Compact Substation | Prefabricated Box Type Integrated Substation for PV & Energy Storage

All-in-one Containerized PV Compact Substation & BESS Compact Substation

 

What is Compact Substation?

Compact Substation, also named Prefabricated Substation, Box-Type Substation and Containerized Substation, is a fully factory-assembled and tested modular power substation.

It integrates transformer, power converter, distribution cabinet, thermal management and intelligent EMS into one compact container/box unit, widely used in photovoltaic power generation and battery energy storage station projects.

Compared with traditional on-site assembled substations, it features smaller footprint, faster deployment, lower O&M cost and higher system stability.

 

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Solar Power Compact Substation
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PV Compact Substation (PV All-in-One Unit)

This standardized prefabricated box substation is tailored for centralized photovoltaic power plants. Integrated with PV transformer, solar step-up transformer and solar inverter duty transformer, it finishes low-voltage collection, boost conversion and grid-connected protection within a single cabinet.

02.

Energy Storage Compact Substation (Energy Storage All-in-One Unit)

Classified as containerized compact substation system, it is also called BESS integrated substation. Equipped with energy storage transformer, BESS transformer and energy storage converter booster machine, cooperating with PCS system to realize bidirectional power conversion, voltage boost and real-time safety monitoring.

ESS All-in-One Unit
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Why Choose GNEE Electric?
 

Factory Pre-assembled Plug & Play Design

 

Adopt prefab substation and box-type substation structure, cutting 70% site installation and commissioning cost. All PV all-in-one unit and energy storage all-in-one unit pass strict factory FAT test.

Dual Professional PV & ESS Integrated Solution

We supply customized PV step-up substation matched with solar inverter duty transformer, alongside BESS PCS integrated compact substation equipped with energy storage converter booster machine. Our product portfolio covers containerized PV substation and full containerized BESS & ESS system.

Global Certified & Harsh Environment Resistant

 

Our three-phase compact containerized substation owns IP54/IP66 protection grade and CE & IEC certifications, running stably in global solar power stations and energy storage power station projects.

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Product Series Core Advantages

 

 

PV Compact Substation

PV Compact Substation Benefits

 

  • Integrated Design: Combines a PV inverter, step-up transformer, and other components to accommodate multi-station scenarios
  • Intelligent Zone-Based Cooling: Forced ventilation combined with intelligent temperature control prevents thermal coupling and extends equipment lifespan
  • High Protection Rating: IP54, C4-M corrosion-resistant, and rain- and dust-proof construction, suitable for various extreme outdoor environments
  • Smart O&M: Multi-protocol compatibility, support for EMS remote management, and a modular design that simplifies maintenance and reduces O&M costs

 

 

 

Energy Storage Compact Substation Benefits

 

  • Integrated Design: The step-up transformer and converter are integrated, simplifying installation and saving space
  • Intelligent Cooling: Top-mounted centrifugal fans provide forced ventilation, combined with intelligent temperature control and zoned cooling to prevent thermal coupling, ensuring stable operation under high loads
  • High Protection Rating: IP54, C4-M corrosion-resistant, and rain- and dust-proof construction, suitable for various extreme outdoor environments
  • Smart O&M: Multi-protocol compatibility, support for EMS remote management, and a modular design that simplifies maintenance and reduces O&M costs
Energy Storage Compact Substation

 

 

 

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Main Parameters

 

 

PV Compact Substation Parameters

All-in-one Unit Rated Power 3.15MW 3.3MW 4.4MW 6.6MW 8.8MW 9MW
Transformer Isolation mode Oil-Immersed Transformer
Rated power 3150kVA@45°C
3300kVA@40°C
3300kVA@45°C
3450kVA@40°C
4400kVA@45°C
4620kVA@40°C
6600kVA@45°C
6930kVA@40°C
8800kVA@45°C
9240kVA@40°C
9000kVA@45°C
9450kVA@40°C
Impedance 6% 6% 8% 9% 9% 10%
Transformer vector Dy11 Dy11y11(Dy11 optional)
LV/MV voltage 0.69kV/33kV(10kV~33kV optional)
Efficiency IEC60076-20, Level 2(Customizable)
Temperature-rise top-layer oil Temperature rise: 60K
Cooling method ONAN/ONAF(Intelligent forced air cooling)
RMU mode DCV(DV,CV,CCV etc. optional)
High-voltage switch 40.5kV, 630A, 31.5kA/s
CT 40.5kV
High-
Voltage Room
Indicator DXN-Q1, AC/DC220V
Electromagnetic Lock DSN-AMZ/DSN-AMY
Heating Plate Rated power: 200W (customizable), rated voltage: 220V
Cabinet Light LED Type, AC220V
Transfer Switch LW38A-16D04/16/2 (Remote / Stop / Local)
Miniature Circuit Breaker AC220V 63A C6/2P
Temp & Hum Controler With sensor and heater control function (customizable)
Digital Ammeter Input current: customizable, with display and alarm function (optional)
Smoke Detector AC220V (customizable), for fire detection
Temperature Detector AC220V (customizable), for temperature monitoring
Auxiliary transformer Customizable
High-
Voltage Room
Low-voltage switch 400V, 250A, 4P
Communication Protocol IEC104(IEC61850 optional)
Low-voltage room UPS Rated power 1kVA(1kVA~2kVA optional), Backup time 30min(30min~120min optional)
CT Rated voltage: 0.66kV, Accuracy class: 0.5/5P, Rated burden: 5VA (customizable)
Low Voltage Fuse Rated current: 125A (customizable), with base
Surge Protective Device Rated voltage: 385V, 3+1 mode (customizable)
Ethernet Switch Port configuration: 8×Gigabit RJ45 + 4×Gigabit SFP (customizable), industrial grade
DC Power Supply Module 24V 120W (customizable)
Centrifugal Fan Matched with system cooling demand
Capacitor Matched with fan or reactive power compensation demand
Battery 12V lead-acid battery (capacity customizable)
AC/DC MCB 32A/2P
3-Pin Plug 10A, 250V
Temp & Hum Controller With sensor and heater control function (customizable)
Heater Rated power: 200W (customizable), rated voltage: 220V
AC Contactor Rated voltage: 220V, rated current customizable
Auxiliary Relay Plug-in type, rated voltage: 220V, with base
Distribution Terminal 250A
MCB Rated current: 6A~32A (customizable), 2/3/4-pole optional
Moulded Case Circuit Breaker Rated current: 125A~250A (customizable), 4-pole, rated voltage: 230V (customizable)
Multifunction Meter Rated voltage: 400V, accuracy class: 0.5S, input current: 1A/5A (customizable)
Dimensions(mm) 6058×2438×2896 12192×2438×2896
Ambient temp -35℃~60℃(-45℃ derating)
General parameter Max. altitude 4000m(>1000m derating)
Humidity 0~100%
Corrosion Resistance C3H(C4~C5 optional)
Ingress Protection IP54 (MV Station), IP68 (Transformer)
Standard compliance IEC 62271-100, IEC 62271-103, IEC 62271-200, IEC 60076

 

 Energy Storage Compact Substation Parameters

All-in-one Unit Rated Power 2.5MW 3.45MW 5MW 6.25MW 6.9MW 10MW
Transformer Isolation mode Oil-Immersed Transformer
Rated power 2500kVA@45°C
2625kVA@40°C
3450kVA@45°C
3625kVA@40°C
5000kVA@45°C
5250kVA@40°C
6250kVA@45°C
6600kVA@40°C
6900kVA@45°C
7250kVA@40°C
10000kVA@45°C
10500kVA@40°C
Impedance 6% 6% 8% 9% 9% 10%
Transformer vector Dy11 Dy11y11(Dy11 optional)
LV/MV voltage 0.69kV/33kV(10kV~33kV optional)
Efficiency IEC60076-20, Level 2(Customizable)
Temperature-rise top-layer oil Temperature rise: 60K
Cooling method ONAN/ONAF(Intelligent forced air cooling)
RMU mode DCV(DV,CV,CCV etc. optional)
High-voltage switch 40.5kV, 630A, 31.5kA/s
CT 40.5kV
High-
Voltage Room
Indicator DXN-Q1, AC/DC220V
Electromagnetic Lock DSN-AMZ
Heating Plate Rated power: 200W (customizable), rated voltage: 220V
Cabinet Light LED Type, AC220V
Transfer Switch LW38A-16D04/16/2 (Remote / Stop / Local)
Miniature Circuit Breaker AC220V 63A C6/2P
Temp & Hum Controler With sensor and heater control function (customizable)
Digital Ammeter Input current: customizable, with display and alarm function (optional)
Smoke Detector AC220V (customizable), for fire detection
Temperature Detector AC220V (customizable), for temperature monitoring
Auxiliary transformer Customizable
High-
Voltage Room
Low-voltage switch 400V, 250A, 4P
Communication Protocol IEC104(IEC61850 optional)
Low-voltage room UPS Rated power 1kVA(1kVA~2kVA optional), Backup time 30min(30min~120min optional)
CT Rated voltage: 0.66kV, Accuracy class: 0.5/5P, Rated burden: 5VA (customizable)
Low Voltage Fuse Rated current: 125A (customizable), with base
Surge Protective Device Rated voltage: 385V, 3+1 mode (customizable)
Ethernet Switch Port configuration: 8×Gigabit RJ45 + 4×Gigabit SFP (customizable), industrial grade
DC Power Supply Module 24V 120W (customizable)
Centrifugal Fan Matched with system cooling demand
Capacitor Matched with fan or reactive power compensation demand
Battery 12V lead-acid battery (capacity customizable)
AC/DC MCB 32A/2P
3-Pin Plug 10A, 250V
Temp & Hum Controller With sensor and heater control function (customizable)
Heater Rated power: 200W (customizable), rated voltage: 220V
AC Contactor Rated voltage: 220V, rated current customizable
Auxiliary Relay Plug-in type, rated voltage: 220V, with base
Distribution Terminal 250A
MCB Rated current: 6A~32A (customizable), 2/3/4-pole optional
Moulded Case Circuit Breaker Rated current: 125A~250A (customizable), 4-pole, rated voltage: 230V (customizable)
Multifunction Meter Rated voltage: 400V, accuracy class: 0.5S, input current: 1A/5A (customizable)
Dimensions(mm) 6058×2438×2896 12192×2438×2896
Ambient temp -35℃~60℃(-45℃ derating)
General parameter Max. altitude 4000m(>1000m derating)
Humidity 0~100%
Corrosion Resistance C3H(C4~C5 optional)
Ingress Protection IP54 (MV Station), IP68 (Transformer)
Standard compliance IEC 62271-100, IEC 62271-103, IEC 62271-200, IEC 60076

Wide Application Scenarios

 

Photovoltaic Sector

Focusing on PV All-In-One unit and system solution. Our products adapt to wide-range illumination and voltage fluctuations, resisting wind and sand, withstanding extreme temperatures, and featuring low losses. The All-In-One unit design with modular layout, suitable for both distributed and centralized photovoltaic power station.

Energy Storage Sector

Focusing on energy storage transformers and energy storage all-in-one units, meeting diverse energy storage system requirements with high reliability and impact resistance. Flexibly applicable to power generation, grid, and user-side energy storage projects, enabling efficient energy conversion and reliable grid integration.

 

PV Compact Substation Application Scenarios

PV compact substations are the grid-connected boosting equipment for photovoltaic power generation systems. Applied to centralized utility-scale ground photovoltaic power stations and distributed projects including industrial and commercial rooftop PV systems, realizing photovoltaic power boosting delivery and grid-connected access for photovoltaic power plants.

 

Energy Storage Compact Substation Application Scenarios & Commercial Uses

Target customers cover grid operators, large manufacturing plants and new energy investment developers.

  • Peak shaving and valley filling: Realize electricity cost reduction and revenue arbitrage through charging during low valley electricity price and discharging in peak price period.
  • Renewable energy consumption: Match photovoltaic and wind power facilities to consume surplus fluctuating new energy output and stabilize grid-connected power quality.
  • Grid ancillary service: Provide grid frequency regulation and voltage stabilization service for commercial grid auxiliary business in Europe, Australia and North America markets.
  • Off-grid microgrid & backup power supply: Build independent power supply microgrids for remote mining zones and islands; supply emergency standby power for industrial parks and data centers against blackout risks.

 

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Typical Cases

400MWh Energy Storage Project
200MW/400MWh Energy Storage Project
2000MWh Energy Storage Project
1000MW/2000MWh Energy Storage Project
200MWh Energy Storage Project
100MW/200MWh Energy Storage Project
400MWh Energy Storage Project
200MW/400MWh Energy Storage Project
100MW PV Project
100MW PV Project
500MW PV Project
500MW PV Project
​ 160MW PV Project  Distribut  ​
160MW PV Project
Distributed rooftop PV projects

Distributed rooftop PV projects

Prefabricated Compact Substation VS Traditional Discrete On-site Substation Construction

 

The table below intuitively shows the core gaps between our factory prefabricated compact substation and the conventional discrete building mode.

Comparison Item Containerized Integrated Compact Substation Traditional Split On-site Assembled Substation
Floor Space Occupied Overall space saving 50%~70%; integrated layout of transformer, high and low voltage cabinets inside one box, no extra civil foundation for separate equipment Large overall land occupation; transformer room, high voltage room, low voltage room need independent civil buildings and isolation intervals
On-site Construction Period Only foundation pouring + integral hoisting & fixing, on-site construction finished within 3~7 working days Civil construction, equipment hoisting, separate wiring and debugging take 30~60 working days
Field Wiring Workload All internal wiring completed and tested in factory; only external cable access work needed on site, wiring workload reduced by over 70% Massive internal and external cable laying, wiring, crimping work finished completely on site, heavy construction workload
Total Project Construction Cost Lower comprehensive cost. Cut labor cost, civil engineering cost and site management expense; one-time factory integration reduces hidden rework cost High total investment. Multiple civil buildings, long-term on-site construction teams, high site management and temporary construction expenses
Daily Operation & Maintenance Difficulty Centralized layout, unified EMS monitoring interface; modular components, convenient fault location and component replacement, low maintenance difficulty Equipment scattered in multiple independent rooms, scattered monitoring points; fault troubleshooting needs to check multiple areas one by one, high maintenance difficulty
Whole-grid Connection Cycle Short overall cycle. Factory pre-testing + fast on-site installation, meet grid access conditions quickly, grid connection within 1~2 weeks after arrival on site Long grid admission cycle. Multiple acceptance links for civil engineering + equipment installation + field debugging, grid connection often takes more than 2 months

 

GNEE Electric Integrated Turnkey Solution (PV & PCS Station)

 

 

GNEE Electric supplies complete PV TURNKEY SOLUTION and PCS Turnkey Station integrated supporting system for global photovoltaic power stations and energy storage power stations. Our prefabricated compact substations precisely fix multiple prominent pain points brought by traditional scattered substation construction mode, with targeted product advantages matching the actual demands of EPC contractors and project investors.

 

Matching Advantages for Industry Common Pain Points

  • Pain point:Traditional substation needs massive civil construction, field wiring and on-site assembly, leading to ultra-long overall construction period
  • Advantage:All internal assembly, wiring and overall debugging are finished inside the factory. On-site work only includes foundation laying and integral hoisting installation. The construction cycle of PV TURNKEY SOLUTION and PCS Turnkey Station can be shortened from two to three months to within one week, greatly accelerating the whole project progress.

 

  • Pain point:Overseas on-site construction labor cost is high, field construction personnel management brings extra hidden expenditure
  • Advantage:Cut more than 70% of field construction workload. Effectively control the total investment of overseas power station projects, reduce labor expense and on-site management cost for EPC enterprises.

 

  • Pain point:Dispersed field debugging is easily affected by site environment, with high failure rate of grid connection acceptance
  • Advantage:Each set of equipment passes comprehensive FAT factory test before delivery, completing simulated grid operation linkage test in advance. Stable performance guarantees smooth grid access of both PCS turnkey stations and PV turnkey solutions, avoiding rework losses caused by unqualified debugging on site.

 

  • Pain point:Equipment exposed to desert wind sand, coastal salt fog and high-temperature rainy environment is prone to aging and failure
  • Advantage:Equipped with IP54 protection grade and C4-M anti-corrosion structure, matched with intelligent zoned heat dissipation system. The whole unit can run stably in various severe working conditions, lowering the frequency of equipment failure in the later operation period.

 

  • Pain point:Dispersed equipment layout brings difficult fault troubleshooting and complicated daily maintenance work
  • Advantage:Integrated modular layout cooperates with unified EMS centralized monitoring platform. Staff can quickly locate faults and replace damaged components, lowering the operation and maintenance difficulty of power stations for asset owners.

 

Containerized PV Energy Storage Cabinet Shell

PV Energy Storage Cabinet Shell

 

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Free engineering consultation & layout design
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Full documentation for customs and grid approval
12-month warranty + remote support

 

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Qualification, Factory Test and Export Packaging Support for Turnkey Projects

Classification Service Content for Turnkey Project Delivery
International Qualification Documents

Products abide by IEC 60076, IEC 62271 series standards and CE certification.

We can provide EN10204 3.1 material certificate, official type test report, partial discharge test and temperature rise test data, which meet the bidding review and project acceptance standards of PV TURNKEY SOLUTION and PCS Turnkey Station projects.

Whole-process FAT Factory Inspection

Implement transformer electrical performance test, high-voltage protection action test, temperature aging test and overall EMS joint debugging one by one.

All finished products can only be delivered after passing the full simulation operation inspection of power station working conditions.

Marine Export Packaging Scheme

Adopt rust-proof coating plus surface protection film for cabinet body, with anti-collision steel reinforcement at four corners.

Internal electrical devices are fixed with shock-absorbing fixtures, and built-in drying agents resist moisture erosion during long-distance sea transportation.

Standard marking and fixed binding mode can ensure intact transportation of turnkey equipment to overseas destinations.

Containerized BESS delivery
Solar energy storage system shipment

Whole-cycle Turnkey Service System

Pre-sales Service

According to the installed capacity of photovoltaic power station, BESS configuration parameters, local altitude, ambient temperature and regional grid access standards, formulate personalized PV TURNKEY SOLUTION and PCS Turnkey Station matching schemes free of charge, and provide official quotations and downloadable technical datasheets.

 

In-sales Service

Feed back real-time production pictures and factory test videos during the production process. Check all technical parameters twice before delivery and synchronize complete FAT test reports. Sort out a full set of customs clearance documents and offer professional container loading suggestions for the sea transportation of turnkey equipment.

 

After-sales Service

Provide 24-hour online remote support for EMS platform and PCS system debugging and fault elimination. Arrange professional engineers to go overseas for on-site installation guidance and grid-connected operation training upon demand. The whole machine enjoys a 1-year warranty period. Supply vulnerable spare parts globally rapidly to shorten equipment downtime, and offer long-term operational optimization suggestions for the stable operation of your turnkey station.

 

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