Hithium unveils 1300 Ah LFP cell and 6.9 MW/55.2 MWh storage system for long-duration applications
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Summary
Chinese battery manufacturer Hithium unveiled two large-format energy storage cells and containerized systems at SNEC 2026 in Shanghai, targeting 4- to 8-hour long-duration energy storage applications. The company showcased the mass-production version of its ∞Cell 1300 Ah LFP cell (first announced in December 2025) and the ∞Power 6.9 MW/55.2 MWh eight-hour containerized storage system.
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The company introduced the mass-production version of its ∞Cell 1300 Ah LFP cell, first announced in December 2025
The Chinese battery manufacturer is targeting 4- to 8-hour energy storage applications with new large-format cells and containerized systems
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