SMA Storage XL Package: indoor and outdoor configurations

One of the key strengths of the SMA Storage XL Package is the ability to choose between indoor and outdoor installations while maintaining the same technology platform.

Two versions are available:

• Indoor version (IP20): 89 kWh and 197 kWh
• Outdoor version (IP55): 107 kWh and 197 kWh

Both versions use Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) prismatic battery cells, recognised as one of the safest and most reliable technologies for energy storage applications.

Key features include:

• 100% Depth of Discharge (DoD);
• up to 12,000 expected life cycles (8,000 guaranteed);
• 10-year warranty covering both the complete system and battery capacity.

These characteristics make the SMA Storage XL Package particularly suitable for photovoltaic systems designed for self-consumption, agrivoltaic applications and commercial and industrial installations.

Advanced thermal management and safety

The system has been engineered with a strong focus on operational reliability and safety.

The indoor version features an active air-cooling system, while the outdoor version incorporates an HVAC liquid cooling system with active climate control, ensuring optimum performance even under demanding environmental conditions.

For outdoor installations, additional safety features include:

• automatic smoke and gas detection;
• integrated fire suppression systems;
• IP55 protection rating for outdoor operation.

These solutions enhance long-term system reliability while reducing maintenance requirements.

Modular configurations for every project

The SMA Storage XL Package has been designed to adapt to a wide range of applications through a fully modular architecture.

Indoor configurations

The following configurations are available:

• 30 kW inverter + 89 kWh battery (CSS-89-IN-30-30)
• 50 kW inverter + 89 kWh battery (CSS-89-IN-50-30)
• 50 kW inverter + 197 kWh battery (CSS-197-IN-50-30)

Outdoor configurations

The following configurations are available for outdoor installations:

• 30 kW inverter + 107 kWh battery (CSS-107-OUT-30-30)
• 50 kW inverter + 107 kWh battery (CSS-107-OUT-50-30)
• 50 kW inverter + 197 kWh battery (CSS-197-OUT-50-30)

The modular design allows system sizing to match the customer’s actual energy requirements while facilitating future expansion and optimising the return on investment.

Scalability for multi-megawatt installations

One of the platform’s main advantages is its outstanding scalability.

Using the Sunny Tripower Storage X as the System Manager, it is possible to manage up to 10 battery inverters, while the SMA Data Manager M (EDMM-20) enables control of up to 50 inverters operating in parallel.

Each inverter supports up to four battery cabinets, allowing systems to reach:

• charging/discharging power of up to 2.5 MW;
• storage capacities exceeding 39 MWh.

This scalable architecture makes the SMA Storage XL Package suitable for both large agrivoltaic projects and high-power Commercial & Industrial energy storage applications.

Advanced energy management and cybersecurity

The SMA energy management system incorporates advanced functionalities designed to maximise self-consumption and improve return on investment.

Key features include:

• self-consumption optimisation;
• Time of Use strategies;
• Peak Shaving;
• customisable and combinable operating strategies.

System monitoring is performed through Sunny Portal powered by ennexOS, a platform developed in accordance with ISO 27001 standards, with European-based servers and automatic software updates.

SMA also places a strong emphasis on cybersecurity by implementing multi-level authentication systems and solutions compliant with European regulations, ensuring a high level of protection for data, communications and critical energy infrastructure.

The ideal battery storage solution for agrivoltaic and C&I applications

Thanks to its combination of installation flexibility, modularity, safety and scalability, the SMA Storage XL Package is an ideal solution for installers, system designers and EPC contractors working on agrivoltaic and Commercial & Industrial photovoltaic projects.

The integration of battery inverters, storage cabinets, advanced energy management and monitoring platforms enables the deployment of efficient, reliable and future-ready energy storage systems that maximise self-consumption while meeting the requirements of modern agrivoltaic incentive schemes and C&I applications.