SolarEdge C&I Energy Storage System with 50kW AC-Coupled Inverter and 197kWh Battery
- Store surplus solar energy and manage site electricity demand with 50kW of rated AC output and 197kWh of battery capacity.
- Support self-consumption, peak shaving and tariff optimisation through SolarEdge ONE for C&I, subject to regional availability and site configuration.
- Pre-assembled LFP battery cabinet with built-in HVAC, layered safety systems and a 10-year product and performance warranty, subject to manufacturer terms.
SolarEdge 50kW commercial battery storage system
The SolarEdge CSS-OD 197 combines one CSS-OU-197 battery cabinet with one PCS050 50kW AC-coupled battery inverter for grid-connected commercial and industrial sites. The cabinet provides 197.12kWh total storage and 187.15kWh usable capacity. It is designed to work alongside an AC-coupled SolarEdge PV system, with SolarEdge ONE for C&I managing site generation, storage and consumption.
Key features
- More control over site energy: supported operating modes include maximised self-consumption, peak shaving, tariff optimisation and import/export limits. Feature availability and financial results depend on the region, tariffs and installation.
- 50kW three-phase battery inverter: PCS050 provides 50kW rated active output, up to 55kVA apparent output and a maximum inverter efficiency of 97.5%.
- Pre-assembled storage cabinet: factory-tested construction, lifting eye bolts and SolarEdge Go commissioning tools support installation and deployment.
- Integrated thermal management and protection: built-in HVAC, smoke and environmental sensing, emergency power-off and fire-suppression provisions form part of the cabinet’s layered protection system.
- Expandable architecture: the cabinet supports one or two PCS050 inverters, with larger site configurations available through project-specific design. This listing includes one 50kW inverter.
Where to use
Consider this SolarEdge C&I energy storage system for warehouses, logistics facilities, factories, retail premises, agricultural businesses and other grid-connected sites with compatible SolarEdge PV. Suitable applications include storing daytime surplus generation for later use and managing demand peaks within the available inverter and battery limits.
The supplied datasheet requires an AC-coupled SolarEdge PV system at the site. Do not assume compatibility with a third-party-only PV installation, stand-alone operation or generator-only charging without written manufacturer approval.
This listing does not include a verified islanding or backup-power configuration and must not be treated as a zero-transfer-time UPS. The battery inverter must not be used to connect life-support or medical equipment directly.
System contents and project requirements
- 1 × SolarEdge CSS-OU-197 battery cabinet with 11 battery modules.
- 1 × SolarEdge PCS050 50kW AC-coupled battery inverter.
- SolarEdge ONE controller, metering, communication equipment, interconnection cables, switchgear, protection, foundations and installation are subject to the agreed project BOM; inclusion is not assumed.
This is an engineered commercial installation, not an out-of-the-box appliance. The cabinet weighs 2,360kg and requires a suitable foundation, access for lifting equipment, manufacturer-specified clearances and a separate single-phase auxiliary supply for HVAC operation.
Energian can assist with site-load assessment, system sizing, SolarEdge compatibility, grid-connection requirements and installation through trusted partners. Confirm the applicable UK grid-connection evidence and obtain the required DNO approvals before installation.
Technical specifications
Specifications follow the supplied SolarEdge CSS-OD 197 datasheet, DS-000233-ENG, dated 18 October 2026. Battery-cabinet and inverter ratings are kept separate. Larger-system figures describe expansion capability, not equipment included in this package.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package identification and configuration | |
| Manufacturer | SolarEdge |
| System family | CSS-OD 197 |
| Battery cabinet | CSS-OU-197 |
| Battery inverter | PCS050 |
| Cabinet quantity in this package | 1 |
| Inverter quantity in this package | 1 |
| Rated AC active output | 50kW |
| Battery total capacity | 197.12kWh |
| Battery usable capacity | 187.15kWh |
| Application | On-grid commercial and industrial energy storage |
| Coupling | AC-coupled |
| PV prerequisite | An AC-coupled SolarEdge PV system is required at the site. |
| Energy management | SolarEdge ONE for C&I |
| Commissioning platform | SolarEdge Go |
| Battery cabinet: electrical specifications | |
| Cell chemistry | LFP / lithium iron phosphate |
| Total cabinet capacity | 197.12kWh |
| Usable cabinet capacity | 187.15kWh |
| Battery-module total capacity | 17.92kWh |
| Number of battery modules | 11 |
| Maximum charge/discharge C-rate | 0.5C |
| Battery DC voltage range | 627–792V DC |
| Auxiliary AC input at 50Hz | 220V AC ±15%, single phase |
| Auxiliary AC input at 60Hz | 220V AC ±10%, single phase |
| Auxiliary-supply requirement | Single-phase power required for battery-cabinet HVAC operation |
| Battery cabinet: mechanical and environmental specifications | |
| Cabinet dimensions, W × D × H | 1,300 × 1,200 × 2,360mm |
| Cabinet weight | 2,360kg |
| Ingress protection | IP54 |
| Corrosion protection | C4 |
| Cooling method | Built-in HVAC |
| Installation location | Indoor or outdoor, subject to manufacturer siting and installation requirements |
| Published noise level | <70dBA, measured 1m from a CSS-OD cabinet with one battery inverter |
| Operating temperature | −30°C to +50°C |
| High-temperature derating | Above 45°C |
| Low-temperature derating | May also apply between −30°C and −10°C |
| Operating humidity | 5–95%, non-condensing |
| Maximum operating altitude | 3,000m |
| Battery cabinet: safety systems | |
| Protection architecture | Layered protection at cell, module, cluster and cabinet levels |
| Heat and humidity detection | Integrated |
| Smoke detection | Photoelectric smoke detector |
| Cabinet-level fire-suppression provision | 2 × aerosol units; support for an external water pipe |
| Module-level fire-suppression provision | Energy modules integrated with NOVEC 1230, as stated in the supplied datasheet |
| Fire-safety qualification | Integrated detection and suppression do not replace the site fire-risk assessment, emergency plan or manufacturer installation requirements. |
| Reverse-polarity protection | Integrated |
| Earth-fault and leakage-fault detection | Integrated |
| Surge protection | AC and DC protection |
| Operator-safety sensor | CO toxic-gas detector |
| Emergency power-off pushbutton | Integrated |
| Flood detector | Integrated |
| Door contact switch | Integrated |
| Pressure-relief valves and deflagration panels | Integrated |
| Battery cabinet: standards and handling | |
| Safety references listed | IEC 62619; UL 9540A |
| UL 9540A qualification | A thermal-runaway fire-propagation test-method reference; it must not be presented as a guarantee that fire cannot occur. |
| Ingress-protection standard | IEC 60529 |
| Transportation reference | UN 38.3 |
| EMC references | EN / IEC 61000-6-2; EN / IEC 61000-6-4 |
| Forklift handling | Integrated fork supports; datasheet specifies forklift capacity greater than 5,000kg. Follow the manufacturer’s lifting procedure and load-centre requirements. |
| Crane handling | Four lifting eye bolts supplied; approved lifting equipment and procedure required |
| PCS050 inverter: AC specifications | |
| Rated AC active output power | 50kW |
| Maximum AC apparent output power | 55kVA |
| Maximum continuous output current | 80A per phase |
| Maximum inverter efficiency | 97.5%; this is not the complete system’s round-trip efficiency |
| Nominal AC output voltage | 400V line-to-line / 230V line-to-neutral |
| AC voltage range stated in datasheet | 340–440V AC; confirm the applicable wiring and voltage limits in the installation documentation |
| AC frequency | 50/60Hz ±5Hz |
| AC wiring | 3W + PE / 4W + PE |
| Grid configurations | Delta or Wye |
| Overall response time | ≤ approximately 1.2–1.5 seconds, as stated in the datasheet; this is not a UPS transfer-time specification |
| Total harmonic distortion | <3% |
| Power-factor range | −1 to +1; leading or lagging |
| Permitted inverter quantity per cabinet | 1 or 2 PCS050 inverters; this package includes 1 |
| PCS050 inverter: DC specifications | |
| Maximum DC input power | 55kW |
| Maximum DC current | 55A × 2 interfaces |
| Number of DC input interfaces | 2 |
| PCS050 inverter: protection and communication | |
| Reverse-polarity protection | Yes |
| Grid monitoring | Yes |
| Earth-fault protection | Yes |
| Earth-leakage protection | Yes |
| DC surge protection | Type II integrated |
| AC surge protection | Type III integrated |
| Communication ports | RS485 / CAN |
| PCS050 inverter: mechanical and environmental specifications | |
| Dimensions, W × D × H | 650 × 324 × 715mm |
| Weight | 68kg |
| Ingress protection | IP65 |
| Cooling | Air cooling |
| AC cable cross-section | 25–35mm²; final selection subject to installation design |
| AC cable lug size | M6 |
| Conductor material | Copper only |
| Recommended conductor construction | Flexible, multi-stranded class 6 |
| Operating temperature | −20°C to +60°C; derating above 45°C |
| Operating humidity | 5–95%, non-condensing |
| Maximum operating altitude | 3,000m |
| PCS050 inverter: standards and grid connection | |
| Safety references | IEC 62109-1; IEC 62109-2; IEC 62477-1 |
| Emissions references reproduced from datasheet | IEC 61000-6-4; IEC 61000-3-11; EN/IEC 61000-3; CISPR 11 |
| Grid-connection references listed | NRS 097-2-1:2017 Edition 2.1; NRS 097-2-1:2024 Edition 3; CEI-016; CEI 0-21; VDE AR-N-4105; VDE AR-N 4110; EN 50549-1/10; RfG; NC RfG; PTPiREE; UNE 217002; NTS V2.1 |
| Grid-strength qualification | The datasheet’s VDE AR-N 4110 note specifies a minimum short-circuit ratio of 10 at the point of common coupling. |
| UK grid-connection approval | Confirm model-specific UK connection evidence, protection requirements and DNO approval for the proposed installation. The supplied standards list does not itself establish G99 approval. |
| Medical/life-support restriction | The battery inverter must not be used to connect life-support or medical equipment directly. |
| Expansion and energy management | |
| Optional second inverter | A second PCS050 may be specified separately, subject to approved design and commissioning. |
| Two-inverter cabinet power limitation | The datasheet limits maximum power to 98.5kW when paired with this battery cabinet; do not assume unrestricted 100kW operation. |
| Published larger-site configuration | Up to 1MW / 2MWh at 0.5C, or up to 1MW / 4MWh at 0.25C; project-specific design required |
| Listed optimisation modes | Maximised self-consumption; peak shaving; tariff optimisation; export and import limits |
| Optimisation qualification | Some features may not be available in every region. Savings depend on tariffs, site operation and installation conditions. |
| Warranty | |
| Battery system warranty | 10 years, subject to the SolarEdge CSS-OD limited warranty |
| Battery performance statement | 8,000 cycles or 10 years, up to 70% state of health, as stated in the datasheet; applicable definitions, limits and exclusions are governed by the warranty document |
| PCS050 inverter warranty | 10 years, subject to the SolarEdge CSS-OD limited warranty |
| Warranty qualification | Installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, transport and storage must comply with SolarEdge’s requirements and applicable regulations. |
Documents available for download
- SolarEdge CSS-OD 197 battery cabinet and PCS050 inverter datasheet
- SolarEdge CSS-OD 197 quick installation guide
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UK expert support
Energian’s UK team can help assess site demand, PV compatibility, storage sizing, grid-connection requirements and installation options. Contact us by phone, email or live chat with questions or support requests, or arrange an in-person consultation at our office. Installation can be arranged through trusted partners.