Utility-Scale BESS · Built in Texas
PowerEdge 1000-Series
500 kVA continuous power, 1,056 kWh of LFP storage, native voltage output up to 480V — purpose-built for large C&I and microgrid applications.
1,056
kWh Capacity
500
kVA Power
480V
Native Output
At a Glance
1,056kWh
500 kVAcontinuous
~2-hour autonomy at rated power
Native 480V, 208V, 240V output
LFP chemistry · 7,000 cycle life
IP55 / NEMA 3 outdoor-rated
Native Voltage
120/240V, 208V, 480V
No Transformer
For 480V loads
Built in Houston
Made in USA
UL Pathway
UL 9540 / 9540A
Technical Specifications
The complete spec sheet
Detailed parameters for engineering and procurement teams. Download the full PDF for drawings and signed values.
Power & Output
Continuous AC Power (North America)
500 kVA @ 480V · 300 kVA @ 208V · 200 kVA @ 240V
Continuous AC Power (Europe / Australia)
500 kVA @ 400V / 415V
AC Output Voltage (North America)
120/240V split phase · 208Y/120V 3Φ · 480Y/277V 3Φ (60 Hz)
AC Output Voltage (Europe / Australia)
400V/415V three phase · 230V/240V single phase
Overload Capacity
110% for 5 min · 120% for 30 s
Bypass Current
800 A
AC Solar Compatibility
Up to rated power of unit
Voltage / Current THD
<1% voltage (linear) · <2% current
Power Factor at Nominal Power
-1 lag to 1 lead
Energy Storage
Battery Chemistry
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Net Energy Stored @ 25°C
1,056 kWh (0.5C)
Battery Voltage
704V – 924V
Autonomy at Rated Power
~2 hr (storage-dependent) @ 480V / 400V
Nominal Charge Time @ 25°C
1.25 – 2.5 hr (no load)
Expected Cycle Life
10 years / 7,000 cycles
Maximum System Efficiency @ 25°C
0.92
SoC During Storage / Transport
~60%
Operation & Control
Operating Modes
Grid Tie · Grid Forming · VSG · Droop Control (under testing)
Internal Modes
Black Start · Peak Shaving · Islanding · Assist Mode
Voltage Ride Through
LVRT and HVRT
Anti-Islanding
Active, Passive, or Hybrid
Controller Compatibility
AGC · DSE · ComAp · DEIF (configuration provided)
Adjustable Active / Reactive Power
Available in grid-tied mode
External Control
Ramp rate control
Emergency Stop
Included
Monitoring, Communications & Cybersecurity
Control Panel
10" sun-readable IP65 touchscreen
Remote Operation
Web and cloud-based dashboards
Communications
RS485 · CAN · Modbus · Ethernet · 3G/4G/5G
SCADA Interface
DNP3 · IEC 61850 · Modbus TCP · OPC UA
Historian
SER, Oscillography, Event Log (30 days high / 90 days low rate)
Data Logging
1 Hz – 10 Hz (custom request)
Access Control
Role-based user management
Encryption
TLS/SSL · VPN compatibility · SSO via Active Directory
Secure Networking
SDN with deny-by-default policy
Cyber Compliance
IEC 62351 · NERC CIP compliant
Safety & Certifications
Approvals (North America)
UL 1741 · CSA 22.2
Approvals (Europe / Australia)
CE · MEA · PEA · UKCA · AS 4777.2 · G99 · VDE-AR-N 4105 · DIN VDE 4110 · PSE 2018-12
Battery Standards
UL 9540 · UL 9540A · UL 1973 · UL 1642 · IEC 61508 · UN 38.3 · IEC 62281
Safety Codes
NFPA 855 · IFC 2024
Fire Suppression
Aerosol-based system
Thermal Runaway Detection
Gas sensors + temperature threshold sensors
Deflagration / Venting
Automatic thermal venting
Inverter Protection
Overload · Overheat · Short circuit · Earth/Ground fault · Arc fault
Environmental & Physical
Operating Temperature
-25°C to 50°C (derating after 45°C)
Storage Temperature
-35°C to 60°C
Relative Humidity
0% – 95%
Altitude
0 – 2,000 m (derate above 2,000 m)
Water Ingress
IP55 / NEMA 3
Sound Level
65 dBA @ 1 m
Temperature Control
Built-in 5 kW × 6 HVAC + fan system
Dimensions (L × W × H)
2,991 mm × 2,438 mm × 2,350 mm
Weight (approx.)
Max 11,500 kg
Enclosure
Hot-dip galvanized frame, powder-coated enclosure, ≥2 mm steel
Lockable / LOTO
Yes — immobilizer + Key 1333
Lifting & Forklift
4-point lifting eyes + forklift pockets
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