In Summary
FranklinWH will unveil a multi-phase hybrid home battery system and preview two software tools at All Energy Australia in Melbourne on 28 and 29 October. The system connects battery storage directly to solar panels, while its Energy Optimiser software is designed to adjust battery charging and discharging in response to electricity tariffs, solar forecasts and household consumption.
FranklinWH to Showcase New Battery System in Melbourne
Australian households considering home batteries will have another energy management system to watch as FranklinWH prepares to unveil its latest hybrid technology at All Energy Australia this week.
The company announced on 27 October that it would demonstrate a multi-phase hybrid battery system for Australian and New Zealand markets, alongside Energy Optimiser for FranklinWH App users and the Connect Portal for installers. Visitors can see the technology at Booth HH135 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 28 and 29 October.
The announcement focuses on two parts of residential energy storage: how batteries connect to rooftop solar and how software manages the electricity they store. Both can influence how a household uses its solar generation, although the financial benefit will depend on the property’s energy consumption, electricity tariff, and installed system.
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Hybrid Battery System Aims to Simplify Installation
FranklinWH says its new hybrid system connects battery storage directly to solar panels, reducing wiring requirements and potentially making installation easier.
Homeowners can choose a streamlined configuration with a built in aPower controller or add an external aGate controller for greater flexibility. The aGate supports additional solar inputs, generators, vehicle to load (V2L) capability and Smart Circuits, which allow households to manage individual electrical loads.
Ke Bi, global CEO at FranklinWH, explained the design in the company’s announcement:
“Our hybrid system connects the battery straight to the solar panels, so there is less wiring to run, and it pulls apart to fit through tight spaces. At All Energy we’re looking forward to showing installers the multi-phase design that will enable more Australian households to achieve energy freedom,”
FranklinWH also says both configurations support single phase, split phase and three phase grids. This allows the company to target different electrical setups, from urban homes to larger properties with heavier loads.
However, the final installation requirements will depend on the property’s existing electrical infrastructure and the configuration selected. Homeowners should confirm compatibility, equipment requirements and total installed costs with a qualified installer before making a decision.
Energy Optimiser Adjusts Battery Charging and Discharging
Battery capacity determines how much electricity a system can store, but its control software influences when the household uses that energy.
FranklinWH says many traditional home energy management systems rely on fixed time-of-use schedules. These settings charge or discharge a battery during predetermined periods, which may not always match changing solar production or household consumption.
The company’s Energy Optimiser aims to respond to those changes rather than follow the same schedule every day.
According to FranklinWH, the software analyses real-time electricity tariffs, solar forecasts, household consumption patterns and the battery’s state of charge. It then adjusts charging and discharging decisions to direct stored energy towards periods of greater value.
For households with rooftop solar, this approach could help align battery use with their actual electricity needs and tariff conditions. However, the announcement does not provide independently verified savings figures, so homeowners should not assume the software will deliver a specific reduction in electricity bills.
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Connect Portal Targets Installer Approvals and Training
FranklinWH will also preview its Connect Portal, an online platform for its installer partners.
The company says the portal automates qualification reviews, helps installers manage team members and training certifications, and connects certified installers with qualified homeowner leads.
These features focus on the installation process rather than directly changing household electricity consumption. If the platform streamlines approvals and training as intended, it could help installers manage their work and customer enquiries more efficiently.
Ke Bi explained how the two software tools fit together:
“A fixed schedule treats every day the same, and no two days are the same, so Energy Optimiser reads the tariff, the solar forecast and how a household actually uses power, then adjusts the battery to match. The Connect Portal handles qualification reviews, training and certifications, and it puts certified installers in touch with qualified homeowner leads,”
The company plans to demonstrate the hybrid system and preview both software tools at Booth HH135 during the Melbourne event.
What the Announcement Means for Australian Households
FranklinWH’s announcement highlights how home battery technology is developing beyond storage capacity alone. Hardware design, electrical compatibility and software controls all influence how a system fits into a household’s energy setup.
However, homeowners should assess the complete system rather than focus on individual features. Daily electricity consumption, surplus solar generation, time-of-use tariffs, backup power requirements, and the total installed price all affect whether a battery makes financial sense.
Buyers should also compare usable storage capacity, continuous power output, warranty terms and compatibility with existing solar equipment. These details provide a clearer basis for comparing systems than broad claims about energy independence or potential savings.
FranklinWH has announced plans to demonstrate the technology at All Energy Australia, but the announcement does not establish independent performance results or a specific financial return for Australian households. Further product specifications, availability details and real-world performance data will help buyers assess its practical value.
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CleanSwitch Takeaway: What We Think
FranklinWH is putting more attention on how home batteries are installed and managed, not just how much electricity they can store. That makes sense as more Australian households look at batteries to get greater use from their rooftop solar.
The Energy Optimiser is a feature worth watching. Electricity tariffs and solar output change throughout the day, so a battery that adjusts to those changes could help households make better use of stored power. But FranklinWH hasn’t provided independent savings figures for this new software, so its real value will depend on how it performs in Australian homes.
We’ll be looking for more than a product demonstration: actual system costs, compatibility with existing solar installations and evidence that the software can reduce electricity costs under real tariffs. Those details will help households decide whether this new system offers a practical advantage over other home battery options.
