Recent pricing trends show standard 20ft containers (500kWh-1MWh) starting at $180,000 and 40ft containers (1MWh-2. 5MWh) from $350,000, with flexible financing including lease-to-own and energy-as-a-service models available. How much does a waterproof storage container cost? The cost of renting. We offer weekly container shipping to ports in West Africa,consolidating small packages,boxes,equipment and machines for hundreds of customers shipping to Africa. SCU uses standard battery modules, PCS modules, BMS, EMS, and other.