How Fast Can a 5.28 MWh BESS Be Installed? Just 8 Hours.

SØNDERBORG, Denmark, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CNTE has completed the installation of a 2.64 MW / 5.28 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at a farm in Sønderjylland, Denmark. Integrated with 550 kWp of solar PV, the project is designed to increase solar self-consumption and reduce electricity costs.

The installation consists of 12 CNTE STAR H-MAX outdoor all-in-one liquid-cooled cabinets, each rated at 220 kW / 440 kWh. All 12 units were installed in just eight hours, highlighting the deployment efficiency of CNTE's integrated energy storage technology.

Faster Installation, Lower Labor Costs

The eight-hour installation highlights the advantages of STAR H-MAX's all-in-one design, which integrates key energy storage components into a single outdoor cabinet. This reduces on-site assembly, simplifies installation, and helps lower labor costs. With a compact footprint of just 2.03 m² per unit and high energy density, STAR H-MAX also helps optimize transportation and space utilization.

Beyond installation, STAR H-MAX features Mini App-based configuration, enabling master–slave setup in just five minutes. Its one-touch start/stop function further simplifies operation, with startup in approximately 30 seconds and shutdown in 10 seconds.

Together, these features help reduce on-site labor, streamline commissioning, and improve overall project delivery efficiency.

Maximizing Solar Energy Utilization

For agricultural operations, electricity consumption and solar generation do not always align. By integrating 550 kWp of solar PV with 5.28 MWh of battery storage, the farm can store excess solar energy for later use, improving self-consumption and reducing reliance on grid electricity.

The project demonstrates how CNTE's integrated energy storage solutions help agricultural businesses reduce installation expenses, optimize energy consumption, and achieve long-term operational savings.

About CNTE

CNTE is a global energy storage solution provider invested by CATL, serving utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and residential applications worldwide. The company combines R&D, intelligent manufacturing and localized service to support more efficient, resilient and lower-carbon energy use.