Jinko Solar has secured an ESS contract with Uboltech Intertrade (UTI) to supply 25MWh of SunTera liquid-cooled energy storage systems for a landmark project at one of its local factories in Thailand. The project will be deployed across two sites, with one utilizing 20MWh (4 ESS systems) and the other 5MWh (1 ESS system).
The factory, which currently relies on a mix of diesel generators, thermal power plant and solar energy, is seeking to reduce its carbon footprint and operational costs by integrating PV + ESS solutions. The SunTera systems will enable it to increase the stability of the existing power plant with renewable energy while leveraging photovoltaic generation and energy storage for peak shaving and time-of-use (TOU) arbitrage. This approach not only supports the factory’s sustainability goals but also enhances energy efficiency and cost savings.
UTI’s selection of SunTera was based on safety. With high energy density, advanced liquid cooling technology, temperature, pressure and flow rate monitoring sensors, it ensures that the temperature difference between the cells is kept to within 2°C, significantly enhancing the battery’s service life and system performance. It simultaneously minimizes potential fire hazards caused by overcharging and over-discharging due to an uneven temperature difference.
