PCS

WD3

Hitachi Energy · Forced air · Central PCS, 1500V

Utility-scale power conversion station supporting up to 1500V DC battery systems, available in three AC voltage variants (690V, 730V, 770V). Rated up to 3,804 kW at 35°C with three independent DC inputs, IP65 enclosure, and forced air cooling, designed for operation in extreme environments including high altitude up to 4,000 m.

3,409–3,804 kW
Power Rating
98.6%
Max Efficiency
1,500V
Max DC Voltage
IP65
IP Rating
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Specifications

AC Parameters
Nominal AC Voltage (V690 / V730 / V770) 690 / 730 / 770 Vac (all ±15%)
Rated AC Power @ 35°C (V690 / V730 / V770) 3,409 / 3,607 / 3,804 kW
Rated AC Power @ 50°C (V690 / V730 / V770) 3,068 / 3,246 / 3,424 kW
Max Output Current @ 35°C (V690 / V730 / V770) 3,069 / 3,082 / 3,094 A
Total Current Demand Distortion (TDD) < 3%
Power Factor Adjustable
DC Parameters
Max DC Voltage 1,500V
SoC Voltage Range @ Full Power (V690 / V730 / V770) 987–1,500 / 1,044–1,500 / 1,102–1,500 Vdc
Rated Input Current @ 35°C 3 x 1,600 A
Rated Input Current @ 50°C 3 x 1,440 A
Withstand Current 3 x 80 kA / 50 ms; 3 x 120 kA / 4 ms
Number of Separate DC Inputs 3
Efficiency
Max / Euro / CEC (V690) 98.3% / 98.5% / 98.5%
Max / Euro / CEC (V730) 98.3% / 98.6% / 98.6%
Max / Euro / CEC (V770) 98.4% / 98.6% / 98.6%
Protections
AC Protection & Disconnection AC circuit breaker
DC Protection & Disconnection DC load break switch
DC Overvoltage Protection SPD (type 2)
Ground-Fault Monitoring Yes
Insulation Monitoring Yes
Lightning Protection Optional (SPD type 1+2)
DC Input Fuse Protection Optional
General
Dimensions (W x D x H) 5,212 x 2,190 x 2,460 mm
Weight ~7 t
Cooling Method Forced air cooling
IP Rating IP65
Operating Temperature −20°C to +60°C (derating above 35°C)
Max Relative Humidity 100%
Max Altitude 4,000 m (derating above 1,000 m)
Storage Temperature −40°C to +65°C
Storage Humidity 5–85%

Key Features

  • Three independent DC inputs per station for flexible battery string connections
  • Three AC voltage variants (690V, 730V, 770V) for flexible grid matching
  • IP65 enclosure with anti-corrosion coated internals for coastal environments
  • Rated for high-altitude deployment up to 4,000 m above sea level
  • Supports frequency regulation, peak shaving, black start, islanding, and grid inertia services
  • Top-to-bottom airflow design with dust-ingress prevention filters
  • Integrates with Hitachi Energy power plant controller and third-party BMS
Product Certifications
IEEE 1547-2018 UL 1741 SA & SB IEC 62477 IEC 62109-1 IEC 62109-2 IEC 60529
Environmental Compliance
CE Marking IEC 61000-3-4 IEC 61000-3-11 IEC 61000-3-12 IEC 61000-6-4
About the Manufacturer
Hitachi Energy
Zurich, Switzerland · Founded 2020

Hitachi Energy Ltd., established in 2020 as a joint venture between Hitachi and ABB and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a global power technology company with over 30 years of experience in battery energy storage. The company has delivered more than 10 GW of BESS powe...

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