GE Vernova announced the launch of its advanced containerized solution for Battery Enabled Energy Storage (BESS), the RESTORE DC Block, which is designed to offer more enhanced safety, efficiency, flexibility, and long-term performance. With a capacity of 5MWh and an additional duration range of 2-8 hours, the solution offers the ability to support multiple grid use cases for utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects.

RESTORE DC Block is a core component of GE Vernova’s FLEXRESERVOIR solution, an integrated system combining battery storage, power electronics, and advanced controls, designed to support more seamless integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind. By storing surplus energy during periods of high generation and releasing it when demand peaks, helps to ensure a more reliable and efficient grid.
Key features of the RESTORE DC Block include:
Safety First: Equipped with comprehensive fire protection systems, the RESTORE DC Block helps to ensure a high standard of safety. The system is designed to help mitigate potential hazards while offering defense against cyber threats, helping to ensure more secure and reliable operations in multiple environments.
Advanced Digital Technology: Integrated intelligent thermal management and high-speed edge analytics provide more precise monitoring of the system’s state-of-charge, state-of-health, and state-of-safety, helping to enhance operational efficiency and reliability. The system also features zero-touch commissioning for quicker, more hassle-free deployment.
Performance and Longevity: Powered by liquid-cooled LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) cells, the RESTORE DC Block is designed to deliver 93%+ round-trip efficiency (RTE), and is capable of executing multiple back-to-back cycles, and designed to offer consistent performance over a 25-year life. It is designed to operate reliably in a broad range of temperatures from -30°C to 50°C, making it suitable for diverse climates and geographies.
Flexible Installation & Augmentation: The system is designed for added versatility, supporting back-to-back and side-to-side configurations to help optimize space. It also features both AC and DC augmentation options, allowing for customized scalability with a usage-based capacity guarantee.
The RESTORE DC Block can help to empower utility companies, renewable energy developers, and grid operators by delivering greater grid resilience, reducing energy costs, and optimizing renewable energy integration, thereby helping to accelerate the transition to a dispatchable clean energy future.