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BESS PCS Manufacturers

Compare Power Conversion Systems for C&I and utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects.

27 manufacturers
Manufacturer Region PCS Type Products Founded Ownership
Delta Electronics Taiwan M80U BESS PCS, H Series PCS, E Series Inverter 1971 Listed
Dynapower USA CPS-2500 (2,400 kW), CPS-1250 (1,200 kW), MPS-125 (125 kW) 1963 Private
EPC Power USA M System 5.37 MVA SiC PCS, CAB1000 1-6 MW BESS Platform 2010 Private
FREQCON Germany MSC Multi-Source Converter 1988 Private
FoxESS China H3 Pro Hybrid Inverter 2019 Private
Fronius Austria Tauro Eco 50-100 kW, Symo GEN24 Plus, Primo GEN24 Plus 1945 Private
GoodWe China ET Plus Series, HT Series 100-250 kW, SDT Series C&I 2010 Listed
Hitachi Energy Switzerland WD4 (5,688 kW), WD3 (3,804 kW), AMPS (3,174 kW) 2020 Listed
Huawei Digital Power China LUNA2000-200KTL (200 kW), LUNA2000-213KTL-H0 (213 kW) 2021 Private
Hyosung Heavy Industries South Korea ESS Power Conversion System 1966 Listed
Ingeteam Spain INGECON SUN STORAGE 350TL, INGECON SUN STORAGE 430 DC/DC, INGEGRID STORAGE 1941 Private
JDEnergy China Modular PCS 2018 Private
Kehua China BCS100K~500K-A (500 kW), BCS1000K~1250K-C-HUD-NP (1,250 kW), BCS1250K-C-HUD (1,250 kW), BCS1250-1725K-B-HUD (1,725 kW) 1988 Listed
Merus Power Finland Merus PCS, Merus STATCOM 2005 Listed
NR Electric China PCS-9567-2500 (2,500 kW), PCS-9567-1750 (1,750 kW) 1995 Private
Nidec Industrial Solutions Japan AD5000 Indoor, ES690 Indoor 1973 Listed
Power Electronics Spain PCSM Modular Systems, Multi PCSM, Utility-scale Inverters 1990 Private
Renepoly China Hybrid PCS 2016 Private
SMA Solar Technology Germany Sunny Central Storage 2500, SUNNY TRIPOWER STORAGE X, CORE1 1981 Listed
Siemens Energy Germany SINACON PCS 2020 Listed
Sigenergy China C&I Hybrid Inverter 50-110 kW 2022 Private
Sineng Electric China EH-0200/0215-HA-M (200/215 kW), EH-0250-HA-M (250 kW), EH-0430-HA-M (430 kW), EH-1250-HB-UD (1,250 kW), EH-1725-HB-UD (1,725 kW), EH-1725/2000-HA-UD (1,725/2,000 kW) 2004 Listed
Sinexcel China Sirius 135K PCS, 1725 kW Modular PCS, S Series 30-150 kW 2009 Listed
SolaX Power China ORI-P2500 (2,500 kVA), ORI-P5000 (5,000 kVA), ORI-P7500 (7,500 kVA) 2012 Listed
WSTECH Germany APS Series Central Inverter, MCS Series Outdoor PCS, MV-SKID Integrated System 2001 Private
ZTT Group China 3S-Integrated PCS 1992 Listed
Zhiguang Electric China Utility PCS 1999 Listed

What is a PCS?

A Power Conversion System (PCS) is the power electronics unit that converts DC power from the battery to AC power for the grid, and vice versa during charging. It is a critical component in DC-coupled BESS architectures, where the PCS is a separate unit paired with DC battery blocks.

PCS units determine system efficiency, grid compliance, and power quality. They range from C&I string inverters (125 kW) to utility-scale central PCS units (up to 7.5 MW), and are available in grid-forming and grid-following configurations.

What to compare when evaluating PCS

When shortlisting PCS suppliers for a BESS project, these are the key technical specifications EPCs, developers, and investors typically evaluate:

Power Rating
125 kW – 7.5 MW
From C&I string inverters to utility-scale central PCS
Conversion Efficiency
>98%
Higher efficiency directly improves project round-trip efficiency and revenue
Topology
2-level, 3-level, modular
3-level and modular topologies offer better efficiency and redundancy
Grid Support
Grid-forming & following
Grid-forming capability increasingly required for weak-grid and islanding applications
Cooling Method
Liquid or Air
Liquid cooling enables higher power density and compact installations
Certifications
IEC 62477, IEEE 1547
IEC 62477 for power electronics safety, IEEE 1547 / EN 50549 for grid interconnection

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PCS in a BESS project?

A Power Conversion System (PCS) converts DC power from the battery to AC power for the grid, and vice versa during charging. It is a critical component that determines system efficiency, grid compliance, and power quality. In DC-coupled BESS, the PCS is a separate unit paired with DC blocks.

What is the difference between grid-forming and grid-following PCS?

Grid-following PCS synchronizes with an existing grid signal and cannot operate independently. Grid-forming PCS can create its own voltage and frequency reference, enabling black start, islanding, and operation on weak grids. Grid-forming is increasingly required by grid operators.

How does PCS efficiency affect BESS project returns?

PCS conversion losses occur in both charge and discharge cycles, so even a 1% efficiency improvement compounds significantly. A PCS at 99% vs 97% efficiency can improve annual revenue by 3–4% over the project lifetime, making it a key parameter in financial models.

What is the difference between central and string PCS?

Central PCS units (1–7.5 MW) connect to multiple battery racks through a DC bus. String PCS units (100–500 kW) connect directly to individual battery strings. String architecture offers better fault isolation and partial operation during maintenance, while central PCS can be more cost-effective at scale.

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