Battery energy storage system as a service for every scale
Energy storage as a service for every scale
Shift consumption to cheaper hours, save on demand charges, and tap stored energy when your grid connection isn't enough. Cactos battery energy storage is designed for manufacturing, logistics, and anywhere power use runs high – from greenhouses to EV charging hubs.
300+
Installed C&I sites
14.2 MWh
Largest installed system
24/7
Automated & optimized operation
We design and build our battery energy storage systems, including LiFePO4 battery modules, at our factory in Kempele, Finland.
Cactos systems can scale to meet your needs. For example, combining 10 Mylo units provides a 5.2 MWh of storage capacity and 2.6 MW of power.
All systems are powered by Cactos Spine, ensuring they’re always working for your best.
Our products
Cardo
Indoor battery energy storage system with backup power
Launched in February 2023, Cardo is ideal for sites that need backup power or have smaller electricity connections.
Capacity: 130 kWh
Charging and discharging power: 45 kVA
Fero
The proven indoor battery energy storage system
Fero supports diverse applications, making it perfect for any commercial or public property to optimize energy use.
Capacity: 240 kWh
Charging and discharging power: 92 kVA
Features and technical specifications
| Features | Cardo | Fero |
|---|---|---|
| Smart load shifting | ✔ | ✔ |
| Storage of locally produced energy | ✔ | ✔ |
| Peak shaving | ✔ | ✔ |
| Backup power | ✔ | 90% of the ancillary service markets' net profits |
| Cactos Spine service | ✔ | ✔ |
| All maintenance and updates | ✔ | ✔ |
| 24/7 monitoring and control | ✔ | ✔ |
| Technical specifications | Cardo | Fero |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 130 kWh | 240 kWh |
| Battery modules | LiFePo4 | LiFePo4 |
| Charging and discharging power | 45 kVA | 92 kVA |
| Cycle life | 8,000 cycles, 70% SOH (25 °C) | 8,000 cycles, 70% SOH (25 °C) |
| Battery management system | Cactos BMS | Cactos BMS |
| Permitted operating temperature | 10 – 35 °C | 10 – 35 °C |
| Dimensions H x W x D | 1,860 x 1,560 x 1,010 mm | 1,860 x 2,060 x 1,000 mm |
| Total weight | 1,800 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Enclosure protection rating | IP 20 | IP 20 |
| Grid voltage | 400 V | 400 V |
| Grid frequency | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Recycling | Cactos is a member of Recser and charges statutory recycling fees on a pass-through basis. | Cactos is part-owner of Recser and charges statutory recycling fees on a pass-through basis. |
Steno
The versatile outdoor battery energy storage system
Steno is the outdoor evolution of our popular Fero. This compact battery energy storage system suits a wide range of applications, making it the ideal solution for sites aiming to optimize their energy use.
Capacity: 240 kWh
Charging and discharging power: 92 kVA
Yavia
The powerful outdoor classic
Yavia, the outdoor original, is at home across a wide range of C&I applications. The battery energy storage system powers EV fast-charging stations, versatile commercial facilities, and more.
Capacity: 430 kWh
Charging and discharging power: 184 kVA
Mylo
The next generation outdoor C&I battery energy storage system
Mylo, the little brother of Nevado, thrives in a wide range of C&I applications. The liquid-cooled battery energy storage system excels at delivering additional power for fleet and EV fast-charging stations, logistics centers, and beyond.
Capacity: 520 kWh
Charging and discharging power: 260 kVA
Nevado
The grid-scale powerhouse
Designed for grid-scale applications, the new high-power, liquid-cooled Nevado has three versions starting from over 2 MW of charge and discharge power and more than 4 MWh of energy storage capacity per unit. It is built for large-scale projects such as battery parks, storing renewable energy, and grid balancing, as well as participation in wholesale markets – including day-ahead and intraday trading.
Inspired by Nevada, Nevado is engineered to perform in the toughest conditions. Combine multiple units to scale your system up to 50 MWh of capacity.
Capacity: 4,180 – 9,196 kWh
Charging and discharging power: 2,090 – 4,390 kVA
Features and technical specifications
| Features | Steno | Yavia | Mylo | Nevado 2.1 | Nevado 3.3 | Nevado 4.4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart load shifting | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Storage of locally produced energy | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Peak shaving | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 90-92% of ancillary service markets' net profits | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cactos Spine service | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| All maintenance and updates | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 24/7 monitoring and control | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Technical specifications | Steno | Yavia | Mylo | Nevado 2.1 | Nevado 3.3 | Nevado 4.4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 240 kWh | 430 kWh | 520 kWh | 4,180 kWh | 6,688 kWh | 9,196 kWh |
| Battery modules | LiFePo4 | LiFePo4 | LiFePo4 | LiFePo4 | LiFePo4 | LiFePo4 |
| Charging and discharging power | 92 kVA | 184 kVA | 260 kVA | 2,090 kVA | 3,290 kVA | 4,390 kVA |
| Cycle life | 8,000 cycles, 70% SOH (25 °C) | 8,000 cycles, 70% SOH (25 °C) | 8,000 cycles, 70% SOH (25 °C) | 8,000 cycles, 70% SOH (25 °C) | 8,000 cycles, 70% SOH (25 °C) | 8,000 cycles, 70% SOH (25 °C) |
| Battery management system | Cactos BMS | Cactos BMS | Cactos BMS | Cactos BMS | Cactos BMS | Cactos BMS |
| Permitted operating temperature | -30 – 45 °C | -30 – 45 °C | -30 – 45 °C | -30 – 45 °C | -30 – 45 °C | -30 – 45 °C |
| Dimensions H x W x D | 2,580 x 2,480 x 1,570 mm | 2,500/2,930 x 2,446 x 2,740 mm | 2,550 x 2,700 x 1,520 mm | Batteries: 1,650 × 10,282 × 3,135 mm Inverter: 3,500 x 2,000 x 2,200 mm Transformer: 2,655 × 5,200 × 2,520 mm | Batteries: 1,650 × 13,683 × 3,135 mm Inverter: 3,500 x 2,000 x 2,200 mm Transformer: 2,655 × 5,200 × 2,520 mm | Batteries: 1,650 × 18,783 × 3,135 mm Inverter: 3,500 x 2,000 x 2,200 mm Transformer: 2,655 × 5,200 × 2,520 mm |
| Total weight | 3,000 kg | 6,011 kg | 6,000 kg | Batteries: 42,500 kg Inverter: 5,200 kg Transformer: 5,500 kg | Batteries: 68,000 kg Inverter: 5,350 kg Transformer: 6,850 kg | Batteries: 93,500 kg Inverter: 5,500 kg Transformer: 8,200 kg |
| Enclosure protection rating | IP 54 | IP 54 | IP 54 | IP 65 | IP 65 | IP 65 |
| Grid voltage | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V | 20 kV | 20 kV | 20 kV |
| Grid frequency | 50 Hz | 50 Hz | 50 Hz | 50 Hz | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Recycling | Cactos is a member of Recser and charges statutory recycling fees on a pass-through basis. | Cactos is a member of Recser and charges statutory recycling fees on a pass-through basis. | Cactos is a member of Recser and charges statutory recycling fees on a pass-through basis. | Cactos is a member of Recser and charges statutory recycling fees on a pass-through basis. | Cactos is a member of Recser and charges statutory recycling fees on a pass-through basis. | Cactos is a member of Recser and charges statutory recycling fees on a pass-through basis. |
Cactos Spine – the brain behind it all
Cactos isn’t just about batteries. Cactos Spine is the intelligence that manages your energy storage and works tirelessly in your favor.
It gathers real-time data on energy consumption, prices, and weather to operate your system in the smartest way possible. This ensures maximum savings, effortlessly.
You can monitor your system anytime through the Cactos Spine dashboard, where you’ll also find detailed reports on its performance and earnings.
Fully automated system control, 24/7
AI-driven optimization for peak performance
Monitor your system – wherever you are
Get started
Interested in seeing how battery energy storage can benefit your business? Get a demo of Cactos.
You get
✔️ An estimate of how Cactos can help you save
✔️ A profitability assessment of energy storage for your site
✔️ The recommended product and system size
300+ installed energy storage systems
How Cactos helps you
Shift load to cheaper hours Support your property’s energy needs with stored power and reduce your costs.
Cut down on demand charges Shave your energy consumption peaks and save on transmission costs.
Achieve higher peak power Get more power when you need it, without upgrading your electricity connection.
Participate in electricity markets Unlock new revenue by participating in reserve and wholesale markets.
Unlock a new revenue stream
Your grid connection is more than an expense. It’s a chance to optimize your energy use. With Cactos, you can participate in reserve markets and contribute to grid stability – and unlock a new revenue stream.
FAQ
What kind of product guarantee does Cactos have?
Cactos offers a full warranty on the equipment it manufactures for the entire leasing period. The warranty covers both labour and necessary spare parts.
How do I know how many units I need?
The amount of capacity to be installed depends on a number of factors such as the size of the electrical connection at the installation site, the characteristics of the potential PV system and other factors related to electricity consumption. Our experts will always design the optimal package together with the customer, taking into account the various factors that affect the sizing of the system.
How large an energy storage system can you supply?
Cactos can currently supply a system with a maximum storage capacity of 50 MWh.
How much capacity is there in one Cactos unit?
The capacity of Cactos units depends on the model.