to activate before faults escalate.

Compliance and Certification

The product is designed to meet NFPA 855 guidelines, with a built-in aerosol fire suppression mechanism and a dedicated water-based fire protection connection. HiTHIUM also plans to put the system through the rigorous UL 9540A testing and certification process.

Economics, Applications, and Long-Term Performance

Target Use Cases

As commercial storage business models shift toward long-term operational returns, lifecycle economics have become central to whether projects are bankable. The ∞Power 1022kWh cabinet is rated for a 0.25P charge and discharge rate, making it well suited for multi-hour applications including energy arbitrage, demand charge management, co-located solar-plus-storage optimization, emergency backup power, and local microgrids.

Cost and Efficiency Benefits

The high-capacity cell configuration and consolidated design reduce the number of external connection components and simplify on-site installation, helping lower upfront capital expenditure. Meanwhile, the liquid-cooling system, responsive energy management, and remote O&M platforms help keep system uptime high. The cabinet delivers an estimated round-trip efficiency of 90% with low auxiliary power consumption, supporting strong long-term investment performance.

Environmental Durability and Global Deployment

The cabinet is built to perform in demanding conditions. It supports a wide operating temperature range, carries an IP55 ingress protection rating, and features a C5M anti-corrosion coating, making it suitable for high-humidity, high-salinity, and other challenging outdoor environments. The internal liquid-cooling system uses an eco-friendly refrigerant that complies with current European environmental regulations.
The structural design also accounts for logistics and local site conditions. It includes engineered tolerances for heavy lifting, transport vibrations, high wind and snow loads, and seismic activity, all intended to ensure stable performance across diverse operating regions.

Strategic Direction

The introduction of the ∞Power 1022kWh liquid-cooled cabinet signals HiTHIUM's move to bring its long-duration energy storage technology into the C&I market segment. Looking ahead, the company says it will continue focusing on high-safety cell engineering, highly consolidated system integration, automated O&M tools, and international supply chain delivery to speed up the adoption of multi-hour energy storage across a range of global applications.