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BESS Battery Cell Manufacturers

Compare LFP and NMC battery cells for C&I and utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects.

24 manufacturers
Manufacturer Region Chemistry Products Founded Ownership
Ampace China LFP Kunlun LFP Cells, PR-S4 Semi-solid Cells 2021 Private
BYD China LFP LFP (2,710Ah) 1995 Listed
CALB China LFP L-series LFP Cells, 490Ah BESS Cells 2007 Listed
CATL China LFP LFP (280Ah, 0.5P), LFP (306Ah, 0.5P), LFP (314Ah), LFP (587Ah) 2011 Listed
CNTE China LFP LFP Prismatic Cell (285 Ah), LFP Prismatic Cell (306 Ah) 2019 Private
Canadian Solar (e-STORAGE) Canada LFP LFP Prismatic Cells 2001 Listed
Cornex New Energy China LFP PF288-588A (588Ah), PF173-314A (314Ah), PF160-100A (100Ah) 2021 Private
EVE Energy China LFP / Sodium-ion MB56 (628Ah), MB31 (314Ah), LF280K (280Ah) 2001 Listed
Envision Energy China LFP 750Ah+ LFP Cells 2007 Private
Ganfeng Lithium China LFP LFP Prismatic Cells 2000 Listed
Gotion High-Tech China LFP / LMFP Astroinno L600 LMFP, LFP Prismatic Cells 2006 Listed
Great Power China LFP LFP Prismatic Cells 2001 Listed
Hithium China LFP / NFPP (Sodium-ion) LFP (1,300Ah), LFP (1,175Ah), LFP (587Ah), NFPP (162Ah), LFP (314Ah), LFP (280Ah, 1P) 2019 Private
Jinko ESS China LFP 314Ah LFP Cells 2022 Listed
LG Energy Solution South Korea LFP / NMC RESU Prime, ESS Rack Solutions, LFP Utility Cells 2020 Listed
Lishen China LFP / NMC 314Ah LFP Cells 1997 Private
Narada Power Source China LFP 783Ah Solid-State Cell, 280Ah LFP Cell 1994 Listed
Pylontech China LFP PF37M (37Ah) 2009 Listed
Risen Energy China LFP LFP Prismatic Cells 1986 Listed
SINOTECH China LFP ZT-ESS-D100kW/215kWh, ZT-B77NHVI, ZT-B5NLVI 2005 Listed
Saft (TotalEnergies) France LFP / NMC LFP & NMC Cells 1918 Listed
Samsung SDI South Korea NMC, NCA NCA (145Ah) 1970 Listed
Sunwoda China LFP LFP (102Ah), LFP (280Ah), LFP (314Ah), LFP (588Ah), LFP (684Ah) 1997 Listed
Trina Storage China LFP LFP Prismatic Cell (587 Ah) 1997 Listed

What is a Battery Cell?

A battery cell is the fundamental electrochemical unit in a Battery Energy Storage System. Each cell converts chemical energy to electrical energy through reversible electrochemical reactions. Cells are assembled into modules, which are then integrated into racks and enclosures (DC blocks or AC blocks) to form complete storage systems.

In utility-scale and C&I BESS, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells dominate due to their safety profile, long cycle life, and cost-effectiveness. Some manufacturers also produce nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) cells for applications requiring higher energy density, and sodium-ion cells are emerging as an alternative for shorter-duration storage.

What to compare when evaluating battery cells

When shortlisting battery cell suppliers for a BESS project, these are the key technical specifications EPCs, developers, and system integrators typically evaluate:

Cell Chemistry
LFP, NMC, LMFP, Sodium-ion
LFP dominates utility-scale BESS; NMC for higher density, sodium-ion emerging
Cell Format
Prismatic, Cylindrical, Pouch
Prismatic dominates utility-scale; cylindrical and pouch used in some C&I
Cell Capacity
100 – 1,200 Ah
Trend toward higher capacity cells to reduce connections per module
Cycle Life
6,000 – 12,000+
At rated depth of discharge; higher cycle life reduces levelized cost
C-rate / P-rate
0.5C – 2C
Defines charge/discharge power relative to capacity; higher C-rate for peaking applications
Certifications
UL 9540A, IEC 62619
UL 9540A for thermal runaway safety, IEC 62619 for battery safety

Frequently Asked Questions

What battery chemistry is most common for utility-scale BESS?

LFP dominates due to safety, long cycle life, and lower cost per cycle. NMC is used where higher energy density is required. Sodium-ion is emerging as an alternative for shorter-duration applications.

What cell format is used in BESS projects?

Prismatic cells are the dominant format for utility-scale and C&I BESS. They offer higher capacity per cell, simpler module assembly, and better thermal management compared to cylindrical or pouch formats.

How does cell capacity affect system design?

Higher-capacity cells (314 Ah, 587 Ah, and above) reduce the number of cells and connections per module, simplifying assembly, reducing points of failure, and lowering manufacturing cost. The trade-off is that larger cells require more sophisticated thermal management.

What certifications do BESS battery cells need?

Battery cells for energy storage require IEC 62619 (safety of secondary lithium cells), UN 38.3 (transport testing), and IEC 62660 (performance testing). Additional regional certifications like UL 1973 (North America) and KC (South Korea) may be needed depending on the target market.

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